Resources
Choose a Builder
When choosing a builder, it is important to consider their experience and expertise. An RFI (Request For Information) can be created to both help qualify the builder and to discover the strengths you need in a building partner. The following are things to...
Selecting a Church Architect
Selecting the right architect is probably the single most important decision for a successful church building project. The correct architect will understand your budget and needs, design a building that fits your needs and budget and help bring the project to...
How to Develop a Church Budget
There are primarily two ways to create a budget for your church. One is a zero- based budget, where you analyze specific future needs for the year and estimate projected income and expenses for each line item. The other way is to base the budget on prior history, and...
Church Financial Statements and You
Did you know your church financial statements say a lot about you to the outside community? Most of the time, church financial statements are “in-house’ documents and are not normally read by the outside world. However, there are key events in the...
What Can My Church Do to Qualify for the Best Loan?
Prior to beginning the loan application process, it is important for pastors and church boards to understand the factors considered by lenders when evaluating a church loan. Although specific underwriting criteria vary, it is fair to say that most lenders evaluate church ...