BRIX
Building Roots In Christ
FAQ’S
updated 4/28/10
1) We need 270K in cash by May 23rd. When do we start giving? If it’s only on commitment Sunday, if people are out of town you could miss their contribution?
We need $270k in cash by May 23rd. You can provide your cash gifts and your 36 month pledge commitment cards at any time prior to May 23rd. By May 23rd we must meet our minimum funds.
2) What will happen to the Pier if we get the building? Is the lease breakable? Can that money go into the building fund?
Yes, the Pier lease has about 18 mos. remaining owed and we will either sublease or buyout early to reduce costs. And, yes the money we used for rental costs then go into the payment towards the building costs
3) What is the significance of 270K in cash? Is it a required down payment?
The $270k is the cash required to close and a benchmark set by NCP who is providing the loan. The balance shall be financed with fixed rate loans for 20 years. We are taking on our own loan. We are not assuming Warehouse’s loan.
4) Are other parties bidding for this building or are we the only buyer at this time?
At this time WCM is not working with any other party as we have committed actions towards acquiring the building. BOWR has secured control of the building. There may be other suitors for the property, should we not be able to purchase.
5) Is “Big Bayside” or the Covenant denomination able to help with funding and/or the down payment?
No. Our parent denomination National Covenant Properties is supplying our loan but we as the church body must accumulate the balance.
6) If the deal falls through are we still doing the 3-year building drive?
Yes, the funds will go into a restricted account and shall only be used for our future church home; the pledges will continue should we not reach the minimum goals.
7) What kind of account would the commitment funds go into? Money Market? Savings? CD’s?, Stocks ?
The funds shall be invested as conservatively as possible if not used for property acquisition at current; such as a money market or savings bank account.
8) What is the monthly rent for Silverado? Is there a lease?
Silverado Middle School and the pier’s rent, including utilities, are approximately $12,500 per month.
9) Has there been a facility inspection by any BOWR members (Contractors,
Inspectors, Engineers, etc).
10) Has BOWR discussed any maintenance or facility repair (HVAC, Roofing, etc.) issues with Warehouse?
Yes. BOWR has a team of experts that will examine the bldg and property and will prepare detailed summaries and budgets to ensure we know what we are getting into. This will continue through the due diligence process.
11) Our confusion — we thought the decision to purchase, lease, expand the Pier, stay put, etc., was to be voted on by the congregation, or at least that is what we understood following the members mtg a month or so ago. It is now our understanding we will be purchasing the Warehouse facility if we can make the down pmt and get 3 yr commitments to cover the mortgage. What happened to the vote (i.e., purchase, lease, expand pier, do nothing)?
On June 6th, the congregation will vote to confirm making an acquisition of the Warehouse property. This is 2 weeks after the Commitment Sunday. We will then know if we made it economically. At the congregational meeting you are referring to, there were 3 options laid out. The land acquisition, the lease option and the building purchase. The church leadership decided that the unique timing opportunity of pursuing the building was the best option to pursue financially for the church. At no time was there to be a vote on which option would be pursued. The necessity of the vote to finalize the acquisition is designated in our church bylaws, thus giving the congregation final say on buying the building. We have a contingency that mandates congregation approval prior to purchase.
12) Did BOWR place a deposit on the purchase? If so, how much? Refundable?
Yes, the amount is $10,000.00 and is refundable up to June 18th. This money did not come out of BOWR operating budget.
13) $2.63M over 30 yrs is around $20k/mo P&I (not including taxes (churches
exempt? insurance & PMI) Are we currently bringing in enough to cover a
$20K+/mo mortgage and salaries, i.e., assuming we come up with the $270k down?
We currently do not bring in enough money to cover the cost of the building. Hence the building campaign and need for cash and pledges. The campaign will assist in paying for the difference as we ramp up membership and regular tithing begins to cover the weekly operating cost to include the building. Our plan is for sometime in the early third year for us to hit this mark. The campaign covers the GAP from today until that time.
Bldg operation funds will come solely from the capital campaign gifts. Regular tithing covers the G&A and programs. The loan is for 20 years and the increase in facility costs over current rental costs is +/- $30k per month. Yes, we would seek a property tax exemption for our tax status. This was mitigated by many things: 1) the opportunity exists today, 2) time to plant ‘roots’ for a permanent home, 3) we would gain a 24/7 facility to expand programs, 4) membership has hit ceiling of about 700, with about half as regular tithers. Hence, if 300 committed $100 per month we raise the extra facility costs as described. New members can also be reached in new neighborhood.
14) Did the end of yr campaign $’s go towards the BRIX Campaign?
No. The BRIX campaign is new and has received a warm welcome with gifts and creative ideas to date. It is a challenge for all of us to strengthen our faith and to bond together for a common goal.
updated 4/26/10
YOUR BRIX QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Q: Why are we having this 7 week Building Roots In Christ (BRIX) Campaign? Why not just announce that we need funds to build?
