October 2002

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If you have not yet visited our website, please do so.  It contains information on the firm as well as selected projects.  Also on the site is a collection of church design articles meant to assist the church committee in the planning and design process.

"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the Truth."
     - 1 Timothy
           2:1-4

Be in prayer for the leaders of our country in this time of potential conflict and for our upcoming elections.

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Lilburn, Georgia

The flow of spaces and future expansion make this building unique.  The existing sanctuary has been converted to a fellowship hall and is separated from the new sanctuary by two classrooms created by operable partitions.  The three spaces may be opened into each other, thus creating overflow for either sanctuary or fellowship hall.  The 300 seat sanctuary is also designed to be expandable to 500 by removing classrooms from the rear walls.

Other spaces in this addition are restrooms, spacious foyer and corridors, and a new youth area.  Existing offices were also renovated.  

The building was completed by Charles S. Miller Construction for a construction cost of $1,800,000.

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To introduce the unique concept of financial strategic planning, it is first important to describe a progression witnessed over the years in the way that ministries define their visions. Several years ago, it was common for growth ministries to define their ministry/programming plans in short, or tactical terms, usually over a one-year period. Today, most growth ministries have defined their ministry/programming plans in a strategic manner, or over long-term periods. They understand "who they are" today from a programming standpoint, and are able to articulate "who they want to become" along with an implementation timeframe over several years. 

The second progression seen is evidenced in capital, or building development plans. Several years ago, when growth ministries spoke about their capital plans, the conversation was about the "next" project, usually within 12-18 months. Today, most growth ministries have defined strategically what capital requirements are needed to leverage their long-term ministry/programming growth. Frequently, this is a multi-phased capital development plan (or Master Site Plan), which has been developed with an architect.

While there has been a beneficial progression from tactical to strategic planning in the areas of ministry/programming and capital needs, this step has not been taken with regards to financial planning.

In contrast, the financial strategic planning process we have developed proactively defines what it will take financially to accomplish a ministry's long-term vision, including the financial needs associated with not only the capital outlays of the vision, but also the financial requirements derived from the ministry/programming strategic plan.

There are a couple of reasons that supports the execution of a financial strategic plan. First, if a ministry is already thinking strategically about its programming and capital needs, then this financial process will complete the planning circle, allowing the ministry to fully leverage the benefits of long-term planning. Secondly, the dramatic growth in the overall size of ministries today has led to a substantial increase in scope, or capital outlays, associated with any given phase. It is therefore important to explore, identify, and understand the financial implications of multiple phases of development.

To see a list of key benefits obtained and questions answered by this unique process, please read more about Strategic Financial Planning.  Read the entire article and others that are available on FSFarchitects.com

Fitzgerald, Georgia

The 6,400 square foot facility has a four station teller line, large board room, multiple CSR's and 4 offices.  The project will also extend the downtown revitalization that includes a streetscape reflecting the blue / gray history of Fitzgerald. 

The construction of the $1,000,000 facility should begin in January and will be constructed by Brown Brothers Construction of Rochelle. 

Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Peachtree City held their groundbreaking October 4th after noon Mass.  The building will be constructed by Lusk & Associates of Alpharetta for a cost of $2,200,000.

Have you seen Bob Foreman with an extra large smile on his face? Send him an e-mail and congratulate him on becoming a new grandfather.  His first grandchild, Kathryn Scott Foreman was born on October 12th.

FSF has been commissioned by Victory Baptist Church of Rockmart to Master Plan their site as part of their relocation efforts.  

Foreman · Seeley · Fountain    Architects
5855 Jimmy Carter Boulevard      Suite 218      Norcross, Georgia  30071
(770) 729-8433      fax (770) 729-8466     1-800-463-3732