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Often times developing a phased church building program is over looked because it’s not always brought to the table as an alternative means to the desired end. Properly phased building programs that include creating the infrastructure required for subsequent building phases can be accomplished at a fraction of the cost of completing the whole facility [...]
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 [...]
I suggest that you organize a Prayer Team early in the process. Their sole function is to pray for the building program as a whole. No prayers for Aunt Susie or Sister Sue, just prayer for the building committee, the contractor, the sub-contractors, the municipality, etc.
We have recommended Prayer Teams to churches considering a building [...]
The next team for the typical mid-to larger-sized church to consider is the Finance/Stewardship Team. This entity represents the “financial face” of the building project.
Some of the legitimate questions this team will seek to answer are:
“How much money will we need to generate?”
“Can we raise what we need?”
“What is the best way to raise money?”
“How [...]
The Master Planning Team’s mission is to effectively incorporate the Vision Team’s principles within a comprehensive master plan. It will also include such suggestions which are articulated in the Needs Analysis and Feasibility Study.
This team should include five to eight members, with key representation from Worship, Christian Education, Youth, Music and Finance, as well as [...]
Vision Team members work closely with the Master Planning Team to insure that the church’s established vision is implemented within the master planning concept designs. This team is the entity responsible for defining, publishing, and communicating the adopted vision to the church body and to the various design personnel.
The Vision Team will likely be chaired [...]
Construction “support” teams are formed to assist with specific aspects of the construction process. Some examples of “support” teams would be the Interior/Decorating Committee, the Finance Committee or the Facilities Committee, etc.
When looking for construction support team members, look for individuals who love the kind of work they are being asked to do. Be certain, [...]
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 [...]
“...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