Why
choose Church Development Services
over a local architect?
Many
times we are asked: “What is the benefit to using
Church Development Services instead of a local architect? We are
interested in your company, but my congregation is leaning toward
a local firm.”
First and foremost, we suggest to all church boards and congregations,
that your choice of an architectural consultant be directed by
the Spirit, and not by personal choice. Try not to put the emphasis
on friends or business acquaintances, but on prayer. Pray that
God will grant you wisdom to lead you to the persons that will
best assist you in your church growth.
Many churches go to a local architect that will design a “basic”
church building. They, in many cases, have never designed a church.
Experience in church design and the understanding of its ministry
goals is paramount in choosing an architect. At Proven Plans by
Renaissance, we feel that designing a “basic” church
building plan is not enough. We feel that ministry needs are very
important and need to be properly assessed, all the while keeping
your church’s budgetary constraints in mind.
Assuredly pricing is a factor in the decision for many churches.
By utilizing “previously designed proven plans,” you
eliminate the design development stages of your project. This
timesaving step in the creation of your building is what helps
us to cut your design cost by an average of
50%, and to pass those savings
on to you. We will provide you with the best structure you can
build for your money.
In addition, we take the ministry component
very seriously. We will not engage in a design program with a
church unless we are comfortable the church can afford to build the
building. Millions of dollars each year are wasted on church
building plans that never get built, most of them because the church
could not afford the plans as designed. We refuse to contribute to
this waste of Kingdom resources
The new church building will be the central gathering place for
the congregation, the ‘heart’ of your ministry.
Church Development Services understands that the “church”
is the people and that the “building” is just a tool
used for ministry. Our goal is to provide you with a quality tool
for your ministry use. Because we are backed by 30 years of experience
in designing and planning churches, with over 1000 completed projects
to date, we feel we are properly equipped to formulate and assess
your needs. We have an extensive reference list, and testimonial
letters from pastors available for your review.
Church Development Services equates the choice of your architectural
consultant to the choice of a heart surgeon. If you were having
heart trouble, you would want a surgeon with many years of experience
and many surgical procedures under his belt to perform your surgery.
Your architectural consultant is the surgeon for your new church.
Experience speaks for itself.
In today’s world of telephones, email, instant messaging,
and internet web sites, no one is far away. A company you choose
could be in your back yard, or half a world away. It is that company’s
dedication to your needs that should weigh in your decision, not
the location of its office. As your project develops, you will
build a relationship with our company. It is Church Development Services
personal involvement in each project that sets us apart from standard
architecture firms.
If we may be of further assistance in answering any other questions
for you or your congregation, feel free to call or email us any
time!
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