Mar 14, 20171 minALLA Strategy is Essential to SuccessNehemiah was a God-appointed leader who used a strategy. When God laid it on his heart to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah began...
Mar 13, 20171 minALLSpending Money WiselyDon’t overspend. It is very easy to get caught up in the enthusiasm of building of new church. Staying focused on your goals and...
Mar 10, 20171 minALLWhen is the Best Time to Build?The best time to build is when the church reaches 85% of its worship capacity for the first time. While the “85% capacity” rule-of-thumb...
Mar 9, 20171 minALLA Building That Reflects Its PeopleTo be a happy experience, the church building must be an expression of the whole congregation and not the vision of just one person or a...
Mar 8, 20171 minALLCan Our Church Afford to Take on Debt?Allow me to briefly cover the topic of taking on debt. If you have a reasonable need, a sound program, a firm financial history, and a...
Mar 7, 20171 minALLComparing Renderings to PhotosShort, 2-minute video: A comparison of design renderings to actual photographs of completed churches.
Mar 2, 20171 minALLCase Study: Riverside Church of ChristProject Scope: Design, Capital Campaign, Bond Program, Construction Read about the challenges and solutions for the church.
Mar 1, 20171 minALLWondering About Our Plans?Is your church asking these questions? "Do we need to hire a local architect or engineer if we use CDS' plans?" "Are the plans and...