A: Because it takes this much time and effort to fully communicate the need… the purpose… the goals … and the vision to everyone in a church our size. We want to insure that everyone knows exactly what is going on. Many attendees have never purchased a building before and do not understand what it takes financially to build and operate a ministry like Bayside West Community Church.
Q: What kind of reactions should we expect from people?
A: We began this campaign knowing there would be three different reactions:
First: There are those who are already committed to giving. They don’t need this campaign. They are spiritually mature, they understand all the reasons why we must build, and they give sacrificially whenever they are asked to.
Second: There are those who are not going to give because of where they are at in their lives either spiritually or financially. We know that there are some that are hurting right now and our church exist to minister to hurting people.
Third: There are those who will want to give when they catch the vision of what we’re attempting and how giving will help them grow spiritually. These people are the reason for this emphasis.
Q: Are we paying a fundraising consultant for this campaign?
A: NO! Pastor Chuck has consulted with three different coaches and he has lead a large Capital Stewardship Campaign at another church. Our whole campaign is based on the biblical instructions God gave for raising the money to build the Temple in 1 Chronicles 29.
Q: How will the money we raise be used?
A: The restricted building fund is kept separate from the general ministry funds. All BRIX gifts will be used to pay the expenses of building facilities for the first 36 months. It is important to remember that our BRIX gifts are to be in addition to our regular giving which are used for the on-going operation of the church. If our regular giving did not continue, our day-to-day ministries would suffer.
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4/11/10
Why pursue our church home now?
We’ve reached capacity in our current facilities and God continues to bless us with more and more people seeking to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ at Bayside West Community Church. In order to respond to this blessing by being able to welcome those who come in the future, we must provide this additional space. Our current situation clearly calls for immediate action now!
How will the funds be raised?
The funds will be commitment pledges by our church during our “BRIX” capital stewardship campaign, April 11, 2010 through May 23rd, 2010.
How will the commitment be made?
Commitments will be made on commitment cards, either by giving weekly, monthly or annually over a 3-year period.
Can commitments be changed, if necessary?
Yes, you may either increase or decrease your commitment at any time the Lord leads.
What happens if we do not raise enough money to purchase the Warehouse building by the Campaign deadline?
The pledged amount to date will go into a restricted account only to be used for our future church home.
What is the ideal financial goal to achieve by the end of the campaign?
Our victory goal is $900,000.00 in pledges over the next 3 years. One third of that must be collected in cash by June 1st.
Who will be tracking the commitments?
Campaign Treasurer
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BRIX is a tool to reach out to our church and community through financial gifts while expanding our ministries through additional space.
The Goal: To seek God’s will, committing to give sacrificially over and beyond our regular giving for the next three years, while fulfilling Bayside West Community Church’s mission/purpose statement: Bayside West Community Church exists to lead people into a life changing, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Challenge: God has greatly blessed Bayside West Community Church in recent years with dramatic growth of its ministry and membership. This growth creates a challenge to provide additional educational and activities facilities for our expanding church.
The Plan: To have a permanent facility that will enable Bayside West Community Church to be more effective as a caring, ministering and mission-minded church. The proposed new facilities will include:
• Additional space to provide an engaging environment to expand our children’s, youth and adult ministries.
• A large Worship Center which will allow our church to fulfill our mission: “To lead people into a life changing, growing relationship with Jesus Christ”
• Midweek opportunities for seminars, classes and bible studies with provided childcare
Our Part: Pray and seek God and His will, fulfilling that which He has challenged us to do faithfully and sacrificially.
Equal Sacrifice – Not Equal Giving
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WHAT COULD WE DO IN A NEW BUILDING THAT WILL DRAMATICALLY IMPACT OUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY?
MINISTRY BENEFITS:
Sunday Service / Worship Ministries: A larger facility would grow our congregation by drawing more people to our church. Our Congregation would have a home and it would create more solidarity. We could touch new neighborhoods not previously marketed too. Moving would enable our church body to grow extensively. We would be seen as a permanent church in West Roseville, something this community needs. It would create an immediate relief for Worship/Tech teams and would minimize possible damage to equipment and instruments etc. It would also provide immediate relief to Rolling Thunder teams which are currently 8 volunteers short at a minimum.
Creative Arts / Worship Ministry: A new facility would allow ease of practices, try-outs and mentoring opportunities. A permanent facility would elevate this ministry and its current members. That would be felt through the whole congregation. This ministry would flourish in a new environment.
Women’s & Men’s Ministries: Another facility would allow more activities and opportunity’s to connect with others. We could develop Bible studies on site and it would eliminate facility constraints. Both Ministries would grow and develop our congregation and new comers. Special events and seminars could be held at a new facility and it would offer a more intimate experience for our congregation.
