-Leadership Resources

-Risk Management Issues
-Construction Issues
-Leadership Management

-Vision Planning

-Ministry Space Resources

-Programming Issues
-Site Issues

-Funding Finance Resources

-General

1- Leadership Resources
1A- Risk Management Issues

LRM101-An Inside Look At How Construction Firms Figure Overhead Costs
LRM102-Guaranteed Maximum Price Contracts Versus Lump Sum Contracts
LRM103-What Contributes To Project Delivery Success
LRM104-When Do You Hire the professionals for your Building Program
LRM105-Risk Management in a Church Building Program
LRM106-AIA Contract Language Of Which To Be Aware
LRM107-Minimizing Your Church's Risk During Construction
LRM108-Lawyer Surety Company Lender Perspective Of Multiple Contracts For Building Church Facilities
LRM109-Controlling The Costs Of Change Orders
LRM110-What Triggers Change Orders During Construction
LRM111-How Can A Material man's Lien Impact Your Building Program
LRM112-Unethical Bidding Practices
LRM113-The Understanding Architectural and Builder Contracts
LRM114-When should you select a Building Delivery System for your Church Building Project
LRM115-A Building Program Now or Later
LRM116-Contracts More Than Just A Handshake
LRM117-Handling Design Errors and Omission Costs
LRM118-Are We Selecting The Right Firm
LRM119-Should We Enter a Building Program During an Economic Slowdown
LRM120-The Responsibility for Risk Management
LRM121-Characteristics of a Good Design Build Firm
LRM122-Open Book Versus Closed Book
LRM123-Counting The Cost
LRM124-Selecting A Firm
LRM125-Minimizing Risk For Your Church In The Preliminary Design Stage
LRM126-When Churches Have The Most And The Least Cost Control In A Building Project
LRM127-Avoiding The Risks Of Architectural Design Lawsuits
LRM128-Minimizing Risk For Your Church In The Planning Stage
LRM129-What Professionals To Hire Early On In Your Church Building Program
LRM130-Questions To Ask An Architect.
LRM131-Risk Assessment and Response Plan.
LRM132-Identifying Potential Risks In A Church Building Program

 

1B- Construction Issues

LCI001-Monitoring and Controlling Construction Schedules
LCI002-The Itching Ears of Unsubstantiated Estimates
LCI003-The Unreliability of Square Foot Cost Comparisons
LCI004-Key Factors That Affect Building Costs
LCI005-What Will The Project Cost
LCI006-Key Issues For The Church Construction Industry
LCI007-Factors That General Contractors And Trade Contractors Consider When Deciding What Projects To Bid On
LCI008-Construction Costs Continue To Climb
LCI009-Construction Costs Continue To Increase
LCI010-Construction Costs Continue To Climb August 2005
LCI011-Church Construction Costs Outlook
LCI012-So What Will My Building Cost
LCI013-Church Construction Finance Outlook
LCI014-How Important Is The Building Project Schedule
LCI015-Significant Trends In Church Design And Construction
LCI016-What You Need From Your Builder When You Complete Your Building Project
LCI017-Understanding the Construction Terms Value Engineering Life Cycle Costs and Cost Reductions.
LCI018-The Purpose of Architectural Specifications
LCI019-How Do You Hire The Right Contractors
LCI020-Building Codes Turmoil In The Industry
LCI021-Factors To Consider For An Ideal Building Program
LCI023-What's Coming Up In The Future For Church Construction
LCI024-What are Churches Costing These Days
LCI025- Basis for Churches Selecting Construction Managers
LCI026-2009 Church Construction Forecast
LCI027-Green Church Buildings A Fad or Here to Stay
LCI028-March 2009 Church Construction Cost Update
LCI029-Local Firm versus Out-of-State Firm
LCI030-Why Architects Shouldn't be Estimating Building Costs
LCI031-Driving Down Square Footage Costs
LCI032-Understanding The Term Cost Estimates
LCI033-Saving Money on Needed Repairs And Maintenance Is No Savings
LCI034-Is Volunteer Labor Right for Us
LCI035-Maintaining Quality During Construction
LCI036-An Action Plan for Going Green at Your Church
LCI037-The Future Of the Industry.
LCI038-25 Ways To Go Green And Save Money Too.
LCI039-Getting Value with Change Orders.
LCI040-Facts About Green Buildings.
LCI041-Setting Building Program Schedules.
LCI042-Who Determines the Cost of a New Church Facility.
LCI043-BIM Technology Replacing Computer-Aided Design.
LCI044-Reusing Vacant Retail Space.
LCI045-Is BIM Right for Your Church.
LCI046-Going Green with New or Renovated Church Facilities is Easy

