Renovations
Renovation projects require many of the same essentials for success found in building expansion projects.
Pastor Jay Shetler
“One of the things that stood out to me was the way the process brought clarity and alignment to us as a church. It really awakened something in them about the next generation and how we pour into them. We loved everything about the experience. We loved the partnership. We loved the way resources were shared with us. It was not only something that helped us achieve a financial goal and a facility goal but really helped us as a church move forward in a positive way.”
5 Things You Need
Renovation projects can succeed, but they require a different strategy. Contact us to learn more about how we can assist you in developing creative solutions that work for your church.
Word pictures
Make it easy for people to “see” the issue(s) at hand by communicating with word pictures. For example, it’s easy for people to see crowded hallways and classrooms, but a failing boiler is only seen by the custodian. In this situation you could paint the picture of a closed church (canceled services) due to no heat.
Photos and Videos
Go beyond word pictures to use photos and videos that show people the need(s). If you tell people that the building foundation is cracking, nothing may happen, show them a picture and you’ve got their attention.
Change the focus
Building expansion projects are all about vision and taking “new territory.” Renovation projects focus on safety, security, accessibility, and good stewardship.
Cast vision
For a renovation project, seriously? Yes, it can be done. For example, “Company’s Coming” was a compelling campaign theme used by one of our clients during a renovation campaign that really says it all.
Emphasize legacy
No one wants to be part of a congregation that is remembered for letting the building fall into serious disrepair.