You Need More Space
There are at least a dozen more questions we hear from growing churches around the country. Each one is as unique as the families they serve and the communities they are called to reach.
However, the road ahead for each can be remarkably similar. We know it well. Our team brings decades of experience in commercial real estate development to the challenges faced by growing communities of faith and non-profits. We know the questions to ask and the potholes to avoid.
Here are the two most common questions we hear from church leaders. If they sound familiar, you’re in good company. Fill out the form below and we’ll set up a discovery call. Then let’s explore the road ahead together.
How large of a building will we need?
To determine the new building size, multiply the number of desired seats times 50 square feet per seat. For example, 500 seats equates to a 25,000 square foot, fully functioning church building (includes worship space, lobby, children's areas, youth ministry space, and offices).
What can we afford?
The size project your church can afford is the sum of its current cash, available equity in real estate assets, donations that can be raised in a capital campaign, and the amount of a loan you can qualify for. But establishing these figures may not always be as simple as the math sounds.
If your church has reached 500 weekly attenders (adults and children combined), then you can likely afford to purchase a permanent property. Sign up below for a telephone consultation, we’ll help you uncover what your church can afford before you start seeking property! Here is what you will learn during our call:
- We’ll learn the cost to renovate an existing building compared to the cost to develop a new building on undeveloped land.
- We’ll estimate how much money your church can raise in a capital campaign.
- We’ll estimate how large a loan your church would qualify for.
- We’ll estimate the maximum building size you could anticipate.
- We’ll determine the timing for your future expansion project.
We are passionate about getting you on the road and moving in the right direction toward your destination. To set up a no-obligation consulting session and begin to find the answers you need, simply fill out the form below and we will be in touch.