Relocation Announcement

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has important news to share about the future of our facility and property located in Winter Park, Florida. This past fall, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) approached the Florida Conference Executive Committee with an official proposal to purchase our entire facility/property as part of road expansion work on Interstate 4. We praise God for his goodness and provision as He reveals the next stepping stone in our journey together. As part of our commitment to keep our constituent members informed about this opportunity, look for regular news updates published on this web page.

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Project News

• God's Next Stepping Stone — 03/19/2012
  Florida Conference President Mike Cauley's editorial for Spring 2012, sharing God's blessing over our relocation in the coming years.
• Florida Conference Sells Headquarters Building and Property — 01/30/2012
  Announcing an exciting new chapter in our history as the Florida Department of Transportation acquires the Florida Conference headquarters property, and we praise God for His guidance over this opportunity to locate a new office facility that will better equip us to serve constituent members.

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1. Why did Florida Conference decide to sell?
   
   While we have known for several years that our current facility limited our ability to do all we could (working with limited office space and parking capacity), we did not initiate this process. Rather, the Florida Department of Transportation began eminent domain proceedings some time ago. With the knowledge that a partial taking would further limit parking, it became clear that it was advantageous to sell the entire facility and property. Through good and careful negotiations, a purchase price was agreed upon with provision for extended possession by Florida Conference.
2. Where is Florida Conference moving?
   
   We have yet to determine the location of our future Conference office, however it will remain in the greater Orlando area.
3. When is Florida Conference moving?
   
   Our agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation allows us to stay in our current facility for two years from January 2012—rent-free! This means we have sufficient time to carefully secure our future facility.
4. Who decided/approved the sale?
   
   The Florida Conference Executive Committee was unified in its decision to move forward to sell our property to the Florida Department of Transportation.
5. Why didn’t the wider church body and Conference-wide leaders know this was in the works?
   
   To maintain the integrity of our negotiations with the Florida Department of Transportation, it was important to limit discussions and approvals to the Florida Conference Executive Committee.
6. Did Florida Conference get a fair price for the sale?
   
   Based on the diligent work of Conference staff and respected legal counsel, we are confident that we received a fair price from the Florida Department of Transportation. The price was based on favorable appraisals, especially considering the current real estate market in Florida.
7. Won’t this move put a strain on Florida Conference’s budget?
   
   No. Our agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation allows us to occupy the current facility rent-free—and the Department of Transportation will cover certain moving and relocation expenses when that day comes. This will be in addition to the purchase price.
8. How will this impact Seventh-day Adventist churches and schools?
   
   Our office relocation in the coming years will be beneficial to our churches and schools. Florida Conference will have more space in a new facility to house all ministries and support teams in one centralized location to serve our churches and schools well.
9. Will the Adventist Book Center move to the same facility as Florida Conference or will it be at a separate location?
   
   Although we will trust the Lord’s leading if separate properties for the Florida Conference office and Adventist Book Center are shown to us as our best option for relocation, our current plans are for the Adventist Book Center to occupy the same facility as Florida Conference, just as it currently does.
10. Who should I contact if I know of available real estate?
    
    Simply use the Talk To Us feedback form on this page and share your ideas. Our relocation team will carefully consider all viable options.
11. Who do I contact if I have questions, comments or concerns?
    
    Simply use the Talk To Us feedback form on this page. Our relocation team will respond to feedback wherever necessary.

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