Transform

transform spaces to transform lives Our church was launched 90 years ago with a pioneering spirit sending us into the city of Dallas and beyond. We exist to be a church that leads all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus for the flourishing of our city and the entire world.

Our beautiful campus, the base camp for our mission, was built nearly a century ago by courageous leaders who knew their work would bear fruit for generations to come. At this pivotal moment in our story, we have an opportunity to build on this foundation and become an even stronger and more impactful missionary base for Christ and his kingdom over the next century. We have sought always to be the best possible stewards of the resources with which God has entrusted us, and the time has come to once again boldly embrace God’s call to transform lives by using our resources to create innovative ministry spaces, remove physical barriers to ministry, and complete crucial renovations.

Will you join us as we transform lives by transforming our spaces?

COMMITMENT SUNDAY IS FEBRUARY 25.

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people, not places WHY DO WE EXIST?

To lead all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond.

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We are a community that exists not for ourselves but to serve beyond our walls. Families with pioneering spirits launched HP Pres to be a transformational church for the flourishing of our city and the entire world. While we are a neighborhood church, on the doorstep of a university, in the heart of a city, our impact for nearly a century has truly been global.

Our aging facilities, however, lack congruity with our current vision, making it increasingly difficult to meet the needs of dynamic ministries that serve people of every generation, in every corner of the world. We are at a pivotal place in our church’s history and have the opportunity to strengthen this mission outpost. As good stewards of our current campus, we can no longer put off improvements that, if not completed, will compromise the effectiveness of our ministry.

Our Campus Vision Team has worked diligently for over two years, studying a number of possible solutions to match our campus to our vision. They have presented their recommended plan to the Session who, after careful discernment and prayer, approved it unanimously.

The Transform initiative is our campaign to build out that vision and embrace the next century of mission to which God has called us.

After years of preparation, we see before us an incredible opportunity not simply to transform spaces but to

transform lives. It is a big plan, and it will not be easy. It will require more prayer, greater trust in Jesus, and truly sacrificial generosity, but we believe strongly that it is our turn to do what our founders did: to invest in this growing, transformational church for the flourishing of Dallas and beyond.

Over the next few weeks, I hope you will read through this Transform brochure, reflect on the Vision of HP Pres, and pray for the people that we are called to reach. I am convinced that this Transform initiative is absolutely critical for the vision of HP Pres to become a reality.

Will you prayerfully consider how you might join us in fulfilling this vision?

On Sunday, February 25, we’ll be asking everyone in our church family to share with us how they will commit financially to the future of our church.

The measure of our success will not be found in beautiful buildings or modernized facilities. It will be measured in the transformation of lives at Highland Park Pres, in Dallas, and throughout the world in the years and decades to come.

Bryan Dunagan, Senior Pastor

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3. WHAT DOES TRANSFORMATION LOOK LIKE? When followers of Jesus from every generation love God with (Mark 12:30):

vision guide ADOPTED IN MARCH 2017

BY THE HIGHLAND PARK PRES SESSION

HEART & SOUL (spiritual formation)

MIND

(theological formation)

STRENGTH

(missional formation)

5. WHERE IS GOD LEADING US NEXT?

To multiply transformative churches and leaders, especially among the next generation, by:

6. WHAT GOALS WILL HELP US MEASURE TRANSFORMATION?

Vision 100 – By our 100th anniversary, in 2026, these milestones will be reached:

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PLANTING

a family of neighborhood churches

leaders raised from the next-generation for Christ-centered ministry

4. WHAT DO WE STAND FOR? PREPARING

1. WHY DO WE EXIST?

the younger generation to lead in God’s kingdom

To lead all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond.

2. HOW DO WE DO THIS?

CENTERED

By inviting people into these formation practices:

in Jesus

ROOTED

LAUNCHING

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Connecting in life-changing community

Serving our church, the city, and the entire world

SHAPED

by community

10,000

of our covenant partners growing as followers of Jesus

new followers of Jesus here, near, and far

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1,000,000

new church plants

hours of prayer

in scripture

a center for leader formation

Beholding the greatness and grace of Jesus

100%

SENT

as servant leaders

TRANSFORMING

our space to match our vision

MORE DETAILS AT HPPRES.ORG/VISION 9

“The measure of our success will not be found in beautiful buildings or modernized facilities.

