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Making The Most Of The Church Design Process
The ministry of churches is changing a lot these days. Churches are working hard to be a part of their communities on a regular basis rather than just on Sundays and maybe Wednesdays. nnFor this reason, the needs of churches are changing, which means that when churches expand or build new buildings, they are thinking about different things and planning their buildings in different ways than they might have even 10 years ago. nnBruce C. Anderson, President for Build-Masters Gr
March 5, 2008
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Will Your Church Design Budget Be Impacted By Fees & Regulations?
When you're thinking about building a new church building, you probably have a pretty straightforward idea of what you think your building will cost or what your money will actually be buying: a magnificent new church building and the land it sits on. nnBut most church design experts say that about 20 percent of the cost of a church goes to things like impact fees, compliance with building codes, regulations and ordinances, hooking up or tapping into utilities, soil analysis
March 5, 2008
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Estimating A Budget For A New Church Design
When you start thinking about a new church building project, it's easy to get caught up in big dreams of what you want your church to look like, the amenities you want it to have and the size of your sanctuary. nnBut when those dreams are brought into the harsh light of a budget and the need to raise funds for the project, it can be a little difficult to reconcile your hopes for the building with your budgetary reality. nnThat's why it is so important to try to figure out exa
March 5, 2008
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Should You Choose A Building Committee In The Church Building Process?
Your ministry is an oasis for your parishioners and the visitors who come there. You need the right building to meet the needs of the people who attend your church and to meet your ministry in the community that you want to be involved in to serve God in the best possible way.nnWhen you start thinking about the kind of church building that you want to have, you need to have a vision for what your community needs and how to best meet those needs. nnIt's also vital to have the
March 5, 2008
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Why You Need A Master Plan For Your Church Project
Back in the good old days, people wanted to have churches in their neighborhoods. Churches provided a backbone for the community, a place where people could gather, and an unconscious sign that this was a good neighborhood. nnThese days, some people aren't as friendly to church construction as they used to be. Neighbors might be worried about the noise or traffic problems caused by having a large church move in. Others might be worried that a new church would impact sale of a
January 18, 2008