Capital Appeal + Building Project
Total Raised: Approximately $2.85 Million
49%
- Living Word launched a Capital Appeal in April of 2022 with the hopes of completing a major building project.
- The main needs of the church include the following:
- more classroom space,
- additional gathering space,
- a larger fellowship hall,
- overall safety/efficiency, and
- office/meeting space.
- Three Informational Sessions and one Creative Giving Event were held to inform the congregation.
- Recordings of these events are available to watch below.
- We will build only with money we have in-hand, and will not take on additional debt! Here’s a look at the numbers…
- Phase 1 (Remodeling Education Wing & Youth Room)
- Estimated Cost of Phase 1
- January 2022 – Original projection of $900,000-$1M.
- August 2023 – Revised estimate (due to inflation and HVAC upgrades) was $2.1-2.4 M.
- After due diligence and many space walkthroughs, the contractor bid from Bladholm came in at $700,000!
- Completion of Phase 1
- Phase 1 was completed in September 2024 for a final cost of $750,000.
- 6 Classrooms were added upstairs and 1 classroom was updated downstairs. Each classroom is equipped with ample storage, a whiteboard, an iPad, and a Smart TV for educational videos, programming, and livestream connection.
- The Youth Room was completely renovated to be a much more modern and functional space. Renovations included knocking down the dividing wall, removal of the drop ceiling, installation of modern lighting, fresh paint (which includes a custom wall mural), new furniture, storage, and a brand-new sound system.
- Phase 1 also included the first phase of the parking lot expansion, HVAC improvements, bathroom renovations, an updated nursery, and added storage space.
- Through due diligence, we were able to complete the Phase 1 project in 2024 for a very reasonable cost.
- Estimated Cost of Phase 1
- Phase 2 (New Build – Fellowship Hall, Offices, Narthex, etc.)
- Estimated Cost of Phase 2
- January 2022 – Original of projection $3.8 M.
- August 2023 – Revised estimate (due to inflation and HVAC upgrades) was over $6 M.
- May 2025 – Revised estimate of $5.1 M.
- This project started with a needs assessment, and we worked with an architect to put some high-level plans in place. Due to inflation and other factors, the overall estimates kept going up.
- We engaged with a new architect and refined our building plans to get a “second opinion”.
- The campus plan includes some adjustments to parking, moving our transformer, and will include a new approach to the property from Southview Drive. The lower-level plans were also reviewed, with most of that being left open as “Flex Space”. Revised floor plans for all major areas of the project are included below for your review.
- Some key decisions that were made during this process:
- Fellowship Hall to be “clear span”
- Moving our primary stairwell out of the narthex and tucking it behind the kitchen
- Working around the existing columns/pillars in the current entry way and narthex
- There are no current plans to update/expand the sanctuary. We will look at other options to support all those that come and worship, before we move into an expansion project.
- Phase 2 construction is projected to be a 15-month project.
- Estimated Cost of Phase 2
- Status of Giving – Praise God!
- Building Fund In-Hand: $506,626
- Capital Appeal In-Hand: $1,268,918
- Total In-Hand: $1,775,544
- Pledged, Not Given Yet: $1,051,082
- Total Amount Raised: $2,826,626 M
- Cost of Phase 1: ~$750,000
- AMOUNT REMAINING TO APPLY TO PHASE 2: $2,126,626
- If you feel led to give, you can give online at the button below or in Church Center. Cash and check payments turned into the church office are also accepted. All gifts must be designated “Capital Appeal” fund.
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Phase 1
$750,000
100%
Phase 2
Approximately $2,000,000 of Estimated $5,100,000 Goal
41%
PHASE 1 WALK-THROUGH
Informational Meeting
Creative Giving
Questions?
Contact Pastor Dave Christensen with any questions or concerns you may have regarding our Capital Appeal campaign or building project.
Phone: (320) 583 – 3647
Email: pastordave@livingwordmarshall.org
