Common Mistakes

A church building project is a major experience in the life of an individual and a congregation. To a great many people this experience has opened new spiritual horizons and led to a deeper and closer walk with God. To some it has been a source of bitter disappointment, frustration, and deteriorated spiritual life. The difference in outcome does not just happen, it happens because of the planning, administration, and attitude of the entire project.

• Poor Planning
• Failing to Count the Cost
• Relying on an Architect to put together your budget
• No Vision Statement
• Improper Property Selection
• Not Understanding Zoning Laws
• Improper Attitude about the building
• Timing
• Pastor as Building Chairperson
• Site work left out of budget
• Using Gifts improperly
• Not seeking outside counsel
• Too much involvement by the church body
• No experience in commercial building programs
• Not allowing for contingency

Can you adequately assure yourself, your church, and your community that you will not become a victim of a “common mistake”?