How will we proceed?
Implementation Study - In December 2006 and January 2007 The James Company interviewed over 100 members to gauge the excitement and commitment to this plan, and the willingness to support this bold venture. Based on the data gathered from this study, the plans and goals in this document were developed.
Congregational Vote - At the Annual Congregational Meeting on January 28, 2007, those present voted unanimously to move ahead with the first phase of this overall vision with a fifteen-month appeal from January 2007 to March 2008.
Conduct Initial Capital Appeal - The James Company assisted us with the fund raising aspect of the initiative. The proposed fundraising goal for this first phase is $3.5 million in gifts and/or three-year pledges. A major gift campaign was conducted to help all members become fully informed, followed by a very successful every member appeal January to March of 2008, our Fiftieth Anniversary Year. The current appeal for Phase One is underway and doing well. Subsequent appeals will be considered to address Phases 2 and 3 at the appropriate time.
Congregation-wide Commitment - This project is only possible with the shared commitment of us all. It will require prayerful, ambitious and sacrificial commitment from each person and family. Every member of Emmanuel will be given "the privilege of sharing" in this exciting spiritual initiative! | PHASE 1 - 2007 to 2010 - "Providing a Foundation"
- Financial Goal: $3,500,000
Land Acquisition Completion - Thanks to a generous loan through an Emmanuel member, we have purchased over 20 acres of land to make this vision of a Lutheran presence in Northeast Collier County a reality. We will meet our schedule to repay this loan over four years.
Projected cost to repay the loan - $ 2,700,000
Continuing Architectural Consultation - Our recent work with an architect confirmed that we are able to consider significant expansion and renovation to our current facilities, including increasing sanctuary seating and adding classrooms, office space, and parking. We will ask for bids from architects and have them develop full architectural renderings for all expansion possibilities, with maximum congregational input.
Projected cost for complete site plan architectural renderings - $ 200,000
Debt Management - We will address and eliminate the existing mortgage on our current property, freeing up additional funds for operating and ministry needs, including new ministries and staffing for our our new site.
Projected cost to eliminate current mortgage debt - $ 600,000
PHASE 2 - 2011 to 2013 - "Expanding Our Gifts"
- Financial Goal: $5,000,000
Building Project on Mooring Line Drive - Based on final plans from the architect approved by the congregation, a building project will address parking, sanctuary renovation and/or expansion, additional office and classroom space and needed renovations and upgrades to the overall facility.
Projected cost of building project, pending final congregational approval - $ 4,800,000
Architectural Consultation for Oil Well Road Site - We will ask for bids from architects and have them develop full architectural renderings for all facility possibilities, with maximum congregational input, including current and new congregation members involved in new site ministries by this time.
Projected cost for complete site plan architectural renderings - $ 200,000
PHASE 3 - 2014 to 2016 - "Birthing New Ministries"
- Financial Goal: $6,500,000
Building Project on Oil Well Road - Based on final plans from the architect approved by the congregation, we will address facilities to house ongoing and new ministries, potentially including fellowship and worship space, children, youth and family ministry areas, child and adult day care and more.
Projected cost of building project, pending final congregational approval - $ 6,500,000 | 