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Many churches considering a facility expansion project wonder whether they need to hire a third-party specialist. Does your church need someone to oversee the expansion process? Is it worth the investment? It’s a church building- how hard can it be? Surprisingly more difficult than you might realize! According to a 2013 study, building costs account […]

As the saying goes, failure to plan is a plan for failure. There’s a reason why banks are foreclosing on church facility loans at a record rate: failure to create fiscally-responsible building plans. The hallmark of any successful project is having a thorough plan ahead of time. Churches considering a new facility solution need a strategic plan in place before anything else.

It’s exciting when churches are ready to expand their facility or build a new one. Finding a new piece of land, renovating an existing building, and project financing are just a few of the many important variables to consider when upgrading your church facility. Churches that try to do everything by themselves will encounter unfamiliar

I just enjoyed three days with 700 loving and encouraging Converge Worldwide Christians at Cornerstone Church in Chandler, Arizona, where I met people from all four corners of the US—from Connecticut to Florida, from Washington to SoCal. I was invited to be a part of a church facilities expansion panel that included Nate Krueger, Paul

It is with great pleasure that I can announce that Crossroads Community Church(Parker, CO) has finally put in place the critical plan to become debt free in just 7 years. Most church projects must deploy debt as a resource to accomplish God’s calling on the church to expand its ministry. It’s easy to get into

I am an avid cyclist and often encounter wind on my rides. I can’t say that I like the wind, especially a headwind. But when the wind is at my back, the ride is fun and easy! For our daily activities, letting the wind blow us around in whatever direction it chooses is no way

We noticed an article in USA Today on Dec 19, 2014 entitled: “How churches can attract younger people”. This article essentially touts some ideas offered by Naomi Schaefer Riley, author of the new book Got Religion?: How Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues Can Bring Young People Back. As Riley researched youthful congregations, she found a few

Development Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce that The Rock of Southwest is experiencing burgeoning growth and will be relocating. As a result, we have just listed this unique and high quality church facility FOR SALE at 10393 West Alamo Place in Littleton, Colorado 80127.  This 40,264 SF church has the potential to accommodate up

Is your organization thinking of becoming a landlord? You’re not alone. We see various tax-exempt organizations, especially churches, weighing that potentiality. Many churches rent out their extra space, and growing congregations sometimes acquire extra space as they expand, so they can turn a profit on the excess. So, if your church or organization is in

Hate talking about money? Many church leaders shy away from this tricky topic because they’re concerned it may reinforce negative impressions people have about the church. But congregational giving is important in many ways—and not as common as you might think. According to our friends at Kardia Consulting, who’ve been coaching church leaders on stewardship/generosity

In our last blog, we talked about how debt is a tricky subject in church circles but it’s an important one for pastors to be able to explain to their congregations. This is especially true when the church itself is taking on debt, as churches often must to complete expansion projects. We explained that debt

Photo by Steve Johnson A large church expansion project is no joke. Many of our clients take on financial obligations worth millions of dollars. But “debt” can be a dirty word in church circles. After all, many churches have embraced and promoted financial management advice from the likes of Dave Ramsey, who insists that “debt