Class 401 - Maximizing Ministry Momentum

The proper selection and use of volunteers can be a true blessing to your building program. However, volunteers, if not managed properly can also be a complete nightmare!  This course will teach you how to solicit, qualify and manage volunteers so that your ministry truly benefits from their service.

With this class, you will learn:

1. How to solicit skilled volunteers from your congregation.
2. How to identify sources from within your church who can acquire materials at or below cost.
3. How to hold volunteers accountable for quality and keep them on schedule.
4. When not to use volunteers.

You will receive a copy of the “Time and Talent” survey form for soliciting qualified volunteers.  These volunteer relationships are the foundation for your church body. Treat them with care and special consideration.

You only have one chance to take advantage of your grand opening opportunity. This class will teach you how to market your grand opening is such a way that you minimize your expenses while maximizing your marketing opportunity.

This class will teach you how churches have doubled their attendance on grand opening day.

1. Take advantage of a $10,000.00 marketing plan that will cost you nothing.
2. Expose thousands of people in your target area to your ministry and new facility.

You will receive a sample of the best marketing publication you could ever use to promote your Grand Opening.

How do you go about soliciting donated materials for your building program? Often you have not because you ask not!  Non-profit organizations throughout the country have been very successful in lowering the cost of facilities simply by asking others for help.

This class will teach you how to:

1. Develop an effective program to solicit donated materials for your building program.
2. Engage your architect and builder in the process of soliciting in-kind donations.

You will receive sample letters and materials for soliciting gifted materials.

Every year, Christian ministries lose millions of dollars when attempting to design and build new facilities. Land is bought and paid for that cannot be developed! Architects design buildings that will never be built. Builders take advantage of unsuspecting churches and swindle them out of their money.

This class will protect your ministry by showing you:

1. How to buy land and know the development issues and cost before you close escrow.
2. How to hold your architect accountable for cost effective designs.
3. How to protect your ministry from crooked builders and sub contractors.
4. How to make sure you do not end up with liens on your property when the project is over.

How you design and maintain your landscaping says a lot bout how you care for others. A well maintained property gives a positive impression to your members and guests.

This class will teach you how to:

1. Landscape your campus in a beautiful way without spending a fortune.
2. Develop a sense of ownership and pride among your congregation.

Visitors and guests will make 29 judgment calls on your ministry before they ever hear the Pastor speak. A bad call on any one of these could be reason enough for them to not come back. This class will teach you to view your ministry through the eyes of your guests and make improvements where needed.

This class will teach you:

1. The 29 judgment calls.
2. The "secret shopper."
3. High Tech Visitor Packets.

Building "green" is definitely the thing to do. Every church desires to be environmentally friendly but how can you "build green" while protecting your construction budget at the same time? This class will show you ways to incorporate "Green" methods into your building design without breaking the bank.

You will learn about:

1. A "green" exterior wall system that will pay for itself.
2. Natural lighting throughout the building.
3. Using the Earth to heat and cool your building.