Capital Campaign FAQ

Phase 1:

1. New cast iron boiler
2. Return piping repair
3. Replacement steam trap
4. Condensate return tank replacement

Phase 2:

1. Front video displays
2. Confidence monitor
3. Video distribution

No.  Giving to any other fund or ministry is independent of Capital Campaign donations.  There is no requirement to donate to the campaign.

Yes.  Any amount given the to campaign will be reported on a giving statement.  This amount and any other giving provided to the Church will be included on the statement for tax purposes.

No.   Funds elected to be used for the General Fund or Food Pantry will be used for that sole purpose.  

No.  Anyone from the community can give to the campaign.  This means businesses and individuals.

No.  Any contribution amount is welcome.  

If you received a pledge card in the mail, there will be a self addressed stamped envelope included.  However, if you need to mail with your own envelope, please use the following address:

704 8th Street

PO Box 25

Baldwin City, KS 66006

No.  If you mailed in your pledge form with a payment, there is nothing more to do.  If you mailed in your pledge card without a payment, visit our website at baldwinfirst.org/give-online to complete the payment transaction.

There are 3 ways to best complete the pledge form and donation:

1. Mail in your completed pledge form and check donation with the included stamped envelope.
2. Mail in your completed pledge form with the included stamped envelope, and make your donation online.
3. Make your donation online and complete the pledge form online.

The pledge amount and duration allow the Church to plan the budget and timing of work to complete the Phases.

Donation:  A one time payment to the campaign. This type of payment is not reoccurring. 

Pledge: An amount that you plan to pay over 1 to 5 years.  This amount can be paid weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or annually and will be anticipated to be reoccurring for the elected number of years. 

Yes.  One time donation payments can be made alongside a pledge to continue giving any amount for 1 to 5 years. 

Yes.  You can change your pledge, and we understand that circumstances may dictate an update to your giving plan.  

Please note, your pledge is used for budget and planning purposes. So any change will need to be communicated to the Church Office.

If our goal is meet prior to our 5 year target, additional funds over the goal can be directed to Phase 3 and 4. This has been updated, as we have reached our initial $68,000 goal.

The overall goal of the Campaign was to raise enough funds to complete all four phases within a 5 year period, with initial focus on Phases 1 & 2.  Based on the positive results of the first two phases, it was determined that we should include Phases 3 & 4 estimates in our target.  This could only be done by the generous outpouring of giving.

The Phase 2 technology estimate was based on an average of three options within the initial quote.  Upon review of the options, Trustees agreed to pursue a solution that allows greater flexibility to add future technology and to give an enhanced in-Church experience.  This option increased the estimate by $3,000.

Future matching fund challenges are a consideration, and will be communicated closer to a launch start date.

Phase 3 includes preventative updates to HVAC systems. Phase 4 contains optional technology updates.

Phase 3:

1. Replacement of the HVAC condenser return tank
2. Air conditioning units for Fellowship Hall

Phase 4:

1. Additional video displays, including overflow areas
2. Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras with distribution system
3. Updated lighting to accommodate new cameras

No.  The undertaking of additional phases will be discussed by Church Council and Trustees when future funds become available. Update: Since we have reached out initial goal of $68k, Trustees has agreed to campaign for Phases 3 & 4.