Construction

Winston Churchill said, "We shape our buildings, and afterwards, our buildings shape us." The implications of that statement for our worship and Christian education are many. Use this training download to help clarify your thoughts and streamline the process of building or renovating a church facility. Table of Contents: Starting Out Right How to prepare for a successful building venture. Dan Ehrman Do We Really Need to Build? Carefully assess your church's needs and motives before diving into a building project. Thomas G. Dolan Building On Your Beliefs The best church facilities connect the congregation's identity and ministry focus. Thomas G. Dolan Shared Vision, Best Value To get the most for your money, build with both ministry and stewardship in mind. John Throop The Sociology of Church Construction Society is moving in fascinating new directions: will your new building plans adjust? Lee A. Dean Building Blocks Select the right planners and stewards to head off trouble before it starts. David Wilkinson Methods of Construction Select the building style that best meets the need of your church?s project. Thomas G. Dolan After the Project Starts The work of a church building committee doesn't end when the crew arrives. David Wilkinson How to Be a Good Client Steps you can take for successful relationships with those who will build your church. Dennis Ehrman and Dan Ehrman