Three Ways Capital Campaigns for Churches Can Maximize Your Impact
“Money is the root of all evil.” How many times have you heard people misquote this Bible verse? Money is not evil, nor is it the root of all evil. Currency, in one form or another, is part of life’s equation. Whether you trade time, talent, or treasure – everyone needs to purchase something from someone else at some point. Money is not evil. “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” Engaging in capital campaigns for churches can significantly bless your ministry and community. Not to take - but to empower people to give. Avoiding [...]
Church Debt and Your Congregation: Stepping into an Inspiring Future
Something changed in the American psyche after 2008. Not unlike what happened to the generation who survived The Great Depression. In the wake of 2008’s housing market crash, many people understandably became debt averse. Helpful leaders in the financial sector coined catchy phrases and practices to guide people out of and away from debt. Dave Ramsey says, “Debt is dumb, cash is king, and the paid-off home mortgage has taken the place of the BMW as the status symbol of choice.” To help exert self-control, some people even put their credit cards in the freezer. Symbolically, they “freeze” their excess [...]
Strategic Church Communication for Defining Moments of Your Church’s Life
There are times in life when you only get one shot. How you approach these moments can build momentum and position you for success. But if you approach the opportunity flippantly, you may waste valuable resources, add frustration to your life, and create work that could have been avoided. Defining moments in your church’s life don’t come around often. Momentum gets diluted if you aren’t deliberate in how you approach them. Vision gets clouded. There is a better way forward. Church communication matters. Pastors – you can give your people the clarity they need to follow the direction you’re setting. [...]
Creative Fundraising for School Construction Projects: 5 Ideas to Get You Started
Discover innovative approaches to raise funds for school construction. Engage the local community, organize exciting events, and bring your community together.
Innovating Senior Living: Understanding the GUIDE Model for Dementia Care with Catalyst
Momma said there’d be days like this. But Mom couldn’t have known that these days would be so tumultuous. Or how excruciating it would be to ensure she receives the care she deserves in her senior years. But the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world, catching everyone off guard. The workforce faced an unexpected and tremendous strain, particularly in the senior care space. No one saw how supply chain disruptions would cause construction delays, compounding the issues created by differed maintenance in the face of skyrocketing demand for care. Mom never mentioned that the senior healthcare industry would have to [...]
Church First Impressions: 5 Simple, Useful Tips for Pastors to Create Lasting Guest Impact | Church Answers
15 minutes…. That’s all the time you have to make a solid first impression. Long before the pastor ever steps behind the pulpit, people have decided if they’ll be back. This is a generous amount of time compared to how quickly people decide about other aspects impacting your church. Of course, each of these snap judgments can be overcome. But why start from a deficit? What if you could make an excellent first impression – online, in the parking lot, from your greeters, with your interior design – that set you up for success? Church first impressions matter. You may [...]
5 Construction Communication Mistakes Your Church Cannot Afford to Make
How do people know when it’s time for students to return to school? It’s hard to miss, isn’t it? Schools send out all kinds of communication. Parents and legal guardians have their inboxes, mailboxes, and social media feeds flooded with information and invitations. Stores rearrange their displays so you’re tempted to buy #2 pencils whether you need them or not! If you live in America during the fall, it’s nearly impossible to miss the “back to school” season. This happens annually. Intentionally. For a targeted period of time. How effective would “back to school” sales be if they ran year-round? [...]
Overcoming Challenges in Committee-Driven Church Building Projects
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This ancient wisdom from Africa rings true across the centuries and across the ocean. Sometimes, efficiency isn’t what’s needed. Community is. After all, the first - and only - thing God said that was not good in His creation was man being alone. We were designed to engage in life together. That’s why the team at Catalyst Construction believes that church buildings are best constructed when churches adopt a team-based approach to their projects. However, committee-led church building projects are not without their challenges. It [...]
5 Things to Consider Before Starting a New School Construction Project
Hindsight is 20/20. Or so the saying goes. Why? Some things can only be learned through experience and by making mistakes. But what if the stakes are high? What if the future of many human beings is on the line? Embarking on a new school construction project is an exciting endeavor that promises to create a conducive learning environment for students and provide educational opportunities for generations to come. However, before breaking ground and diving into the construction process, it is crucial to take a step back and consider several key factors that can significantly impact the project's success. Proper [...]
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 [...]
