What is Project 2030?
The CBC Worship Center has been a great blessing to several generations of worshippers since it was built from the ground up in 1984. It was so well designed and constructed, that in the 41 years since it was built, there have been little to no changes or updates to any of the key areas such as bathrooms, pews, carpeting, and the stage. Nonetheless, regardless of how well conceived and built it was, the need for replacements and upgrades is evident.
As a result, the pastors and elders of CBC have commissioned Project 2030 to design, finance, and complete upgrades and replacements in a wise, responsible, and financially prudent manner over the next five years. In the same way that the Worship Center has been a gift to us in our worship, we will leave a legacy for the next generation of believers at CBC.
The timeline and prioritization of projects and their completion will be governed by the Lord, based on how quickly we can come up with quality designs and plans that glorify Him, and how quickly we raise the necessary funds by the prayerful contribution from our members. We will not use debt for Project 2030.
Worship Center Redesign
Platform Redesign: Project Status
The scope for the platform redesign includes the stage, ceiling above, and walls beside, the baptistry, electrical, lighting, safety, and technical equipment for the stage.
Praise the Lord, the design team has designed our future worship platform which was revealed at the Calvary Quarterly on November 16th. We are now in the architectural and engineering design phase of the Platform Redesign project, working towards our ability to pull building permits so that we can be ready to start construction when we have the funds to complete the project.
More details to come on a Sunday morning!
Q&A about Worship Center Platform
You probably have more questions. We've provided more information below!
What is the Worship Platform Project?
It includes the stage, ceiling above and walls beside it, the baptistry area, and all the related electrical, lighting, data, and safety elements inside them.
What’s the status of the Worship Center Platform Project?
Praise the Lord, the design team has designed our future worship platform which was revealed at the Calvary Quarterly! We are now in the architectural and engineering design phase, working towards getting building permits and being ready to start when we have the funds to complete the project.
What’s it going to cost?
The estimated total cost of the project, based upon what we know now, is $550,000. As we continue through the architectural and engineering work needed to come up with detailed plans, we will let the congregation know of any changes.
What factors into the cost of the Worship Center Platform Estimate?
The worship platform is the most technologically, electrically, mechanically, logistically, aesthetically, and spiritually complex area on the whole campus. The renovation is not just what you can see, it’s all the critical “nuts and bolts” inside that you don’t see, and also involves moving walls and structures as the area is restructured.
When will construction begin?
Because the elders are committed to not incurring debt, we need to have all the funds on hand to complete the project on hand before we start. That’s where you come in, please pray, and consider giving, so that we can start as soon as possible! See “what is your role” below to learn how you can help.
Additional components of the Worship Center building, such as the carpeting and pews, will be addressed in later stages of Project 2030.
Restrooms: Project Status
Praise the Lord, we have started the renovations to the two sets of restrooms (built in the 1980s) downstairs near the worship center. Don't worry, we will only be working on one set of restrooms at a time, so there will be restrooms available downstairs at all times!
We anticipate that the first set of restrooms will be renovated by end of December.
We ask that you prayerfully consider giving, above and beyond your regular giving. Please designate additional giving to “Project 2030” to do so. Find more information about giving towards this project below.
Pictured are three of the Campus Design team members on demolition day. We started the morning with a prayer led by Pastor Jon and some sledgehammers before handing the work over to the professionals.
What is your Role?
Come to Calvary Quarterly events to hear updates from the team and check this page.
Let’s encourage the Project 2030 team by promoting unity within the body. We can follow the example of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark (Acts 15) and make it our priority to advance the gospel even amidst differing opinions about design choices and funding priorities. We should avoid and discourage any unwholesome speech (Ephesians 4:29-32) such as grumbling (James 5:9, Philippians 2:14) about the inevitable disruption and mess that occurs during a building project.
Pray for God's hand in guiding the Project 2030 team to make decisions.
Pray for the funds to complete this project.
Pray that the body will remain unified without dissension during this process.
Pray for our relationships with contractors, the city, and the inspection department.
Consider giving to the project, over and above your regular contributions, by designating your extra giving to “Project 2030.”