 

1C- Leadership Management

LLM001-Christians Honoring Business Deals
LLM002-Hesitation In The Signing Of Contracts For Church Building Programs
LLM003-Leadership Tips For A Building Program
LLM004-Leading Your Congregation Through A Building Program
LLM005-Preparing For Disaster
LLM006-The Essentials Of An Effective Building Committee
LLM007-Volunteer Labor, Is It Worth What You Pay For It
LLM008-Why Do Seemingly Good Churches Crash in Building Programs
LLM009-Church Growth Tips
LLM010-Who Should be the Building Committee Chairperson
LLM011-Volunteers Blessing or Curse
LLM012-When You Can't Afford To Build
LLM013-The Christian Church and the Faith Based Initiative
LLM014-Letting Go Is Hard To Do Says Pastor Of $6 Million Project
LLM015-Establishing Committees for a Church Building Program
LLM016-How Meeting Agenda's Can Save You Time, Money And More During The Design Process
LLM017-Keeping Perspective In Our Changing World
LLM018-Owner's Church's Representatives Good Or Not So Good
LLM019-Proper Handling of Non-Cash Gifts for Building Projects
LLM020-What Are The Various Types Of Insurance Used In A Church Building Project
LLM021-Be Proactive When Establishing Your Next Building Committee
LLM022-Avoid Surprises When Doing Your Financial Planning For Your Building Project
LLM023-Discussing Money For Building Projects
LLM024-Selecting Planning Building Committee Members
LLM025-Honoring Designated Gifts for Building Programs
LLM026-How To Deal With Conflict Among Building Committee Team Members
LLM027-Providing Good Leadership For Your Building Committee Meetings
LLM028-Resource Material For Your Library
LLM029-Communicating Growth Goals
LLM030-Some Basic Principles Of A Successful Building Program
LLM032-Communicating Change Effectively
LLM033-Faithful are the wounds of a friend but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful)
LLM034-If Relocating, How To Set A Realistic Selling Price For Your Church Property
LLM035-Leadership Tips in Relocating Your Congregation
LLM036-New Updates to Federal Can-Spam Act of 2003
LLM037-Protecting Leadership Integrity during Your Building Program
LLM038-Setting Realistic Goals For the New Year
LLM039-The Importance of Straight Forward Communication In a Building Program
LLM040-When Faith Clashes with Feasibility
LLM041-Be Prepared
LLM042-Checking References
LLM043-A Simple Formula For Growing Your Church And Facilities
LLM044-Responsibilities of Church Building Program Finance Committees
LLM045-Getting the Right Chairperson for your Church Building Committee
LLM046-Construction Management vs Project Management vs Owners Representative.
LLM047-Using Square Footage Costs as The Basis For Hiring an Architect.
LLM048-The 3 C's for a Church Building Program.
LLM049-Determining How Many Committees for Your Church Building.
LLM050-Myler Resource Library.
LLM051-Overhead Costs versus Construction Fees
LLM052-Organizing for a Church Building Program
LLM053-WHY IS A: Commercial Building Project Different Than A Church Building Project
LLM054-Communicating With Pastors During Church Building Programs

 

2- Vision Planning

VP001-The Importance Of Being Yourself
VP002-Church Growth Goals In Relationship To Building Programs
VP003-Basic Planning Questions For Your Next Building Program
VP004-A Biblical Perspective On Good Design
VP005-The Value Of A Good Master Plan
VP006-Large Spaces Birth Big Ideas
VP007-Church Planning The Missing Link in Building Programs
VP008-Focusing on Your Building Vision
VP009-Balanced Facilities an Essential Element of Steady, On-Going Growth
VP010-You Know It's Time to Build When
VP011-Ministry to Seniors Now Includes Senior Housing and Assisted-Care Facilities
VP012-The Importance Of Planning
VP013-Current Design Trends Of Church Facilities
VP014-Build New Or Remodel
VP015-How To Find God's Vision When It's Time To Build
VP016-A Vision Without A Plan Is Nothing But A Pipe Dream
VP017-Why Plant Churches
VP018-Are You Sure It's What You Really Need
VP019-Building For The Bridger Generation
VP020-How Soon Should We Build
VP021-Facilities, A Tool For Ministry
VP022-Calculating Church Growth
VP023-Better planning the solution
VP024-Common Planning Mistakes
VP025-A Good Church Design Takes Good Planning
VP026-Planning Pitfalls In A Church Building Program
VP027-When Your Mission Vision is Unclear, Should You Build
VP028-When Should I Start My Building Program
VP029-Establishing the Vision.

