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Building Area Estimator
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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.
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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.
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Number attending worship: |
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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.
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Preschool (Birth-5 years): |
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Childern (Gr. K-6): |
persons
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Youth (Gr. 7-12): |
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Adults (Age 19-up): |
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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?
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Sit-down meals:
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persons
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Type of table: |
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Large Kitchen: |
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Small Kitchen: |
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Table & Chair Storage: |
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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.
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Recreation court: |
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Large Kitchen: |
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Small kitchen:
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Storage:
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Stage:
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Restroom with showers:
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Racketball court:
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Workout room:
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Game room:
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Recreation office:
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