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Key Questions to be Answered
What are the facility options for the new Church?
When is the right time to purchase and/or build?
What tools and resources are available?
6 Common Beliefs Regarding Facilities
1. An attractive facility will attract people to attend.
2. A nice facility will be a motivation for people to invite others.
3. A nice facility will lead the people to give more generously.
6 Common Beliefs Regarding Facilities (continued)
4. The facility will inspire the people to worship.
5. If we own our facilities, it will indicate to the local community that we are permanent.
6. People will take more pride in owning the facility.
Interim Facilities
1. Homes 2. Motels/Hotels 3. Club Rooms 4. Community Buildings
or Community Centers 5. Public Schools 6. Christian Schools 7. Lodges 8. Theatres
Interim Facilities (cont)
9. Storefronts 10. Church Buildings 11. Funeral Homes 12. Banks 13. Strip Shopping
Centers 14. Garages 15. Firehouse
Lease Considerations for the Interim Facility
1. Have a clear understanding of what you will and will not be responsible for in the maintenance of the facility.
2. Have a very clear understanding of the length of the lease and all terms (including utilities, deposits, ground care, etc.) Make sure there is no doubt as to who is responsible for what.
Lease Considerations for the Interim Facility (cont)
3. Visit the city and check out the zoning restrictions, parking codes, fire codes, signage codes, occupancy codes, etc. Check for special covenants, EPA problems, and the historical register.
4. Have renters and liability insurance, with a reliable insurance company,
When is the right time to purchase and/or build?
1. In God’s time (not ours).God created the Heavens and the
earth. He created all the resources and they are at His command.
God wants to use you and your church to reach the people in your unique ministry location/setting.
When is the right time to purchase and/or build?
2. Stay Focused on Ministry.What is your churches ministry plan?
3. Proper financial planning.Establish a Building Fund.Establish an Annual Budget.Project a 5 year of Budget.Do not hire an architect until the
financial capacity of the church has been established.
When is the right time to purchase and/or build?
4. The church has at least 25% cash of the total project costs.
AND 5. The church has sufficient
General Fund Income to support the required debt service.
6. Capital Campaign (optional)
Maintaining a Financial Balance
Leases$0.02
Ministries$0.05
Missions$0.10
Util/Ins.$0.08
Salaries$0.50
Debt Serv.$0.25
Project Costs
Develop a budget before looking at property and/or building.Borrowing CapacityCash on HandCapital Fund Raising Building Fund
Choosing a Site/Purchasing a Building
1. What and Who is in your mission field?
2. Obtain a demographic study from your State Convention or NAMB to assist in analyzing. This study will assist you in determining the proper area.
Choosing a Site/Purchasing a Building
3. Choosing a site. Three things to look for in choosing a site:A. Visibility (Can it be easily seen?)B. Accessibility (Is it easily
accessible?)C. Acceptability (Is it acceptable?)
Choosing a Site/Purchasing a Building
Rules of Thumb:1 acres of land per 100-125
in attendance.1 parking space for every
2.0-2.5 people in attendance (dual activities/services may require more parking)
Worship Center.15-17 square foot per person
Choosing a Site/Purchasing a Building
Rules of Thumb:Education Space:
Preschoolers = 35 square feet per child
Grades 1-6 = 25 square feet per child Youth and Adults = 12-15 square feet
Hallways in heavy trafficked areas and children areas should be at least 8-10 feet wide
Foyer/Lobby should be 15%-25% of Worship Center area.
Choosing a Site/Purchasing a Building
Other Considerations:Seek property that has good ingress
and egress. Is the neighborhood in transition or
stable? How will this affect the church in 5 years? 10 years?
Who are your neighbors or potential neighbors? Are they compatible to your ministry?
Are there other significant Evangelical churches in the area?
Tools Available
Church Finance MinistryDebt/Facility PlannerConstruction Resource GuideConsulting Services
Resources AvailableChurch Finance Ministrywww.churchfinanceministry.comYour State ConventionYour local AssociationLifeWay Architecturewww.lifeway.com/churcharchitectureOther