IS YOUR CHURCH BUILDING COMMITTEE ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS ?

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IS YOUR CHURCH BUILDING COMMITTEE ASKING THE
RIGHT QUESTIONS ?
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THE FIRST QUESTIONS CHURCH LEADERS ASK REFLECT
THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS OF A BUILDING PROJECT
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THE WRONG QUESTIONS

• Couldnt we do something that doesnt cost so
  much?
• Will that mean we have to accept changes we dont
  wont to make?
• Is that consistent with our traditions?
• What does the congregation expect us to do?
• What did we do last time?

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THE WRONG QUESTIONS

• What are other churches doing?
• Wouldnt it be easier to do it another way?
• Can we do this with the money we have?
• What does the pastor want?
• Wouldnt it be nice to have this?

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• WRONG QUESTIONS FOCUS ON
• CHURCH TRADITIONS
• HUMAN POTENTIAL
• POPULAR MOTIVES
• UNHEALTHY COMPETITION
• PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE
• VISUAL APPEARANCES

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THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

• Will this contribute toward our churchs stated
  purpose and mission?
• How will it expand our ability to reach new
  groups of people?
• How will this strengthen our ability to minister
  to people?
• How will this enhance our ministries to families
  with young childrensenior adultsyouthsingle
  adults, etc?

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THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

• How will the first-time guest respond to this?
• How will this enhance our teaching ministry?
• Will this really challenge the commitment level
  of our people?
• Are we trying to do yesterday over again, only
  better?
• Which changes should come first, and which ones
  should come later?

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THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

• How will the leaders in the year 2025 evaluate
  our response to this issue?
• Is this the right way to allocate our resources
  so they reflect our priorities and strategies?
• Is this the right amount to spend considering the
  ministry and outreach benefit projected?
• How will this glorify God?

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• RIGHT QUESTIONS
• REFLECT
• THE PURPOSE OF CHURCH
• REACHING, MINISTERING, TEACHING
• BOLD, GODLY GOAL SETTING
• PRACTICAL ORGANIZATION
• VISIONARY PLANNING
• HONORING GOD INTENTIONALLY

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