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We hope these seminar sessions are a helpful source of information for your ministry!

Encouragement Through the "Valley of Vision". Matt Roberts, Lead Pastor of The Genesis Project National Church Network & BGW Church Strategy Consultant, offers encouragement to fellow pastors for this unique time we find ourselves in. Matt shares from Isaiah 22:8-11 about the "Valley of Vision" and reminds us that we are not called to lead from a place of fear; that God, in His sovereignty, has called you and placed you strategically and specifically right where you are today. 

The 6 Characteristics of a Missional Church. Our buildings can only be an effective ministry tool if they are utilized with a missional mind-set. We believe that God has called the local church to be a lighthouse in our communities. This session will refresh and remind you about what it means to truly be a missional church; to sustain the calling we have been given to preach the Gospel to ALL people. Learn some keys that can help you better identify, assess, and respond to the needs of your community.

Church Facilities in a Post-Coronavirus World. The COVID-19 Crisis has caused much more than just a temporary change and inconvenience. It has challenged us to rethink how we go about our every day lives and how we will gather together into the future. Learn about 3 key areas of consideration for your church building that can help you address the needs and concerns of the most vulnerable in your congregation and your surrounding community.

Remodel, Repurpose or Rebuild? If your church is outgrowing its current location, there are many options to consider for expansion. Learn some key rules of thumb and things to look for as you evaluate whether to remodel your existing building, repurpose an existing commercial space or build a new facility. Learn how to take advantage of the growth in available commercial and retail properties in the current economy and discover the most important factors to consider in converting these properties for church use. 

The Keys to Lowering Costs on your Next Church Building or Remodel Project. The world’s way of designing and constructing buildings is in many ways a broken process, with a majority of commercial projects finishing over budget or late and job site conflict becoming the norm. Learn about a unique construction delivery model developed exclusively for ministry organizations, which seeks to revolutionize the process by delivering the highest level of stewardship, God-honoring relationships and intentional ministry outreach.

The BGW Design Charrette: The first step in casting a vision for your new ministry building. Learn about the highly collaborative BGW charrette design process developed exclusively for ministry organizations. A unique spin on an age-old architectural exercise, this 3-day process allows design solutions to evolve quickly with real-time adaptations by the architect, based on the feedback of key ministry leaders and the local BGW Builder. Learn how this process can help you quickly build unity and momentum for your God-given vision.

Developing a Facility Stewardship Game Plan – As pastors, we sometimes view facility issues as road blocks to carrying out our ministry initiatives, as distractions from the more important mission of reaching people for Christ. Learn about a 5-step process for facility stewardship that can help you transform those road blocks into catalysts for ministry renewal and improved church health. Learn how to identify the key limitations of your facility and develop a comprehensive plan that can help turn your building into a more effective ministry tool in your community.

The Free Tools of Architecture. Church building projects are always challenged by budget constraints. Reducing costs must begin at the earliest stages with a creative design strategy that is focused on delivering the highest level of stewardship. Learn how you can make the most effective use of free tools such as scale and proportion, incorporate minimal design strategies and cost-effective material choices, and leverage outdoor space more efficiently to bring additional value to your new building.  

Accelerating a Culture of Generosity During a Time of Uncertainty.  There is nothing that moves a church forward in faith more effectively than going before God, both collectively & individually, and trusting Him in bold faith through extravagant generosity. Steve Caton, Chief Growth Officer for Generis, shares how his organization is coming alongside church leaders during this unique time to help them accelerate a culture of generosity. Steve will share about a unique approach that balances discipleship and transformation with vision and impact. Learn how to connect your unique vision with proven strategies that have helped fund more than six billion dollars in the faith community. 

Financing your Ministry Dream. Explore the advantages and risks of available financing options for your next building expansion, remodel or debt re-finance. Hear from the experts at Stifel Financing, a firm that manages more than $228 billion in assets and has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in financing for churches nationwide. With offices across the country, the Stifel teams provides a wide range of debt financing vehicles to ministries, from traditional fixed rate bonds to bank loan placements, from the simplest to the most complex situations.

Every church has a unique calling and it would be a mistake to believe there is a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn about a relational and strategic process that can help you navigate the next steps, connecting you with all the experts together as a unified team, including architects, contractors, pastor coaches, strategic planners, church fundraising and financing professionals, for-profit partners and more. Learn how to get started today with a 30-minute pastor-to-pastor "Story Call" to help us understand where your church has been so that we might help it go where God is calling it to go!