Buildings2025-03-04T20:22:23-06:00

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.

Intentional Spaces, No Sledgehammer Required

By |June 30th, 2025|

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

By |April 4th, 2025|

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

By |April 3rd, 2025|

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. [...]

6 Tips for Creating a Welcoming Student Space

By |August 20th, 2024|

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 [...]

How to Create Engaging Spaces

By |September 18th, 2023|

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 [...]

5 MultiSite Campus Design and Renovation Strategies

By |August 2nd, 2023|

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

By |April 17th, 2023|

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 [...]

Budgeting Your Next Building Project

By |September 24th, 2022|

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 [...]

A Sound System for the Next Decade

By |October 19th, 2021|

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

By |July 2nd, 2021|

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 [...]