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Building Area Estimator

How much space will we need?

Use the following space estimator to determine the amount of building square footage needed to support your ministry needs.  In most cases, growing churches should anticipate growth in all of their major areas (worship, small groups, fellowship/dining space etc.). So complete all sections that will see growth.

Step 1: Worship space

What will be the desired capacity of the future worship space? Note: If planning for multiple worship services, only give capacity desired for largest anticipated service.

Number attending worship:   persons

Step 2: Classroom space

How much classroom space is needed for our churh's small group/Sunday School ministry? Enter the anticipated total capacity desired for classroom space in each of the following age groups.

Preschool (Birth-5 years):   persons
Childern (Gr. K-6): 

 persons

Youth (Gr. 7-12):   persons
Adults (Age 19-up): 

 persons

Step 3: Fellowship space

How large of a room will be needed for fellowship/dining needs? What type of tables will be used? What additional building features will be needed?

Sit-down meals: 

 persons

Type of table: 
Large Kitchen:   
Small Kitchen:   
Table & Chair Storage:   

Step 4: Recreation space

What size of recreation court will be reqired? What additional building features will be needed?

If recreation space will be used for dining, do not compete this section.

Recreation court: 
Large Kitchen:   

Small kitchen: 

 
Storage:   
Stage:   
Restroom with showers:   
Racketball court:   
Workout room:   
Game room:   
Recreation office:   
 
   

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