FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We know you might have some questions about Forward, so below are some frequently asked questions! If you have a question that is not included in the following FAQ's, you can submit a question at the bottom of the page!
FAQs
Q: What do you think this new building, plus upgrades, is going to cost?
A: $3.1 million. This includes a 600-seat auditorium estimated at sq. ft., a breezeway connecting the two buildings, and a new parking lot. Also, the upgrade to our existing building, includ story and’ story and play area.
Q: How much have we raised so far?
A: We have over 800k in pledges over 5 years and 180k in first fruit, vision offerings. That is pretty awesome right there.
Q: Are you planning on borrowing the remainder?
A: Yes, we are. We are seeking financing right now, and all looks good for us to get what we need. Based on our monthly tithes and offerings plus the potential for continued growth, we are comfortable with this decision.
Q: When will the new construction begin?
A: Now that we have our initial monies from our Forward Campaign pledges, we will move forward with securing our builder, etc. Just as soon as we begin gathering all the information that we need to prepare the site for building as required, we hope to start breaking ground by the early fall.
Q: It appears that we have already broken ground with the parking! Have we started?
A: We have started the design and planning stage, but not the building or site development stage. This parking space you see was planned back in 2018 and our contractor had to wait for the land to dry out. We budgeted monies in 2018 for this purpose. Thankfully, this comes just in time.
Q: How much will the new construction and upgrades cost?
A: $3.1 million.
Q: Can we save money by doing some of the work ourselves?
A: Absolutely. In fact, we are counting on it. The existing building upgrades will mostly be done by us. There will still be the cost of materials, but we have so much talent in our congregation, we think we can pull this part off by pooling our talents.
Q: Who will do the children’s space upgrade?
A: This will be contracted out as we want it to be excellent even beyond our own abilities, which of course includes pre-fab materials that may be difficult to acquire. We will be looking to companies that specialize in creating these awesome spaces. This part we hope to do at the very beginning from the initial pledge funds, or what we call the vision offering.