Highlights
- The original claim of damages for Grace Baptist ministries (2021) was submitted to FEMA at a value of over $70 million. This was the estimated cost to rebuild the campus as it was, but up to present codes, a key factor.
- The new approved master plan is a complete redesign of our campus bringing all ministries to our original capacity, yet with significant improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and security. In many ways, this is not a rebuild-it is a new build, a long range vision for the future.
- This new master plan was
originally
estimated to cost $65 million. The lower figure than the cost to restore the original campus
as it was could be attributed to a number of factors; shared rooflines & walls, not duplicating bathroom spaces, less concrete and asphalt, etc.
- Total spent on the construction project by the end of December 2022 was about $23 million. This included paying for debris removal, demolition, purchase of adjacent 4+ acres, remodel of the Children’s Center and mission house, grading 20+ acres, installing below-ground infrastructure, and initiating new construction.
- In the summer of 2025, the updated cost to finish the entire master plan was determined to be approximately $57 million.
- Upon receiving this news, it was apparent rather quickly that a phased approach to the completion of the entire Master Plan was probably going to be necessary.
- With the resumption of activity onsite, the first objective is to complete that which was already under construction, with the goal of occupancy in the late summer or early fall of 2026.
- Work will continue through the final phase with adequate funding.
- Pursuit of additional funding to fill the remaining gap continues for completion of the master plan. Individuals are encouraged to consider what God may have them contribute. Charitable foundations are also being approached for support.
