Coming to Merced California
Tuesday, October 29 | 8:00am – 2:00pm
Merced Civic Center
A transformative event designed to empower churches and Christian schools with innovative, stewardship-driven facility solutions!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Whether you’re looking for solutions to challenges with your existing facility or you have a need to expand, remodel, or build a new facility, this seminar offers something for every church and Christian school!
Whether you’re looking for solutions to challenges with your existing facility or you have a need to expand, remodel, or build a new facility, this seminar offers something for every church and Christian school!
- Pastors
- Ministry Leaders
- School Administrators
- Facility Managers
- Building Committee Members
- Worship Pastors & A/V/L
- Fundraising Teams
- Pastors
- Ministry Leaders
- School Administrators
- Facility Managers
- Building Committee Members
- Worship Pastors & A/V/L
- Fundraising Teams
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Join us for an inspiring day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration as we bring together industry experts to address key facility challenges that churches and Christian schools are facing.
Learn how to unlock the potential of your new or existing building, foster growth and create a safe environment that inspires and nurtures.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from the experts and network with other like-minded leaders.
Join us for an inspiring day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration as we bring together industry experts to address key facility challenges that churches and Christian schools are facing.
Learn how to unlock the potential of your new or existing building, foster growth and create a safe environment that inspires and nurtures.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from the experts and network with other like-minded leaders.
Expert Speakers
Our distinguished panel of speakers will be comprised of leaders in the fields of faith-based architecture, construction, fundraising, financing, security & safety, facility management & stewardship, audio, video & lighting technology, strategic planning and more. Each of the organizations represented are strategically aligned in mission and purpose through the Building God’s Way Network of Kingdom Building Services.
Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders who bring a wealth of experience in working with churches and Christian Schools. Most importantly, each of our seminar speakers share a common heart for the Lord and a passion for serving the local church.
Expert Speakers
Our distinguished panel of speakers will be comprised of leaders in the fields of faith-based architecture, construction, fundraising, financing, security & safety, facility management & stewardship, audio, video & lighting technology, strategic planning and more. Each of the organizations represented are strategically aligned in mission and purpose through the Building God’s Way Network of Kingdom Building Services.
Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders who bring a wealth of experience in working with churches and Christian Schools. Most importantly, each of our seminar speakers share a common heart for the Lord and a passion for serving the local church.
Interactive Sessions
Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentations and even share their own unique facility challenges. Opportunities for one-on-one interactions with the speakers will also be available before and after the seminar and during the morning break time.
The hope is that these interactive sessions will foster a dynamic learning environment that allows you to apply the information shared directly to your specific facility limitation, challenge or upcoming building project.
Interactive Sessions
Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentations and even share their own unique facility challenges. Opportunities for one-on-one interactions with the speakers will also be available before and after the seminar and during the morning break time.
The hope is that these interactive sessions will foster a dynamic learning environment that allows you to apply the information shared directly to your specific facility limitation, challenge or upcoming building project.
Networking Opportunities
While the information shared during the seminar will hopefully be very valuable and useful to your ministry, many past attendees have reported that the networking opportunities that accompany these events are where the true magic often happens. The seminar will feature round table seating where attendees will have opportunities to connect with peers and learn from their experiences during the pre-event breakfast, morning break, lunch and Q&A time, providing insights that might not be covered in the formal seminar sessions.
Networking Opportunities
While the information shared during the seminar will hopefully be very valuable and useful to your ministry, many past attendees have reported that the networking opportunities that accompany these events are where the true magic often happens. The seminar will feature round table seating where attendees will have opportunities to connect with peers and learn from their experiences during the pre-event breakfast, morning break, lunch and Q&A time, providing insights that might not be covered in the formal seminar sessions.
Breakfast & Lunch Included!
Your seminar registration will include a pre-event continental breakfast, a mid-morning refreshment break and lunch. Please indicate any dietary restrictions during registration.
Breakfast & Lunch Included!
Your seminar registration will include a pre-event continental breakfast, a mid-morning refreshment break and lunch. Please indicate any dietary restrictions during registration.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Senior Project Architect, Building God’s Way
Senior Project Architect, Building God’s Way
Senior Generosity Strategist, Generis
Senior Generosity Strategist, Generis
Founder, Cornerstone Funding Consultants
Founder, Cornerstone Funding Consultants
Sr. Business Development Manager, Hilbers, Inc.
Sr. Business Development Manager, Hilbers, Inc.
Senior Pastor of The Genesis Project & BGW Strategy Consultant
Senior Pastor of The Genesis Project & BGW Strategy Consultant
Founder, Sprout Consulting / Branding Expert
Founder, Sprout Consulting / Branding Expert
Founder, Performance Technology Group
Founder, Performance Technology Group
Certified Instructor, Active Shooter Response / Threat Assessments
Certified Instructor, Active Shooter Response / Threat Assessments
AGENDA
AGENDA
Doors Open / Continental Breakfast Served
Doors Open / Continental Breakfast Served
Welcome & Introduction – Pastor & BGW Church Strategy Consultant Matt Roberts will introduce the panel of experts you will hear from and share five important lessons from the story of Nehemiah that underscores the real purpose of our facilities as ministry tools.
