A growing church is a great problem to have, but at what point is it time to grow your physical building to facilitate your growing ministry? Join the Churches by Daniels team as they discuss preparing for a renovation or expansion, new construction, and the ins and...
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Church Facility Projects – Preparing for the Capital Campaign
There's a phase with every church facility project that is all about raising money. While that may sound unappealing in ministry, the practical reality is any building project will require a significant financial investment. Thankfully, raising funds...
Are Your Facilities a Barrier to Your Ministry? Part II
Last week, we discussed how a church’s building design communicates to its attendees. While growth is the goal for a church, commencing a church expansion project requires careful consideration. If you expand too early, you might not see the return on your investment....
IT & AVL Integration in Construction Planning & Projects
Why is it important to include IT and AVL integration into the planning process of any new build or renovation project your church is undergoing?
Owner Direct Purchase Program Benefits
In the current inflationary climate for construction projects, churches and other non-profits should not be passing up any opportunities to reduce their rapidly rising project costs. Leveraging their exemption from paying state sales tax is among the most beneficial...
Setting a Realistic Design & Construction Budget
Setting and adhering to a realistic target project budget is one of the most critical yet most difficult tasks for any project owner. It is often made more difficult in challenging economic times of labor and material availability uncertainty and rising...
An Accurate Project Scope of Work
A project scope of work, often referred to as “SOW” is an essential aspect of any design and construction project. It defines what is expected as an outcome of the project and is an essential first step in any project. Anyone who has ever planned a home...
CFX Facilities & Operations Seminars Teach about Building Management, Construction, and Operations
Facilities Managers, Executive Pastors, Elder Boards, and administrative staff all share the burden of being good stewards over the building and business operations of the church. That's why it's important for them to have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out...
Selecting your Design & Construction Team
Last month we covered the three primary project delivery methods; Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, & Design-Build and reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of each method considering the challenging current construction market conditions. This...
Construction Project Delivery Methods
There is probably no more important decision a project owner team is faced with than what delivery method they will select for their capital project. So, what does “project delivery method” mean? Most people are familiar with the primary roles...
Retrofitting: The Future of Church Construction?
We can all agree that the last two years have been crazy. Real estate has skyrocketed, supply issues are affecting everything from paint to plastic to plywood, and the cost of everything has gone up. Each of these presents a problem in daily life for each of us, but...
Access Audio Supports Crossroads Church Student Ministry Camp with VUE
Cincinnati-based production company deploys al-8 line arrays in support of contemporary Christian worship music at the Student Ministry High School and Middle School Camps in Miamisburg, OH
New Church Location in Texas Outfitted with System Headed by d&b audiotechnik
Integration firm Diversified provides a design and install at refurbished 600-seat worship space for The House in Ft. Worth that utilizes A-Series loudspeakers and supporting components
Skinny Jeans Are Out; So Are Megachurches
Church design trends change just like fashion trends change; understanding how to use your building to connect with your community is key
Three Insider Tips for Pastors Before a Facilities Upgrade
Advice from both an architect and a church operations pastor on how to have a successful and less stressful building upgrade
Why First Impressions Matter
It’s important to consider the details when making your guests feel welcome
The Uncovered History of First Presbyterian Church
This 200-year-old church’s renovation project discovered pieces of history that they recovered
Daytona Beach Church Removes Barriers to Christ
Understanding their community helped this church grow and thrive as they followed their master plan
Possess Your Land…Buying a Building for Ministry Use
When looking to buy a building for ministry expansion, it’s important to know what to look for
ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN – Evolution of a Growing Church Community
This Texas church was able to create a more attractive campus with GFF Architects to design a project with future-planning capabilities
Defining a Successful Build Team
Building a successful team when working on a building project requires these 5 motivational areas