It will be measured in the transformation of lives at Highland Park Pres, in Dallas, and throughout the world in the years and decades to come.�

BRYAN DUNAGAN Senior Pastor

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a brief history 1920

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1950s HP Pres Leads in Founding of Presbyterian Hospital

Land Purchased in Undeveloped North Dallas

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Hillier School Launched, Providing Christ-Centered Education to Students With Learning Differences

Sanctuary Opened

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HP Pres Organized and Services Held in Highland Park High School

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HP Pres Helps Launch Presbyterian Outreach Foundation, Which Has Raised Over $100 Million for Global Mission

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‘Lost Boys of Sudan’ Refugee Ministry Begins at HP Pres

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2016

Chinese Church Plant’s 100th Adult Baptism

Mission Study Report Reveals Need to Match Our Campus to Our Vision

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Campus Vision Team Begins Gathering Congregational Input to Create a Campus Master Plan

HP Pres Opens Its Doors as a Shelter to Rita Evacuees

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All Nations Community Launched

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growth SEEN IN THE PAST 2 YEARS

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adult baptisms

young adults

child baptisms

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weekend attendance

christmas eve attendance

urban ministry volunteer hours

vacation bible school attendance

4,670

why now?

As we approach 100 years of mission and ministry, now is the time to prepare our physical campus for the next century of transformation. Our aging facilities cannot adequately support the church’s ongoing mission; in fact, in some ways they restrict it. We have seen significant growth in every area of our ministry,

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MEDIAN AGE OF NEW MEMBERS

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DALLAS MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS

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ACTIVE CHURCH PLANTS IN PROGRESS IN DALLAS

MEMBERS

have implemented stronger fiscal responsibility and stewardship, and have been doing more every year to serve our city and beyond.

If we do not align our current campus with the vision for our church’s future, we will miss the opportunity to transform many lives for Christ in the

years to come. The Holy Spirit is alive in and through our church family. There is vibrancy inside of our walls. There is momentum stirring in our hearts. Now is the time to match our campus to our vision, so that we can effectively nurture and equip our church family and serve the people of the world in Jesus’s name.

10,975

VISITS PER WEEK TO OUR CAMPUS

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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS AND MISSIONARIES

MINISTRIES USE OUR CAMPUS BETWEEN SUNDAYS EACH YEAR 15

3. Transform our space to be the central hub for a family of churches for the flourishing of the city.

4. Transform our space so that children and students want to experience church and become prepared and equipped to lead in God’s kingdom.

5. Transform our space to communicate to new people, “You are family, and you belong here.”

6. Transform our space to connect all generations, cultures, and worship gatherings.

7. Transform our space to be welcoming and accessible to people of all ages, so that there are no barriers to any person who wants to be part of our church family.

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Match our campus to the vision to which God has called us. That was the clear message delivered by our congregation to church leaders five years ago in the Mission Study Report (hppres.org/missionstudyreport). While our campus is only one part of God’s vision for our church, it is a crucial one, and years of careful study and conversations with members identified that major updates were needed to fully embrace and advance our church’s mission.

Listening to our members, and guided by the Vision adopted by the Session, we developed these key goals: 1. Transform our space for the training of gospel-shaped leaders to be sent into Dallas and throughout the world.

2. Transform our space to be a place for the city, serving as an incubator for justice and mercy ministries beyond our walls.

8. Transform our space to foster life-changing community and discipleship among adults and families.

The complexities involved in renovating 190,000 square feet of historic structures built between 1926 and 1979 are immense. Our wonderful old buildings were built to exacting standards of quality and architectural integrity—standards we are committed to upholding in any planned renovation and expansion.

We realized, however, some elements of our facilities, no matter how much they were renovated, would still suffer from inherent design limitations that inhibit our ability to meet our goals and fully embrace God’s vision for ministry at HP Pres. This realization opened up possibilities to the Campus Vision Team that we might not have considered otherwise and which, combined with the energy, talents, and love for Christ in our congregation and staff, could lead to truly transformational impact for God’s kingdom.

major church projects in the area.

