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This is a book that Dr. Phil Roberts, President Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, calls an “essential read on everything you need to know about building a church.” He goes on to say “This volume is a must read for every pastor contemplating or in the middle of a [...]
Phase five of a Capital Campaign is the Follow-up Phase.
Typically, this phase extends over the next three years. Experience has taught us that regular testimonies, from the individuals who have already made sacrificial commitments, are of great value. They serve as models and challenge others to maintain their commitments, as well. It is amazing to [...]
Phase two of a Capital Campaign is the Planning phase.
This phase is sometimes referred to as the “Silent Phase”, since most of the work is accomplished behind the scenes. Special campaign days may be planned, usually including a kick-off banquet. Publications are produced that will be utilized in keeping the congregation up to date.
During this phase [...]
Step Three: Stewardship / Capital Campaign
The next question to ask when building a new church building is, “How are we going to pay for our new church construction project?”
The funding task demands the involvement of talented lay and staff people, found within the church body, acting as a task force to raise the funds. Should [...]
All tasks involving change face a host of unique obstacles. For a local community of believers, “change” is sure to create a level of controversy uncommon to the secular community. The mere mention of the words “building” or “relocating” …even the thought of changing the paint color in the ladies restroom… and controversy, predictably, is [...]
There is a need for pastors and congregations to understand that there is a right way and a wrong way to structure a church building program. It is apparent that a great cloud of mystery has developed concerning the entire building process, extending from design to completion. This uncertainty has, too often, resulted in poor [...]
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 4:2-3
Strange, you might think, that a church building consultant would introduce a commentary on construction design with a reference to unity. Actually, it is really not [...]
If you’re ever in a position where you are trying to make a decision between facility expansion and maintaining your current level of ministry, the answer is a no-brainer! Never sacrifice ministry for building! For years I have consulted with churches in good economic times and bad. The cardinal rule here is that God blesses [...]
Other than the obvious items like plans, specs and permits, the church should have determined their ministry mission. In other words what is their targeted ministry outreach? If it is families with young children, then perhaps they should consider expansion of classroom and fellowship area. The only way to be successful in your due diligence [...]
Obviously there are numerous indicators that you should consider before expanding your church facility. Indicators such as sustained growth, financial stability and resources are but a few. Perhaps overlooked most is the spiritual side of the equation. Has your church fellowship been diligent in seeking God’s will in His direction for your church? If the [...]
“...to have completed our new headquarters within budget is an enormous achievement and one for which we will be permanently indebted to you.”
Dr. Clive Calver,
President of World Relief
Building for Ministry, by Richard White