Special Care Ministries: A larger facility would allow Grief & Divorce ministries to grow without scheduling conflicts. It would also allow groups to meet outside of their specific ministries, while creating a more intimate environment.
Small Group Ministries: A permanent church home would grow our small group ministries. It would allow group meetings, activities and events.
Local Outreach Ministries: A new facility would allow the team to grow and would increase outreach opportunities. It would allow outreach team to reach more people and connect more people with each other while helping others. It could include global outreach opportunities.
College Ministry: A larger facility would grow our college group and it would enable the group to expand programs & activities. It would create an environment to really connect & grow our college group.
Youth Ministry: A larger and permanent facility would grow both Middle & High School. Having enough rooms will create a better learning environment, Bible study programs & activities. It would enable Middle School and High School Sunday programs to grow as well as mid-week programs. This ministry requires a large facility in order to accommodate the youth we have now and allow these ministries growth opportunities.
Children’s Ministry: A larger facility would grow both preschool & elementary groups. By having classrooms we can create a much better learning environment and create more cohesive small groups. Children would be able to have a consistent small group experience. Our safety concerns would be eliminated. It would also be approving to parents and would create an environment that people will want to serve in. KidStuf attendance would flourish as would Breakaway and any future programs.
Seminars / Child Care Program: This would allow you to put on different types of seminars reaching different demographics. A facility would allow us to offer childcare in a safe and fun environment for all ages of children.
Congregational Benefits: Over all, the congregational benefits are many. It would instantly connect people and give people a place that they feel like they belonged to. Once the congregation accepts the move, (transitions may be hard on some people) people will become more vested in Bayside West. More people will be calling it their permanent church home, volunteer rates would increase as would the need for more types of programming.
Community Benefits: Having a permanent site would lead to more community involvement and partnerships. Not only from the new people drawn to us but also with local companies, building a relationship together for the communities benefit. Those relationships would grow and help with all local outreach opportunities, including Baptisms, Fall Festival, Easter celebrations and Breakaway, Weddings and Funerals.
Underlying Benefits: A building would instantly help a lot of our serving teams. The relief would be great and those volunteers would have the opportunity to now serve in other areas. Our congregation would feel more secure and that would inherently provide more volunteers. Once people take responsibility, ownership follows and it will provide our church with a more dedicated congregation and most importantly growth in their relationship with our great God. That ownership will be visible to new visitors. Also it will build more permanent relationships with companies in our area on a long term basis.
WHAT TYPE OF PROGRAMMING COULD WE OFFER IN A NEW BUILDING?
Spiritual Studies / Seminars:
Have a Bible based series of studies – continually – Dave Fredrickson/School of Ministry
101, 201, 301 Classes and more.
Serving: Using Your Spiritual Gifts
Tithing: Scripture based
Possible new Ministries:
Married Couples: 20-40 & 40+maybe
Senior
Singles: 20-30 & 40+maybe
Special Needs
Mentoring
Focus on Children & Youth with:
Bible studies
After school program
Tutoring
Potential Sports program
Potential Arts & Music programs
Counseling Programs:
Pre-marital
Marriage
Children / Youth
Adults
Parenting
Seminars:
Pre-marital
Parenting
Finances
Preparing for College
Retirement
Classes, Clubs & Programs:
To bring people of all age groups together through hobbies and interests.
It would create community and further Biblical teachings.
Arts & Crafts
Music
Sewing / Knitting
Drama
Book Clubs
Scrapbooking
Bridge
Community Events:
Family Fun Nights
Family Park Picnics
Enlarge Fall Festival
Easter Festival
Community Service Projects
Sports Camps
Weddings
Funerals
WHAT WOULD A PERMANENT CHURCH HOME DO FOR BOWR?
For the Church Overall:
1) Create incredible momentum that will breathe fresh life into our already existing ministries and spark inspiration for new ministries.
2) Provide assurance to our community that Bayside West Community Church is here for the long- haul.
3) Increase ownership from our core families.
*A Core mom told one of our staff recently that she wants to raise her kids in the church, not in a gym. A building communicates stability and priority to our families. Additionally, she felt that tithes would increase because people know their money is going towards our building, not to some school district.
HOW WILL A “Permanent Home” EXPAND AND IMPROVE OUR MINISTRY AND IMPROVE OUR MINISTRY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES?
- We will be able to provide a safe environment for children, providing greater assurance for new parents.
- We will be able to expand our program to provide ministry opportunities for kids while parents participate in enriching bible studies or events.
- We will be able to greatly improve the Sunday morning experience for kids. With a permanent home, we will be able to capture kid’s imaginations with thematic decor and fun activities. Classroom space can provide a meaningful small group experience where kids can connect with a small group leader and their peers.
- A permanent home will increase the ownership and value of Children’s Ministries in our church. We believe more volunteers will serve more families and will get connected, and more children will leave our Sunday program saying, “Mom, that was fun! I can’t wait to go back!”
