Campus Expansion Update

Northpark's Vision and Challenge

Grow, reach and teach, cooperate with other ministries, stay externally focused

Expand children’s space, add adult education, JH and SH space; separate fellowship and sanctuary; enhance young adult space; create community gathering

Construction Plan

Phase 1 - Build a new sanctuary for 500+; add parking; move admin to new building

Phase 2 - Remodel CE1 building for Nursery through Kindergarten 

Phase 3 - Remodel CE2 building for grades 1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 

Phase 4 - Remodel MPR for adult education, young adults, fellowship/community gatherings

Our Commitments (personally and corporately)

We will…

Pray, Listen to God, and Give…

If tithing, ask God how He might want to show His capability through you

If not tithing, begin

If not giving at all (or minimally), begin giving

Learn and practice whole life stewardship principles

Understand the history and legacy of Northpark

Always be open and forthright with status and contribution appeals

Update congregation regularly with progress on ministry, building, and financial progress

Financial Commitment Goals and Proposed Construction Timeline:

Phase 1

   $400,000 -- by August 2008 -- New Sanctuary design

   $800,000 -- by December 2008 -- Complete parking expansion

$1,200,000 -- by February 2009 -- Start new Sanctuary

$2,000,000 -- by October 2009 -- Complete and move into Sanctuary

Phase 2

$2,500,000 -- by May 2010 -- Complete Children's building upgrade

Phase 3

$2,900,000 -- by September 2010 -- Complete Youth building upgrade

Phase 4

$3,600,000 -- by April 2011 -- Complete Fellowship building rennovation

7/1/2008: The CharestCorp architect continues to develop the floorplan and elevation views of the proposed sanctuary. We hope by August to have visual renderings of the plan available for all to see.

4/23/2008: On Sunday evening, April 20, Northpark initiated the building fund commitment phase of the facility enhancement vision. The meeting began outdoors in the area that is projected to be the new sanctuary. Pastor Bob reiterated the vision and construction project phases plus several church board members described their personal support involvement. The meeting moved indoors where Tim Stern, chairperson for the fund raising activities, presented the Vision Fulfillment Commitment Form.

The meeting concluded with dinner on the courtyard. If you did not get a PRAY - DECIDE - ACT commitment form and would like one, they are available on the back table of the current 'sanctuary'.

There are several areas of involvement where you can help with the stewardship emphasis and fund raising activities that will be going on through this fall: prayer, graphics, newsletters, web updates, brochure preparation, etc. Please note your interest on a Communication Envelope found in the weekly service bulletin.

                       

2/27/2008: At their February meeting, the Board directed staff to obtain bids from other firms for the architectural and engineering services proposed by Charest. Also, staff is to contact all the churches on the reference list supplied by Charest. That activity is in progress. No firm date for completion of this stage is known.

2/8/2008: On Sunday 1/27 at the annual business meeting, we presented to the membershp the recommendations of CharestCorp (see prior report below for recap). While there was no official vote of the membership (none required to proceed), the recommendations to expand onsite appeared to be well received with a strong sentiment to continue. To that end, today we received from CharestCorp their proposal for next steps: schematic design, architectural plans, and preparation for contstrution. The Board will be considering this proposal at their February 10 meeting. We'll keep you posted.

1/23/2008: As reported earlier, the ministry and facilities assessment report by CharestCorp is complete. In last evening’s Board meeting, CharestCorp presented their findings and recommendations and the Board voted to pursue the recommended direction. We will be presenting the highlights of the recommendations at the annual congregational meeting this Sunday, 1/27. In a nutshell, the recommendation is: Stay on this property; build a new sanctuary seating about 500; add additional parking, remodel both CE buildings to accommodate the children, nursery through high school; remodel the MPR to include a café, adult education areas, meeting area for young adults, expanded kitchen, and fellowship area; accommodate administrative offices in new sanctuary building; and completely cover and weatherize the courtyard.  These enhancements will give us growth capacity for 7-10 years, which will give us time to build a great financial base to relocate later if desired.  Estimated costs for the new sanctuary and parking are approximately $2M. No estimates were projected for the remodels, because more detailed design must be done before good estimates can be given. Obviously there are lots of details to be worked out before a final plan is presented to the congregation. However, we are greatly encouraged by what we have seen.