 

3- Ministry Space Resources
3A- Programming Issues

MSP001-Church Foyers, The Hub Of Hospitality
MSP002-Making Your Current Facilities Work For You
MSP003-The B Word
MSP004-The Pastor's Office
MSP005-Preschool Areas Are Critical For Growth
MSP006-Are Your Church Facilities Facilitating Growth
MSP007-Deterrents To Church Growth
MSP008-Expandable versus Non-Expandable Worship Centers
MSP009-Are Your Church Facilities Hampering Your Growth
MSP010-Importance of Church Classroom Acoustics
MSP011-Designated Space A Thing Of The Past
MSP012-What should we build first, a Multi-Purpose or Sanctuary
MSP013-Are Your Church Facilities Strangling Your Growth
MSP014-How Many People Will Your Sanctuary Really Hold
MSP015-When Trying To Trim A Construction Budget, Don't Shortcut The Wrong Things
MSP016-Recalculating Your Church's Parking Needs
MSP017-Are Your Facilities Limiting Your Growth.
MSP018-Importance of Growth Projections/Balanced Ministry Space.
MSP019-How Your Facility Helps_To Welcome Visitor

 

3B- Site Issues

MSS001-Maintaining Proper Temperatures And Humidity
MSS002-The P's And Q's Of Your Current Facilities
MSS003-Hidden Entrances, Here's Your Sign
MSS004-Parking, How Much Do You Really Need
MSS005-The Importance Of The Parking Lot
MSS006-Selecting a Church Building Site
MSS007-The If I Knew Then What I Know Now Principle Relocating Ministries to Reach More People
MSS008-Selecting a New Site for Your Church
MSS009-Your Church is a Billboard
MSS010-Are Limitations of Church Property or Facilities Limiting Your Growth
MSS012-Is Your Parking Lot Saying Something You Don't Want It To Say
MSS013-Limitations to Growth
MSS014-Storage Space
MSS015-The Importance of Facilities To Church Visitors
MSS016-The Ministry of Buildings and Grounds
MSS017-What's In Your Parking Lot
MSS018-When is it Right To Relocate
MSS019-Though The Eyes Of A Visitor
MSS020-Here's Your Sign
MSS021-Your Church Facilities Are A Marketing Tool
MSS022-Successfully Selecting Property For Your Church
MSS023-Churches Should Use Caution When Selling Property
MSS024-Property Beware Before You Buy
MSS025-Undeveloped Property Owned By Churches May Not Be Tax Exempt
MSS026-Taking Care of Unoccupied Property

 

4- Funding Finance Resources

FF001-Financial Statement Preferred By Lenders
FF002-Determining Program Budget
FF003-Best Time to Conduct Funding Campaign for Building Programs
FF004-Building Fund Alert
FF005-Comparing Mortgage Proposals
FF006-Disappointment In Giving
FF007-Financial Statement Components Required By Lenders
FF008-Getting Prepared for Securing Permanent Financing
FF009-Goals Of Lenders In Loaning Money To Churches For Construction Projects
FF010-How Can We Match our Building Project to Our Budget
FF011-Jumping Out Of The Financial Box
FF012-Lender Financial Ratios
FF013-Negotiating With Church Lenders
FF014-Raising Funds During Economic Downturns
FF015-Raising More Dependable Money For Your Church Building Project
FF016-The Approval Process Of Most Lenders
FF017-What Lenders Look For When Considering Loan Applications For Church Building Projects
FF018-Minimizing Financial Risks In A Building Program
FF019-What Do Churches Raise In Three-Year Pledge Programs
FF020-The Best Rule of Thumb for an Affordable Building Project
FF021-Phases of a Successful Capital Campaign.

 

5- General

G01-Resource Books When Contemplating A Building Program
G02-Churches in America
G03-Do We Need To Hire An Attorney
G04-Proper Handling of Non-Cash Gifts for Building Projects
G05-Why Building Programs Take So Long
G06-Professionals Work On A Typical Church Building Project