At some point I will write a book on this topic, not just on the mistakes I see being made over and over again, but the ones I made myself. Rarely when a mistake is made is it the first time that ever happened and rarely is it a unique one-off with a random reason....
I hate to admit it, but I made all these mistakes when I was on-staff at my church. I remember walking into a large conference room with architects, engineers, contractors, city planners and it felt like they were speaking a different language. The biggest gap, what I...
As a Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, or Head of School, few responsibilities feel heavier than guiding your board and leadership team through major building decisions. Whether you are considering church building updates, a full church renovation, or phased church...
Building a home for a move of God is rarely as simple as “if you build it, they will come.” For most church leaders and Christian school boards, the reality is a lot more… paralyzing. You’re standing on a piece of dirt—or perhaps in a cramped,...
Just as organizations develop strategic plans to guide their growth, designing a school campus requires master planning, both as a process of discovery and a means of communication. The process of master planning involves the input of school leaders, user groups, the...
Your lobby is more than just a pass-through space, it’s the front porch of your ministry or school. It’s where first impressions are formed, guests decide whether they feel welcome, and parents subconsciously evaluate whether this is a place they can trust with their...
