Grace Reformed Network Conference

Potential New Home

Congregational meeting Sunday,  September 8th 9:15 am at Longview Elementary!

Audio from our Q&A

1018 Parkway Drive, Spring Hill
Current Home of Community Baptist Church

  • Lease start date is approximately January 2025.
  • The facility meets all of the necessary attributes defined in our search as well as the other desired attributes.
  • The facility has the feel of a church building once you are inside.  The other facilities we looked at were connected by outside walkways.  This building is self-contained.
  • The owner has a history of being church friendly and desires a long-term relationship for what he considers a core part of his business strategy for this building.
  • Please find the updated pledge information under "Next Steps" below.

Next Steps

The Building & Finance team and elders of GRC will be holding a congregational meeting on September 8th at 9:15 am, before church service at Longview Elementary! 

Building and Finance Team Findings

The Building and Finance team is recommending an affirmative vote on moving forward with leasing the property. A summary of their findings include:

  • Lease Agreement info for 1018 Parkway Drive, Spring Hill (building currently occupied by Community Baptist Church)
  • Lease agreement details have now been reviewed and approved by all parties.
  • Effective date for occupancy by GRC expected to be Jan 1, 2025 (note CBC currently occupies and plans to move out in December, 2024)
  •  Lease to be signed upon receipt and following confirmation of occupancy date.
  •  Lease terms: $11,500 / month.  Renewable annually at increased cost of $575.  
  • Space: 14,051 sq ft including Worship Area, Foyer, Nursery, 7 Classrooms, Office, Kitchen, Dining area, Parking on site for approx 75 vehicles.  Additional street and adjacent parking lot space available.
  •  Owner to furnish Worship and Dining Areas.
  •  Owner to provide all repairs, all utilities, and rest room consumables.
  • GRC 2025 Pledge Cards: participation 98%; $10,719/month General Fund; $1,714/month Building Fund
  •  GRC anonymous Member gift: significant (enough to ensure the move is affordable for years 1-2)
  •  Building Fund: $15,562.32 as of 9/4/24 (for future permanent home)
  • Monthly Budget: (2025 under development); 2024: $19,000
  • GRC Bank Balance as of 9/4/24: $65,669.12
  • GRC Building Fund: $15,562.32
  • 2024 Monthly Giving:
    • January Giving: $21,662.07
    • February Giving: $17,919.84
    • March Giving : $20,137.86
    • April Giving : $25,854,24
    • May Giving : $20,097.06
    • June Giving : $20,608.82
    • July Giving : $19,079.89
    • August Giving : $22,962.86
    • September Giving MTD : $6,910.97
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