It will require deep commitment and investment from our entire congregation.

After more than two years of study and prayer, with guidance from skilled architects, designers, and consultants, the Campus Vision Team is excited to present a plan, unanimously adopted by the Session, which achieves our goals and carefully balances the tremendous number of considerations in a project of this magnitude.

-THE CAMPUS VISION TEAM

Transform is a major undertaking that builds upon the legacy of members who prepared the way for us by making their own commitment to similar campaigns decades ago. The experts charged with building out this plan have created an all-in project budget of $73 million. This would be the largest campaign in the history of our church, and is similar to recent

Visualizing the ways in which God will use this base camp to channel the passions of our congregation toward global mission and the renewal of our city is beyond exciting. We hope that the following pages will excite your family about the possibilities for the future ministry of HP Pres and for the lives that will be touched through our church family.

HP PRES CAMPUS VISION TEAM Clay Sell, Moderator Bryan Dunagan Art Harding Doug Hawthorne Lila Marshall Leslie Melson Monty Montgomery Nancy Seay Mark Story Steve Van Amburgh HP PRES FUNDRAISING Ellen and John McStay, Honorary Chairs Laurie and Mark Connell, Chairs

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the transform initiative is our conceptual master plan coming to life The Transform initiative features major additions and updates to our campus, including the building of new spaces to support unique new ways to do ministry for the next 100 years, the removal of current barriers to ministry, and the completion of critical renovations and replacement of aging building systems.

Most prominently, the plan includes a completely redesigned and reconstructed Hunt Building, a new addition, and major renovations to the Highland Kids Ministry Building, and additional renovations intended to improve substantially the use and flow of our entire campus. By helping move the Master Plan from conceptual to complete, your support will enable us to:

• Create a true “front door” to our campus along University Boulevard and enhance flow and accessibility

• Add 13,200 square feet of new indoor gathering and fellowship space inside the Hunt Building

• More than double the number of adult classrooms, from 5 to 12, and right-size them for everything from school classes to mid-week training sessions and hosted conferences

• Build a vibrant, sunlit, and welcoming worship experience in Elliott Hall, while retaining its usefulness as a large, multi-purpose gathering space perfect for conferences, trainings, and other events

• Add underground parking, within our current building footprint, for

approximately 150 cars, which provides visitors immediate access to campus

• Improve drive-and-drop access with a new porte cochere

• Consolidate approximately 18,000

square feet of office space for HP Pres ministry teams as well as new non-profit incubation space that will serve ministries outside our walls

• Include a new gym that provides

a better use of space for our kids, student, and recreational ministry, as well as for worship and other large gatherings

• Add approximately 7,500 square

feet to the Highland Kids Ministry Building to create gathering spaces that connect directly to the Sanctuary and Hunt Buildings, three new early childhood ministry environments on the first floor of the additional space, a new 5th-6th grade ministry area, and additional gathering space on the second floor

• Renovate all children and student

classrooms, most of which are shared with the Highland Park Presbyterian Day School and Hillier School

• Update outdoor children’s spaces with new playscapes

• Update the entire Bell Center

with movable walls, new check-in stations, and A/V enhancements

• Preserve the economic value in our west block by limiting all work to existing campus buildings.

• Fashion new and enhance existing indoor/outdoor gathering and fellowship

spaces, including rooftop balconies on the new Hunt Building that connect to adult classrooms. Furthermore, the new primary gathering space adjoining Elliott Hall will feature the Rhodus Garden and the Sanctuary in a light-filled space. Our outdoor children’s spaces will be enhanced throughout.

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HUNT 2.0

why hunt 2.0?

The Hunt Building has served us well for decades. The Campus Vision Team originally planned for its renovation to achieve several goals: create more adult classrooms; consolidate all offices into one collaborative area; enhance Elliott Hall for worship and other uses; improve flow; and substantially increase gathering space. These goals, however, could not be met due to the building’s structural configuration, primarily the widely varying ceiling heights in Elliott Hall. And performing renovations to attempt to work around these limitations would still not solve a key long-term challenge with which the Campus Vision Team was tasked– providing a large amount of on–campus parking.

