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As a child, I recall sitting on a rickety old pew in my church, the colorful sunlight warming me as it streamed through the stained glass. Before me stood my father, passionately preaching from the pulpit about our community’s love, and dreaming of a new building we would one day call home.
When the groundbreaking ceremony finally arrived, we inscribed prayers on fresh concrete floors, and explored the framed timbers before the walls were clad in drywall. The grand opening was a spectacle. The entire congregation, led by a police escort, marched from our old building’s steps to the new site’s parking lot. It was a momentous occasion in our small town.
The most rewarding part? The community’s response. In a town of 7,000, where cows often outnumbered people, our church’s attendance soared to over 500 after moving into the new facility.
This memory fuels my passion for helping churches achieve their full potential. Unfortunately, despite embracing a divine vision like this one, many churches struggle with the building process.
A lack of expertise in architecture and experience in construction leaves them stuck in a quagmire. What once was a dream, now becomes a horrific nightmare of delays, infighting and frustration.
Enter Visioneering Studios.
Our mission is to serve churches by helping them avoid pitfalls, navigate challenges and launch their inspired visions into reality.
When it comes to keeping your building project on track, here are three keys to success:
1. Establish a Target Budget
Even if your church is unsure about the budget, setting a financial threshold is essential to avoid stalling the project. Financial sustainability is paramount in preventing setbacks.
2. Set a Timeline
Without clear deadlines and key dates, projects tend to linger. A well-structured timeline encompassing design, construction, and fundraising ensures everyone understands expectations and decision deadlines.
3. Formalize the Decision-Making Process
Many churches struggle with unclear decision-making roles. Establishing a structured process fosters trust within the team and streamlines communication, preventing unnecessary delays.
By ensuring clear roles, setting detailed timelines, and establishing a realistic budget, your project stands the best chance to succeed. Think ahead and envision where your church will be in the next 5-10 years, then share it with stakeholders.
Being proactive is key. Don’t wait for a crisis to emerge, because it inevitably will. Implementing necessary changes now helps ensure a smoother process going forward. This approach keeps your church moving forward in unison, avoiding stagnation and ensuring continuous progress.
As the project evolves, embrace the momentum, celebrate the little victories along the way, and keep pushing toward the collective vision your church community set forth.
As always, we’re here to help, so don’t hesitate to contact the Visioneering team. Whether it’s answering a few questions or jumping in with both feet, we’ll assist in any way we can to make your project become a brilliant success.
