Buildings
Blueprints, architects, building supervisors, punch lists … sounds like a headache waiting to happen! Included here are some helpful articles, from architects that have worked with churches on a new building, as well as from church leaders that have survived the building experience.
What makes for a great church building? That depends. What is your church culture? Who and what age group are you targeting with the gospel? And how does your facilities team keep your resources looking great? If your church looks like it stepped out of 1983—dust and all—you might as well lead visitors in the front door and out the back.
From Vision to Completion: Navigating Your Church Building Project Well
Without Losing Your Sanity! Few things stretch an Executive Pastor like a building project—it’s exciting, exhausting, and full of surprises. ChurchWay Advisors founder Mike Kern will walk through the six phases of solving a [...]
Build Smart, Not Just Big: Maximizing Impact Within Your Budget
In church building projects, it’s easy to equate bigger spaces with greater impact—but that’s not always the case. This session explores how thoughtful planning and strategic budgeting can create more meaningful ministry spaces without [...]
7 Costly Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Church Building Project
And How to Avoid Them Note that this webinar will start at 1 pm Central A church building project is one of the biggest financial and ministry investments you’ll ever make—but one wrong move [...]
7 Costly Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Church Building Project
And How to Avoid Them A church building project is one of the biggest financial and ministry investments you’ll ever make—but one wrong move can send it off the rails. Dave Milam, Chief Strategy [...]
Intentional Spaces, No Sledgehammer Required
Rethinking Renovation with Purpose Come learn how strategic, people-first design can transform a church’s environment into a powerful tool for ministry. In this session, you will discover how intentional spaces improve guest experiences, empower [...]
7 Signs It’s Time to Build—And When to Pause
There’s a moment when band-aid solutions stop working—and bold leadership is required. In this practical, no-fluff webinar, we’ll unpack seven clear signs that it may be time to pull the trigger on a new [...]
Building Before and After
A Picture is Worth 1,000 words These before and after shots tell the story. Churches with adequate facilities become beautiful and functional places for ministry. See the Build Smart page. [...]
Identifying, Evaluating and Solving Problem Areas Within Your Church Campus and Facilities
Your congregation may be reporting some challenges, but what are the core problems that you need to identify? Bruce Woody brings years of experience in church architecture. This discussion will help you [...]
6 Tips for Creating a Welcoming Student Space
Starting a new student ministry chapter can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether it’s a youth lobby, small group area, or large program room, creating a welcoming environment is essential to help new students [...]
6 Reasons Why Your Students Hate Their Space
Here we go again, preaching about the significance of the 'Gen Next,’ but ever notice how our students seem to get stuck with the short end of the stick? They're often put [...]
Seeing Around the Corner: 2024 Church Design Trends
Every year brings a parade of design trends that often create an avalanche of expenses. In case you missed Dave’s Breakfast season at the 2024 XPastor Seminar last month, he is going [...]
How to Create Engaging Spaces
People want connection and fellowship at church. Great preaching and family ministries are a must as well—of course! Pivotal, though are spaces that foster community and engagement. Tune in to this webinar [...]
Ministry Should Dictate Real Estate, Part 2
This is part two of our time with Matt Messier and Carlin Beekman. We had so much great material in part one, that we needed a follow-up. See this link for part [...]
Multiply Hospitality with Renewed Outdoor Spaces—A Case Study
You can raise the visibility of your church with a campus improvement. Mike Gould, an XP at First Baptist Church of Frisco, did that in a series of campus changes. Those small [...]
5 MultiSite Campus Design and Renovation Strategies
Multi-site church leaders nationwide are acquiring and launching campuses in record numbers. In this exclusive XPastor webinar, Dave will present five field-tested design strategies for overhauling and launching a new campus without [...]
Ministry Should Dictate Real Estate
Churches can feel stuck with their property. Real estate should not be the driving factor in your ministry. Ministry comes first and your property should fulfill your church vision. There are local [...]
Five Budget Busting Spaces You Think You Need but Really Don’t
Wasting money on spaces that really don’t matter is one of the most dangerous pitfalls that a church can fall into. The truth is, anyone can justify why they need room for [...]
Best Questions to Ask Your Architect for Your Next Building
When was the last time that you built or renovated your facility? For some it was last year, others 10 years and others … never. Let’s talk with a seasoned and award [...]
Budgeting Your Next Building Project
Most projects start with a vision, idea, or dream and then quickly run into reality—specifically, the reality of, How are we going to pay for all of this? Join us as we sit [...]
Church Spaces for Introverts, Extroverts, and Nickelback Fans
From Introverts who actively dodge your overzealous door greeters to extroverts who are the overzealous door greeters, the needs of our communities are as diverse as the people who attend. Add to [...]
A Sound System for the Next Decade
Our church was in the middle of planning for a sound system renovation for our worship center. Then came the live XPastor broadcast on Auditoriums Post-Covid: Big Ideas to Think Through When Designing Your [...]
How to Budget For Your Next Project
Most projects start with a vision, idea, or dream and then quickly run into reality—specifically, the reality of, "How are we going to pay for all of this?" Join us as we sit [...]
The Nuts and Bolts of Commercial Development on Your Site
For years you’ve imagined that irresistible coffee hot-spot on the corner of your property that lures the community to your campus and increases the bottom line. But, you’re not sure how to [...]
The Seven Deadly Sins of Church Building Design—and how to Fix Them
What are the seven most common church designs mistakes? You know, the ones that create the biggest headache for church leaders. Dave Milam will explain a mistake, then watch Bob Bergmann fix [...]