After considering many different options, the Campus Vision Team eliminated all but one because they were too costly, too complicated, or presented too many potential obstacles to future growth. The one option that best met all the competing priorities, could be accomplished within our existing footprint, and offered an opportunity to transform HP Pres for the next 100 years was creating Hunt 2.0.

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transform overview HUNT 2.0 NEW FRONT DOOR IMPROVED FLOW PARKING (UNDERGROUND) CHILDREN’S WELCOME AREA ADULT CLASSROOMS (2ND FLOOR) CHILDREN’S CLASSROOMS & RENOVATION STUDENT CLASSROOMS/BELL CENTER NEW CHILDREN’S WING CONSOLIDATED STAFF OFFICES (3RD FLOOR) GRAND COMMUNITY SPACE (1ST FLOOR) OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SPACE HUNT 2.0 DROPOFF GYM (3RD FLOOR) ELLIOTT HALL WORSHIP (1ST FLOOR)

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HUNT 2.0

new front door and drop off

Hunt 2.0 creates a new front door to our campus with a grand entrance and patio along University Boulevard that echoes the one in front of the Sanctuary. This entrance leads to a large, light-filled gathering space that also provides a direct, indoor connection to the Sanctuary and children’s building. Hunt 2.0 also eliminates the current bottleneck at the porte cochere on the University side by creating a new, safer drop-off location on the west side of the building along Shannon Lane. This drop-off point will improve traffic flow and provide much more convenient and direct access for vehicles traveling to the campus along McFarlin Boulevard.

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Hunt 2.0 mitigates a major, longstanding issue for our congregation–the lack of safe, secure, on-campus parking–by providing a two-level underground garage with approximately 150 spaces. The underground garage will substantially improve access to all parts of our campus, as well as removing a significant amount of traffic from neighborhood streets. Ingress and egress for the garage will be located

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HUNT 2.0

underground parking at the southwest corner of the building near McFarlin Boulevard, with the security door and down ramp contained completely within the footprint of the building, thus hiding it from view of the surrounding neighborhood. Access to the floors above will be available via a grand staircase and elevators.

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HUNT 2.0

grand community space

Hunt 2.0 also more than doubles the number of adult classrooms, from 5 to 12, and sizes them more appropriately for current and future ministry requirements. Perhaps more significant, they will all be located together on one level above Elliott Hall and connect to

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a new rooftop balcony, which provides more opportunities to build community and fellowship. Hunt 2.0 also enables nearly all staff to be consolidated in new, modern offices that enhance collaboration, teamwork, and creativity.

Hunt First Floor

ELLIOTT HALL

RHODUS GARDEN

COMMUNITY SPACE

COMMUNITY SPACE

From the new front entrance facing University Boulevard and down its entire eastern side, Hunt 2.0 will provide a wealth of vibrant, lightfilled gathering space that connects seamlessly to the Rhodus Garden outside, and which dramatically improves the ease of getting from the west side of the campus to the Sanctuary and children’s building.

Wide corridors that include a grand staircase rising from the parking garage, a welcome station, coffee bar, and furnished conversation spots, all bathed in the light provided by 20-foot-tall walls of glass, will substantially enhance the ability for all generations to gather and build community. This grand corridor also serves as the point of entry to an allnew and reoriented worship space in Elliott Hall. The total space for gathering and passage increases from 8,200 square feet to approximately 13,200 square feet.

COMMUNITY SPACE

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HUNT 2.0

elliott hall

Hunt 2.0 will transform Elliott Hall into a bright, fresh, and open room that is designed to substantially enhance the Hall Worship experience and to provide critical multi-purpose space for our largest gatherings and conferences. A raised stage will be moved to the west wall, thus enabling a more comfortable and intimate seating arrangement for worship, while the entrance to Elliott Hall will be located along the east side, which will bathe the space with natural light from the new, wide glass-walled corridor just outside its doors. With 22-foot high ceilings throughout the space, new audio and video systems, an adjacent catering kitchen, and direct indoor access from all parts of our campus, the new Elliott Hall will provide even more, and better, opportunities for all generations to worship, gather, and connect.

