The temple that Solomon built for God gives us a good example of designing a house of worship. Solomon makes it appear easy, but God had already given him wisdom and exceedingly great understanding! Now is the time to begin praying for wisdom and wise council regarding your building project (as if you haven't been already!).

The truth is there are millions of parts and pieces that must all fit together for a building dream to become reality. In today's world (in the United States) we aren't dealing with cubits, but we are dealing with cubic volumes, ceiling square footages, linear feet of window covering, square yards of carpet, lumens of light, decibels of sound, BTUs of energy, percentages of ambient air, and gallons of coffee for the team to manage a successful project!

Life is a journey, and while we need flexibility, we also need to focus on the bigger picture and what's important. Master planning allows us to build flexibility into the future. If your church membership is reluctant to take on too large of a project all at once, the master plan allows the church to build as it grows. Many churches are faced with the dilemma of convincing the membership that a new facility is needed, they are reluctant to change. This is where our valuable contacts come into play! Our very good friend, Dr. Charles Lowery, can speak to your congregation about the need for change and the value that building projects bring to your congregation and your community. For more information about Charles Lowery's inspirational ministry, visit his web site at www.charleslowery.com.

One of the toughest questions our clients face is "how on earth do I even begin to determine what the associated costs will be?". We have a 35-year historic data base of construction costs that we use in conjunction with computerized current national construction costing information. Not only is Jon Moore blessed with the talent to design, he has also been blessed with an impressive left brain that allows him to prepare detailed construction budgeting estimates. In order to control costs, we have developed bid packages that we submit to major vendors, such as seating and flooring. This competitive bidding environment results in exceptional value for our clients!

It is also important to remember that the initial cost of a building can be miniscule compared to the costs of operating the building annually. We help you to make wise choices about costs of maintenance, and the use of resources such as energy, water and air. Staff resources are equally important. Staff efficiency is crucial in all types of business, and churches are not exempt. Satisfied employees work faster and better, they are more productive and take less sick days. In addition, we can design a building that minimizes staffing requirements. For example, by grouping like services together, such as the coffee shop and bookstore, one staff person can services two areas during off peak times.

Jon and Vicki Moore have worked with a broad range of clients on a variety of building types. Our client interaction includes working with top-level management, individual owners, pastoral staff, and church building committees. Regardless of the internal structure of your church, we can design our services to fit your needs.