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The answer is simple, they hire an architect! The typical architect never bothers to help a church define its ministry mission or establish a building budget. They’re not equipped to do that. After all, their specialty is overdesign! The result…a set of plans that’s over budget. Get the help you need up-front with a church [...]
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Secure the services of a seasoned church building consultant. This person will save you much more money than his fee. You will have peace of mind throughout the process and someone to look out for your best interests.
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If you’ve seriously been considering a building program, you need to take a hard look at it now. Materials, Contractors, and Financing are costing less than they have in years. Connect with a church building expert who understands the business and can get the ball rolling. Visit us at www.yourchurchrep.com
The industry is full of church building “consultants” who don’t know the difference between a bar joist and a roof jack. Hire a company like that and you might as well go to your accountant for your bypass surgery. Doesn’t the money God has entrusted to you require a special kind of watchfulness? If I’m [...]
Any good church building consultant will save your church substantially more money than you’ll spend for his services. That’s only half the story, here’s the other half. Do you have the time or expertise to manage a construction project? Who’ll pick up the pieces when you’ve gone over budget? That’s why you need an experienced [...]
Have you heard about Building for Ministry?
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 [...]
Now is doubtlessly the best time for churches to move ahead with their building plans. There’s plenty of money, through specialized lenders, for churches to build. In addition to that, labor and materials are significantly lower than a year ago.
Do you have building plans? Do you want to move forward with your new building [...]
Who serves on the building committee? Opinions vary throughout the industry.
My suggestion is that the building committee/team should consist of seven to nine mature church members who possess a strong understanding of the church’s vision.
These are the people who represent specific ministries of the church, ensuring a comprehensive balance. They are ministry-motivated and will make [...]
Why is forming teams an important step when starting a church construction project?
As scripture puts it…
“And if you know of any among them with special ability, put them in charge…”
Genesis 47:6
A frustrated minister once said to his congregation: “Crying babies and disruptive children, like good intentions, should be carried out immediately.”
The right team will guide [...]
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 [...]
“...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