“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?”
Luke 14:28
The point of this verse from Luke 14 really has nothing with economics. Jesus is talking about the cost of discipleship. In the verse just before this one he says, “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” Following Jesus requires a full time commitment. There can be no “part time” discipleship. You are either all in, or you are not in at all.
And yet this statement from Jesus does build on a principle of wisdom. You don’t just jump into a big project. You take your time. You calculate the cost. You consider before beginning whether you will be able to finish.
As we begin the process of considering what to do with our building and our need for space, we are now in the preliminary stage of preparing to count the cost. No decision has yet been made, except to begin looking at our options. Toward that end, the church approved the money needed for a preliminary report that will tell us what we are able to build on this property. Since then, we have found that we must gather a bit more information before such a report can be generated. Our plan is to ask them to look at three possible options.
Option #1 – Build a sanctuary big enough for 400 to 500 people and then remodel the current building for classes and fellowship hall. (Most expensive)
Option #2 – Remodel the current sanctuary for maximum seating by moving the offices and library to a small office building with a few extra classes. Remodel the basement to double as fellowship hall and classes. (Less expensive)
Option #3 – Something in between these two options is being considered.
We are just getting started. As we gather the necessary information, we may be calling on our various members with experience in building to help us. Please be patient, as this make take a while. And please be in prayer.
We will keep you informed as things progress.
Pastor Scott