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One of the most important elements of Hunt 2.0 will be its ability to provide a more cohesive, integrated, and welcoming experience by improving the flow from one end of our campus to the other. Removing tight doorways, creating direct, indoor access to the Sanctuary no matter where you are on campus, and generating a new connectedness to the Highland Kids Ministry Building will eliminate barriers to ministry and help create an environment that is more attractive to all generations.

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CAMPUS UPDATES

enhanced flow

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CAMPUS UPDATES

new children’s wing One of the most important elements of the Transform initiative is the creation of a more open, vibrant, and connected environment for our Highland Kids ministry, Highland Park Presbyterian Day School, the Hillier School, and two Boy Scout troops, all housed in the Highland Kids Ministry Building. The addition of approximately 7,500 square feet will enable us to provide brand-new environments for 5th and 6th Grade ministry, add new classrooms, and create direct, easily navigated indoor connections to the Sanctuary and new Hunt Building.

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CAMPUS UPDATES

children’s renovations

A fresh, new, and larger welcome and check-in center will be created inside the circle drive entrance off Park Street, enabling a more logical and direct flow to Highland Kids classrooms. Additional security systems to ensure the safety of our children will also be installed.

Our growing early childhood ministry will gain three new rooms on the first floor, all designed to meet the needs of our youngest members.

All other classrooms will receive substantial updates and renovations, including new lighting, carpet, paint, furniture, and A/V equipment. Not only will this enable us to provide an even more attractive and welcoming space for our children’s ministry, but it will also enhance the educational environment for our Day School and Hillier School ministries.

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children’s outdoor spaces

CAMPUS UPDATES

student ministry spaces

HP Pres is blessed with an abundance of outdoor garden and play spaces for the young and young-at-heart. The Transform initiative will make these areas even better, safer, and more inviting. We are updating the best of our existing facilities, and installing all-new and modern equipment that creates additional ways to interact and play. With the other modifications and additions to the Highland Kids Ministry Building the interior courtyard and playground areas will also be safely and securely enclosed.

Our student environments will be transformed from the ground up to support the ministry that is taking place today. This part of our campus will include flexible, multi-use spaces that help to usher middle and high school students into deeper and more impactful ministry opportunities. From the new, visible, and welcoming entrance, to the retractable walls that can transform three separate rooms into one large gathering space, the Bell Center will be reimagined to build the next generation of Christ followers.

CENTRAL GATHERING HIGH SCHOOL

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next steps God’s call and our purpose is clear: lead all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond. We’re grateful for the call to be stewards of our building, this missionary outpost, so that we may welcome in, equip, and send out followers of Jesus.

Will you join us on Sunday, February 25 to make a commitment to Transform Spaces to Transform Lives? While we know it will take each of us working together to reach our financial goal, we also know that committing to Transform is only a part of being a united congregation committed to living passionately into God’s call for the purpose of our church.

“In the Old Testament, we see God’s people sacrificially giving to build or repair God’s tabernacle and temple, and in the New Testament, we see believers joyfully giving to provide for the needs of the growing church.

Likewise, HP Pres members through the years provided the funds to build the facilities we currently enjoy. It is a privilege to join this sacred throng and pledge resources for the renovation and addition of spaces for God’s continuing work of transformation in our congregation, city, and world.”

LILA MARSHALL, ELDER, Campus Vision Team Member

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What is the impact of Transform on the mission and vision of the church?

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

What is Transform, and how long will it take?

Transform is a campaign to ensure that our physical campus can support the next 100 years of ministry at HP Pres. The scope of the estimated 24-30 month construction project includes substantial renovation of existing buildings, as well as the addition of new spaces, most significantly a reconstructed Hunt Building (Hunt 2.0) with two levels of underground parking for approximately 150 cars.

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We are called to lead all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus for the flourishing of our church family, our city, and beyond. Our buildings were created to be a base camp and training ground for launching people out as God’s rescue mission in the world. Updating our campus will create a more vibrant, welcoming environment that enables us to better equip people of every generation to transform lives in their families, the city, in communities, and across the world. As a result, the physical transformation of our campus as part of Transform is absolutely critical to fulfilling our mission and the goals outlined in our vision, found on pages 6 and 7.

Why are we transforming our campus now?

