"Not Your Parent's Church" Seminar Highlighting New Strategies for Church Design and Church Building for the 21st …

Building God's Way founder and church architect, Dan Cook, along with partner Don Mahoney and a team of experts in the areas of church building, church growth, church fundraising, church finance and leadership will address key strategies for facility expansion and renovation to meet the needs of a new generation. The spring seminars are expected to draw up to 1,000 church and school leaders.

Yuba City, CA (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Building God’s Way today announced its 2012 spring seminar schedule, which will include dates in 12 cities across the country between March 20 - May 17. Following the successful 2011 campaign theme of "Not Your Parent's Church", which drew more than 1,100 people from 550 churches and Christian schools, the seminars will focus on key trends and strategies in church design, church building and renovation and more.

Two speaker panels have been established that will include experts in the areas of church architecture, church construction, fundraising, finance, leadership and church growth. Each of the speakers have worked with hundreds of ministry-based organizations across the country and will share vital information about how successful and vibrant ministries are responding to the largest generational shift in U.S. history.

Not Your Parent’s Church will shed light on how the new generation is impacting the way ministry space is being designed, utilized and funded. Dan Cook and Don Mahoney, architects that have designed more than 500 facilities for churches and Christian schools, will discuss new perspectives on master planning and design that are key in reaching the Millennial generation. Recent research indicates that a paradigm shift is bringing about new economic realities for ministries. As giving declines, churches must prayerfully seek out new and creative ways to fund ministries and outreach. In one seminar session, entitled, “The Church Facility...it’s not just for Sunday’s anymore,” the architects will share about how facilities that are planned and designed properly can play a key role in financial sustainability for churches.

The architects and local BGW church building partner, Hilbers, Inc. will also share about a unique construction delivery model that is changing the way churches and Christian schools are being built. With a foundation based on relationships, stewardship and outreach, this proven process is delivering a consistent 20-30% savings compared to standard design and building methods - without lowering quality. The program focuses not only on lowering up-front construction costs, but also has a huge impact on long-term operation and maintenance costs. The construction session will provide detail about the key elements that lower costs, including a unique pre-construction process and an exclusive network of suppliers for building materials, products and furnishings.    

Terry Bates and Michael Goldsmith will headline the fundraising and growth tracks of the seminars. Terry and Michael have personally led multiple congregations through growth barriers and have helped ministries across the country to inspire and motivate their congregations to successfully fund their God-given vision. Terry Bates is currently the pastor of OKC Faith Church in Oklahoma City and is the author of “Positioning Your Church”. Terry previously worked with Dr. John Maxwell’s Million Leader Mandate, in which he was involved in training more than 250,000 in Asia and Africa. Michael Goldsmith played an integral role in tripling the weekly attendance at The Assembly at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Michael trains pastors across the country in his role as a consultant for BGW Forward in Faith.

Pastor Bates and Goldsmith will share some keys to developing momentum in any economic environment, momentum that can lead to increased attendance, greater member involvement and increased giving capacity. In another session, the pastors will provide an overview of a radically different concept in capital fundraising called “Hearing from God.” This refreshing approach is having dynamic results with ministries around the country without the high pressure and manipulation tactics common with most capital fundraising campaigns. Attendees will learn how their ministries can cultivate spiritual sensitivity as their congregation joins together to pray, fast and respond to the individual vision that God has for them.

For more information about registration and a schedule of dates and locations for the BGW “Not Your Parent’s Church” seminars, visit the BGW Events web page.

About Building God’s Way - With a portfolio of nearly 400 churches and 120 Christian schools and colleges nationwide, Building God's Way (“BGW”) has become a recognized leader in ministry design and construction. BGW has also developed an unparalleled network of kingdom building services that extend beyond just architecture and building and includes growth coaching, vision casting, capital fundraising, financing, leadership development and more. The mission of Building God’s Way is to build God’s Kingdom by translating the God-given ministry vision of Christian organizations through high-quality, cost-effective buildings and by demonstrating the love of Christ on the job site through the BGW Ministry of Construction program.

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Derek Johnson
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