Welcome & Introduction – Pastor & BGW Church Strategy Consultant Matt Roberts will introduce the panel of experts you will hear from and share five important lessons from the story of Nehemiah that underscores the real purpose of our facilities as ministry tools.
Trends & Changes in Church & Christian School Facilities – Architect Don Mahoney will share some key shifts that have taken place in recent years with church and school design, building systems and materials, as well as growing trends like adaptive re-use, flexible space, integration of financially sustainable models and more.
Trends & Changes in Church & Christian School Facilities – Architect Don Mahoney will share some key shifts that have taken place in recent years with church and school design, building systems and materials, as well as growing trends like adaptive re-use, flexible space, integration of financially sustainable models and more.
Accelerating Generosity to Fund Your God-Inspired Vision – Chris Stovall, Senior Generosity Strategist at Generis, will share how he helps churches and schools to close the gap between resources and vision by creating a sustainable culture of generosity that can fund your vision for years to come.
Accelerating Generosity to Fund Your God-Inspired Vision – Chris Stovall, Senior Generosity Strategist at Generis, will share how he helps churches and schools to close the gap between resources and vision by creating a sustainable culture of generosity that can fund your vision for years to come.
Assessing your Financial Capacity for a Building Project – Tom Gordon from Cornerstone Funding Consultants will share some valuable information about how churches and Christian Schools can effectively prepare for and execute the financing of a building project.
Assessing your Financial Capacity for a Building Project – Tom Gordon from Cornerstone Funding Consultants will share some valuable information about how churches and Christian Schools can effectively prepare for and execute the financing of a building project.
Break
Break
Building God’s Way vs. Building the World’s Way – Architect Don Mahoney will share about a unique approach to design & construction, developed exclusively for ministry-based organizations. Beginning with the highly collaborative and cost-effective 3-day conceptual design charrette and continuing through construction drawings and project completion, learn how this approach can significantly reduce both upfront building costs and long term maintenance and operation expenses.
Building God’s Way vs. Building the World’s Way – Architect Don Mahoney will share about a unique approach to design & construction, developed exclusively for ministry-based organizations. Beginning with the highly collaborative and cost-effective 3-day conceptual design charrette and continuing through construction drawings and project completion, learn how this approach can significantly reduce both upfront building costs and long term maintenance and operation expenses.
Aligning Facility Design with Brand Identity – Jason Manarchuck, Branding Expert & Founder of Sprout Consulting, will discuss the importance of first impressions, creating a unique experience for guests and incorporating brand aspects into the aesthetics of your facility to strengthen brand identification and reinforce your brand values.
Aligning Facility Design with Brand Identity – Jason Manarchuck, Branding Expert & Founder of Sprout Consulting, will discuss the importance of first impressions, creating a unique experience for guests and incorporating brand aspects into the aesthetics of your facility to strengthen brand identification and reinforce your brand values.
Innovative & Cost-Effective Audio, Video & Lighting Technology – Jeff Mathis of Performance Technology Group will share about innovative and cost-effective audio, video, and lighting systems and turn-key services that can transform your worship or performing arts experience.
Innovative & Cost-Effective Audio, Video & Lighting Technology – Jeff Mathis of Performance Technology Group will share about innovative and cost-effective audio, video, and lighting systems and turn-key services that can transform your worship or performing arts experience.
Facility Safety & Security – Vaughn Baker of Strategos International will share about a specialized intruder response curriculum he has developed for churches and schools. Learn how you can empower your staff and better prepare your organization for unforeseen emergencies.
Facility Safety & Security – Vaughn Baker of Strategos International will share about a specialized intruder response curriculum he has developed for churches and schools. Learn how you can empower your staff and better prepare your organization for unforeseen emergencies.
Childcare Centers in Churches: A Financially Sustainable Ministry Opportunity – In recent years, the idea of merging childcare centers within church facilities has become a hallmark of BGW projects. In many cases, these “financially sustainable” models can not only provide an additional revenue stream to the ministry, but can also become a true catalyst for ministry growth and community impact. Learn how to assess the feasibility of a professionally managed or self-directed child care center in your new or existing building.
Childcare Centers in Churches: A Financially Sustainable Ministry Opportunity – In recent years, the idea of merging childcare centers within church facilities has become a hallmark of BGW projects. In many cases, these “financially sustainable” models can not only provide an additional revenue stream to the ministry, but can also become a true catalyst for ministry growth and community impact. Learn how to assess the feasibility of a professionally managed or self-directed child care center in your new or existing building.
Lunch/Q&A
Lunch/Q&A
Together, let’s build a foundation for a vibrant and thriving future!
Together, let’s build a foundation for a vibrant and thriving future!
Join us and become part of a community dedicated to elevating facilities for churches and Christian schools. Unlock the potential of your space, foster growth, and create an environment that inspires and nurtures.
Join us and become part of a community dedicated to elevating facilities for churches and Christian schools. Unlock the potential of your space, foster growth, and create an environment that inspires and nurtures.
Register Now to Reserve your Seat!
Register Now to Reserve your Seat!