Recent, strong growth in our church has accelerated the need to modernize our physical space and eliminate current barriers to ministry, as well as to ensure that the campus can support our next century of ministry. In addition, several building systems are reaching the end of their expected lifespan. Acting now enables us to accomplish these goals and better support our mission of helping people of every generation find and follow Jesus.

How much will transforming the campus cost?

The current estimate for the Transform initiative is in the range of $73 million. This number may

change slightly as architectural plans are finalized, construction costs are determined with more accuracy, and the project moves through the city zoning process.

As this process has unfolded, we have sought the early support of some of our families. A number of these families have already made generous commitments to the Transform campaign, and we are very encouraged by their responses.

But this is a campaign that will require the support of all of us who call Highland Park Pres home. We believe that with everyone in our church family participating in a sacrificial way, we will be able to achieve our fundraising goal.

Have the architectural plans been finalized?

The Transform initiative requires further refinement before architectural plans are finalized.

Presented in this guide is the campus master plan, which represents broad goals set forth by our congregation, elders, and Campus Vision team.

What is being built/updated during Transform?

The Transform initiative features major additions and updates to most of our campus, the most prominent of which will be a completely reconstructed Hunt Building with two levels of underground parking, all new structures and major renovations to the Alexander Building (our Next Generation ministry areas), and additional renovations intended to improve substantially the flow and use

of our entire campus. Current plans call for the addition of approximately 68,200-square-feet of new above ground space, and an additional 70,000 square feet for two levels of underground parking. Approximately 70,000 square feet of the remaining facilities (including all of the Alexander Building) will receive some sort of renovation or update.

Why locate underground parking below Hunt 2.0?

After careful study and consideration, multiple architects, consultants, and our planning committee determined that placing underground parking below a rebuilt Hunt Building resolves the greatest number of challenges, provides the most benefits, and does so in the only financially prudent and feasible location.

Other proposed locations were determined to be untenable for a myriad of reasons, from cost, to complex utility and zoning issues, to neighborhood impact. Underground parking below the Hunt Building enables us to keep construction within our existing campus footprint. The planning committee also wanted to ensure that our investment would focus on facilities that truly transform the church and its ability to create followers of Jesus Christ for the next 100 years, and not on a cost-prohibitive, standalone parking structure. Finally, underground parking below the Hunt Building enables us to retain all the value and future flexibility in our west block between Shannon Lane and Westwick Road.

How will Transform improve our worship services?

All of our worship services will benefit from the enhanced flow on campus, new common gathering spaces, and improved accessibility. The most transformational element of the plan is a completely new and purposebuilt space for our contemporary worship service and other community gatherings, which are currently housed in Elliott Hall. The worship hall will be rotated 90° to allow direct access from the new welcome center and glasswalled atrium along the Rhodus Garden, while improving the seating arrangement and capacity. In addition, modern acoustics, lighting, staging, and sound will have a profound impact on our contemporary worship service.

The Sanctuary, which was significantly refurbished in 2009 and recently received new audio and video equipment, will receive lighting updates.

How will Transform improve our recreation facilities?

We will replace outdated or poorly performing equipment in the outdoor playground and Schoellkopf Children’s Garden courtyard and complete other renovations that encourage families to use the facilities year round, thus creating additional opportunities for ministry and outreach.

A new multi-purpose gym is planned for the rebuilt Hunt Building. Modern design and construction techniques will provide this space with flexibility and usage capabilities currently unavailable in the existing gym. As designed, this

space will be approximately the size of a full size junior high basketball court.

How will Transform improve our libraries?

Our libraries will be more visible, accessible, and welcoming to encourage more use and create small gathering areas. The updated master plan currently envisions a library and resource center on the second floor of the rebuilt Hunt building, at the heart of our adult discipleship environments.

Our Meyercord Children’s Library will also receive a face lift as part of the extensive updates to the Highland Kids Ministry Building.

How will Transform improve the Highland Park Presbyterian Day School and the Hillier School?

Transform calls for classrooms to be updated with a fresh look, including new paint, floors, windows, and furniture. Redesigned spaces will further our mission and provide the best learning environment for our students. Both schools will remain active and open throughout construction. Some classes will be relocated within the church campus for a portion of the school year, but the temporary rooms will still provide the same safe, nurturing environment.

