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Burke Community Church August 25, 2013 Town Hall Meeting. Welcome & Opening Prayer. Staff hiring update. Filled Assistant Director Of Children’s Ministries- Events & Communications: Kim Grindle Assistant Director of Children’s Ministries- Elementary: Rachelle Wilken Unfilled
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Welcome & Opening Prayer
Staff hiring update Filled • Assistant Director Of Children’s Ministries- Events & Communications: Kim Grindle • Assistant Director of Children’s Ministries- Elementary: Rachelle Wilken Unfilled • The Women’s Director Position • The Executive Pastor Position • Technical Director • Graphics Designer
BCC Growth Church growth trends Average Weekly Attendance
Elder Board opening • Tom Basham will rotate off this November at the end of his three year term. • The Elder Nominating Committee, along with the Elder Council, will work to fill this position with a qualified individual.
AND God Gave The Increase • About two years ago, we came together to pray that God would help us bring more people to BCC to hear His word • We sought to optimize the use of the current BCC footprint • God showed His faithfulness and worked through the hearts of His people who committed $1,000,000 in two years • Pledges were 92.5% fulfilled • Un-Pledged giving was 33% of the total giving
Previous construction Phase I • New children’s welcome/receiving area • New stage • Enhanced Worship Center elements Phase II • Added a 130-seat balcony • Doubled the size of the lobby • Installed modular buildings for added classroom space
Phase II Progression • Winter/Spring 2011 – design and budgeting • Fall 2011 – started AGGTI Capital Campaign • Summer 2012 – started construction • Spring 2013 – moved in In that two years, our worship attendance grew from 850 to 1,400 We are already filling the new spaces!
What is Going on with Phase III? Architectural Study for a Multi-Purpose Building: • Meets growth needs • Flexible floor-plan • Wise stewardship
What’s a multi-purpose building? • Classroom and staff space • Large event space • Robust kitchen facility • Fellowship space • Additional community outreach • Recreational activities • Flexibility for additional growth Design Concept in November!
Phase III initial considerations • Current Project Estimate: $12M - $13M • Need to file for Fairfax County permit by end 2014 to preserve cellar option • Cost ~$300K in 2014
Phase III Timeline Nov 2013 20?? ? Current mortgage to be paid off in 2017
Near/mid term growth needs Issue • Crowding in 2nd and 3rd services • Limited parking in 2nd and 3rd services Solution • Challenge core people to commit to attending 1st or 4th services • Offer more complete programming during 4th service • Expanded parking options (offsite and/or adjacent land) • Establish a video campus (multi-site) at another location
90 Days of Prayer Congregational Meeting November 24th “Acknowledge God’s Will for Future Growth on this Campus” Pray for these specific needs: • Wisdom and patience • Continued congregational growth • Volunteer openings filled in our current services • Hearts prepared to support a $12M - $13M project