5 Common Communication Mistakes in Construction Projects
Have you ever hit “send” on a text message without double-checking it? And has the “autocorrect” function ever failed you so miserably that what you sent completely confused the message? Communication is as basic and essential to humanity as breathing. Unlike breathing, though, sending and receiving messages can get complicated. When it does, progress of all kinds can grind to a halt, including construction projects. Effective communication is the backbone of a well-executed construction project, from coordinating tasks and ensuring safety to managing timelines and budgets. With over 17 years of experience and roughly 45 projects completed each year, we [...]
7 Steps to Cast a Compelling Vision for Church Construction
If your church ceased to exist, would anyone notice? Most pastors enter the ministry out of a devoted love for God, a sweet desire to bless His people, and a drive to adorn all creation with God’s beauty. Why is it, then, that phrases like this are all too familiar: “I only hear from the church when they want money.” “I like Jesus, but not the church.” What if your congregation could write a better story for your community? Do you have the necessary courage and faith to lead your people to follow Jesus to bless your community? Pastor – [...]
4 Costly Mistakes in Your New Construction Project and Expansions
Over the last several years, I have met with a handful of clients who have realized well into the due diligence phase that the vision they set out to achieve for their new construction project or expansion project would not happen. I was brought in to help set up a new course to raise the project from the ashes before the entire vision was either put on hold or canceled altogether. By closely assessing the situation, I uncovered an unsettling reality that the project was stalling out. Unfortunately, this is a situation I have seen far too many times in [...]
3 Great Ways To Get Your Congregation Engaged With Your Next Church Construction Project
In Chapter 12 of the first letter from Paul to the Corinthians, the Holy Spirit of God speaks through his prophet about the myriad spiritual gifts that He has given His people in order for them to perform tasks and produce fruit that please and glorify Him and which edifies His Church and His coming Kingdom. The quintessence of this chapter is God’s desire for His people to amalgamate these varied gifts, talents, and abilities that He has given to us in collaboration with each other toward the production of great things. For your congregation, your next church construction project [...]
Deliver – 4 Questions to Solidify a Successful Church Building Project
The final phase of the CMS Framework, Deliver, puts the finishing touches on your church building project plans and prepares you and your church for life after project completion.
Before You Build: 5 Things Every Church Must Consider
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