How does the project affect the Columbarium?

The Columbarium will not be modified or relocated as a part of the Transform initiative.

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Will construction have an impact on our worship services or ministries?

Construction will take place in phases and will be staggered strategically to minimize the impact on worship services and weekly ministry activities. We may have to temporarily relocate and reschedule some events and activities during construction, but we are committed to fulfilling our church’s mission throughout the full construction schedule.

How will construction affect our neighborhood?

Details will be finalized as we move closer to construction, but we are committed to minimizing the impact on surrounding areas during construction. The City of University Park is experienced and skilled in shepherding projects like ours and will guide our efforts to substantially mitigate the impact on our neighbors.

In addition, Echelon, a construction management firm engaged by HP Pres, will utilize many of the same strategies used to reconstruct HPUMC’s Biggers Building.

How can I make a commitment to Transform?

On Sunday, February 25, our worship services will dedicate a moment to praying for and committing financially to Transform and the impact it will have on our church’s ministry for the next century. In the interim, please pray for God’s guidance on how he wants you to participate in Transform.

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How can I pledge if I do not attend on Commitment Sunday?

Online pledges will be accepted beginning Monday, February 26 at transform.hppres.org.

How do I determine my contribution?

Your decision to give to the Transform campaign should be the result of a thoughtful, prayerful process to discover how God would have you respond. This is a true legacy project for our church, and our hope is that every person in our church family will fully commit to supporting Transform with a sacrificial commitment above and beyond their ongoing, faithful giving to the ministry of Highland Park Pres. Every gift matters; it is not so much about the amount as it is about partnering in the vision to which God has called us as a flourishing church.

What if I can’t fulfill my commitment?

Unforeseen circumstances may cause you to increase or decrease your giving commitment in the future.

At any time you can review or change your commitment by notifying the finance office.

If we raise more than what is needed for Transform, how will those funds be used?

If more funds are raised than are needed for the project, the surplus will be placed into the Capital

Asset Replacement Reserve and will be utilized only in connection with the physical facilities of HP Pres or used to establish an endowment to defray the cost of operations and maintenance of the new facilities.

What are the next steps in the filing process with the City of University Park?

A request for an amendment to the Planned Development zoning for HP Pres that will allow the Transform project to be fully implemented has been filed with the City of University Park. The re-zoning process involves a succession of Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and City Council meetings.

For more information, see zoninghppres.org.

How can I share thoughts or questions about the zoning process?

For technical questions, issues about zoning, neighborhood informational meetings, construction details, and city filings, please visit zoninghppres.org for more information provided by Masterplan, a Dallas-based land use consulting company that is assisting the church with neighborhood outreach and the rezoning process at the City of University Park.

Who is on the Campus Vision team?

We’re grateful to everyone who has helped make the Transform initiative possible. Special thanks to: HP PRES CAMPUS VISION TEAM Clay Sell, Moderator Bryan Dunagan Art Harding Doug Hawthorne Zack House Lila Marshall Leslie Melson Monty Montgomery Nancy Seay Mark Story Steve Van Amburgh

How can I share feedback?

We’d love to hear from you! The Campus Vision team can be reached through the Transform website at transform.hppres.org.

HP PRES FUNDRAISING Ellen and John McStay, Honorary Chairs Laurie and Mark Connell, Chairs ECHELON LEADERSHIP Derek Crowe Jason Harper Velpeau Hawes

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MASTERPLAN CONSULTANTS Dallas Cothrum Beth D’Arcy OMNIPLAN ARCHITECTS Aaron Farmer Wes Garwood Tip Housewright Mark Holsinger Meredith Quigley THE COULTER GROUP Juliette Coulter Ross Coulter GENERIS CONSULTING FIRM Jim Sheppard MERRIMAN HOLT POWELL Bill Merriman Jim Powell 45

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commit to transform spaces to transform lives SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

transform.hppres.org

The measure of our success will not be found in beautiful buildings or modernized facilities. It will be measured in the transformation of lives at Highland Park Pres, in Dallas, and throughout the world in the years and decades to come.� ­BRYAN DUNAGAN Senior Pastor

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commit to transform spaces to transform lives 2/25/18 transform.hppres.org