Family Life Center FAQ
Why are we doing this project?
In recent years we have seen a steady growth in the community and at our church requiring significantly expansion in our ministries and increased staff to assist our ministry teams. More people of all ages are involved in fellowship and discipleship. The impact of this growth is sometimes obvious – crowding in classrooms, the hurried change over of the sanctuary between crowded worship services, insufficient parking, a lack of office space for staff, or limited availability of rooms. Simply stated, we need more room, and more flexible spaces to continue effective ministry to our congregation, the community around us and to the world.
How will this enable us to be more effective in ministry?
Our church's mission is “To know Christ and to make Christ known.” The primary strategy for the Family Life Center is to meet the current and future needs of our church family and the community we serve. We want to continue to reach out to people, nurture those who respond, and equip people for spiritual growth and ministry to others. Adequate, well configured space will enhance our efforts in ministry. The space can be used for our youth to meet, youth activities, indoor sports leagues, Senior fitness classes & activities, Bible studies, small group meetings, worship activities, community events, musical & theater productions, host out of state church groups and other fellowship activities.
Will the Upward fields be able to stay?
Yes. The current plan is to move the Upward fields closer to Dixon Lane (where the current Iglesia Bautista is located) and the Family Life Center will be where the current Upward fields are located now. CLICK HERE to view the site plan.
Will we have more parking when the project is complete?
Yes. CLICK HERE to view the site plan.
Have the neighbors been advised of our plans?
Yes. The adjacent homeowners have been met with on multiple occasions by members of the Building Committee.
What is the approval process?
We have prayerfully been following the process listed below. The informational meetings and final approval are yet to be done.
- On January 24, 2008 our church met and we elected a Building Committee who was then given the authority to study and make recommendations about the possibility of a Family Life Center.
- On September 11, 2008 our church met to approve the expenditures needed to hire an architecture firm, design construction documents and hire a General Contractor to price the cost of the building and establish a financial plan for the project.
Our hope is to be ready to present in September 2009 the detailed plans, financial information and approve the project. In preparation for this meeting town hall meetings will be held in August to answer any questions before the September meeting date is set.
We have prayerfully been following the process listed below. The informational meetings and final approval are yet to be done.
- On January 24, 2008 our church met and we elected a Building Committee who was then given the authority to study and make recommendations about the possibility of a Family Life Center.
- On September 11, 2008 our church met to approve the expenditures needed to hire an architecture firm, design construction documents and hire a General Contractor to price the cost of the building and establish a financial plan for the project.
- In a unanimous vote of the building committee it was decided to negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with Medco Construction to build our Family Life Center. HH Architects is authorized to deliver construction documents to Medco Construction when available to allow for detailed bidding and pricing of the project.
- Our hope is to be ready to present in September 2009 the detailed plans, financial information and approve the project. In preparation for this meeting, town hall meetings will be held in August to answer any questions before the September Charge Conference meeting date is set. Currently, the Building Committee has posted the final design of the building just outside the Sanctuary.
What is the Family Life Center Plan?
To construct an approximately
32,839 sq. ft. two story structure on Dixon Lane property as depicted on architects renderings, to include:
- A 6,850 s.f. multi-use fellowship area and gymnasium with full-size stage
- A multi-use meeting area on the first floor, dividable to accommodate meetings of up to 250
- Catering kitchen to allow service to 500+ with concession area
- 12 classrooms
- Youth arcade/fellowship area
- Site placement to allow for 2 full sport fields and continuation of sports programs like Upward Football and Soccer as well as Adult Sports Leagues
- Facility equipped with showers to allow for shelter and overnight purposes
- 6 offices
What will it cost?
The estimate presented at the September 11, 2008 Charge Conference was $8,686,400. This estimate will give us what we will likely need to complete our project. The breakdown is shown below.
New Construction – Family Life Center (32,000 sq. ft.) |
$7,400,000 |
Professional Fees (Architecture and Engineering) |
$414,400 |
SUBTOTAL BUILDING COST |
$7,814,400 |
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment |
$650,000 |
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE |
$8,464,400 |
Estimated Contingency Allowance |
$222,000 |
TOTAL TURNKEY ESTIMATE |
$8,686,400 |
The Building Committee has met regularly with the architects and design team to finalize the construction documents in order to assess final project costs as they were instructed to do with the membership’s approval at the September 11, 2008 Charge Conference. Our hope is to be ready to present in September 2009 the detailed plans, financial information and approve the project. In preparation for this meeting town hall meetings will be held in August to answer any questions before the September meeting date is set.
How much in pledges and pledge payments have been received to date?
We have received $1,108,131 in pledges and we want to receive at least $2,000,000 of the $5,582,300 pledged on the project before construction begins. The finance committee is reviewing the finance package on the project that has been approved by our lender.
How do I pledge?
If you have not already pledged to the Family Life Center and would like to, you can pick up a pledge card in the church office or CLICK HERE to download one or CLICK HERE to donate online anytime.
What is the current timeline for the Family Life Center?
CLICK HERE to view the current timeline.
It is our belief this facility addresses each point of our Statement of Purpose at Trietsch: Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, and Evangelism and fulfills our mission “To know Christ and to make Christ known.”
Over the last 25 years, we have transformed countless lives by bringing people to Christ through worship, ministries, programs and wonderful people.
The Family Life Center will enhance and give us the capacity to expand ALL OUR MINISTRIES. Imagine expanding our ability to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Imagine reaching children, young adults, families, and retirees as well as our youth. A facility that could accommodate all that activity could be a fantastic tool for building strong Christians with a deep and abiding love for Christ. Imagine…
This Family Life Center is a defining moment in the life of our church. Let’s dream together and imagine what God can do through us.
