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Facilities as Ministry Tools: Expanding Community Impact and Outreach Through Our Buildings

Pastor Matt Roberts, The Genesis Project

“Buildings don’t grow churches. They are not the heart of the church. They are not what makes the church function. A building is simply a ministry tool. The goal of this seminar is to provide you with the resources that will help you develop the most effective ministry tool that you can possibly have inside of your community.” – Pastor Matt Roberts, Emcee

Lowering Costs on Faith-Based Construction & Remodel Projects

Don Mahoney, BGW Architects

Learn about the unique Building God’s Way Approach to design & construction, developed exclusively for ministry organizations. Discover how this process can significantly reduce both upfront building costs and long term maintenance and operation expenses.

The Keys to Forming an Effective Building Committee

Don Mahoney, BGW Architects

If your church or school is planning a construction or remodel project, the road ahead can seem overwhelming. There are a number of critical decisions to be made early on in the process and one of the most important is ensuring that you have the right people to lead your church in accomplishing this mission. Learn 5 keys to forming an effective building committee, to ensure your God-given vision for a new facility becomes a reality.

Accelerating Generosity to Fund Your God-Inspired Vision

Chris Stovall, Generis

Learn how Generis has helped more than 3,100 ministries to close the gap between resources and vision by creating a sustainable culture of generosity that can fund your vision for years to come. Generis connects your unique vision to proven strategies that have helped fund more than six billion dollars in the faith community with a “make-it-last” mindset. If you simply want to raise the funds you need to complete your project, you have many choices. If you want to weave stewardship and generosity throughout the very fabric of your ministry, Generis is the partner you are looking for.

The 3-Day Design Charrette: The First Step in Bringing your Ministry Vision to Life

Don Mahoney, BGW Architects

Learn about the first step in bringing your God-inspired vision for a new building to life – the  BGW Charrette and how this highly collaborative and cost-effective 3-day design exercise can quickly build unity and momentum toward your facility expansion or remodel goals. Hear from a few of more than 1,000 ministry leaders that have leveraged the Charrette process to launch their ministry dream.

Leveraging Audio, Video & Lighting to Create a More Immersive Worship Experience

Today like never before, technology has the ability to transform your sanctuary environment and fully engage your audience into an immersive worship experience. Learn about innovative and cost-effective audio, video and lighting systems and turn key services available to churches all across the U.S., from consultation and preliminary budgeting to design, installation, and side-by-side training.

The Story of Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Executive Pastor Wade Burgess shares his experience as well as some key lessons learned through the construction of their new worship facility in 2022. Wade discusses the importance of laying the foundation for future expansion with a master plan, remaining focused on your church’s overall financial capacity throughout the project, and partnering with vendors and experts who share your values and heart for ministry.

Financing Your Future: Expanding Your Ministry with Confidence & Reducing your Financial Risk

Jonathan Lewis, CFR(Christian Financial Resources)

Jonathan Lewis from Christian Financial Resources shares about the one financial number every church leader should know and how it can help you be better prepared for the borrowing process while gaining a better understanding of your overall financial position. Since 1980, CFR has funded more than $1 billion in loans to Christian ministries across the U.S.

Childcare Centers in Churches: A Financially Sustainable Ministry Opportunity

Pastor Matt Roberts, The Genesis Project

Learn how Lionheart Children’s Academy, a Christian non-profit, partners with local churches to launch and operate child care centers in church facilities — offering full-time preschool, after school, and summer programs for ages infant to 12 years. Lionheart blesses the church by attracting and assimilating more young families, generating additional funding for ministry, and handling all the operational concerns.

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Matt is the Founder and Lead Pastor of The Genesis Project, a church based in Ogden, Utah that has grown to a multi-site movement in 6 communities across the nation reaching thousands every week. He began his ministry as a youth pastor in the inner cities of Tampa, FL and Portland, OR. In addition to his present ministry in Utah, Matt serves as a church strategy consultant with BGW, coming alongside churches all across the country and supporting them in establishing a clear and vibrant missional identity. Matt and his team at The Genesis Project are certified in facilitating the StratOp Strategic Planning System and are uniquely equipped to help your leadership team bring clarity out of uncertainty and help facilitate meaningful growth.

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Don has one of the most extensive backgrounds in worship and performing arts architecture in the U.S. He has designed prominent facilities all across the country throughout his 37 year career and has been recognized with a number of awards for innovative and creative church design, including multiple WFX Solomon Awards for Best Church Architect, Best Church Design, Best Special Project and Best Digital Church. Don is also a recipient of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund Arts & Architecture Award for Best Liturgical Design.

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Chris Stovall has over 30 years of church leadership and ministry experience. During that time, he has served in almost every capacity on a church staff including 15 years as a lead pastor and church planter. Prior to vocational ministry, Chris worked for several years in corporate banking. Along the way Chris also led several small start-up companies, maximizing profits to position each for greater success.

Chris has been consulting and coaching churches and nonprofits for over 15 years now. He has an extensive combination of both business and ministry experience that gives him a unique perspective in his consulting. Chris is very adept at helping churches and organizations strategize vision, discover opportunities out of obstacles, develop compelling communication for objectives, and layout a plan to accomplish their God-inspired dreams. Chris’ passion is to see individuals discipled and grow spiritually in the area of giving and therefore see the culture of generosity in those churches and organizations grow as well.

In addition to his Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification, Chris has a BS in Business from Murray State University, a BA in Music from Western Kentucky University, and both an MA and MDiv from Luther Rice University. Chris married his college sweetheart Susy and they have two adult children.

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Bill has served in leadership roles in the construction industry for nearly 3 decades and he works closely with ministries as well as BGW Architects and Builders all across the country to help leaders respond to growth and community needs. The Solomon Foundation empowers ministry through the use of the dollars invested by individuals, congregations, schools, and organizations within the Restoration Movement churches and Churches of Christ. The Solomon Foundation is known for their willingness to partner with churches and generate creative financing options, which provide unique solutions based on the specific needs of every church.

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Bill has more than 21 years of church and not-for-profit financing experience. He has directly managed the origination, distribution, or funding of more than one billion dollars in church financing for ministries nationwide and serves as one of Stifel’s lead bankers, structuring taxable bonds issued by churches, schools, and not-for-profit organizations. Bill received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and later earned his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He is also a graduate of the SIFMA Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and the Wharton/SIA Branch Management Leadership Institute.

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Stan is the founder of several ministries including Lionheart Children’s Academy, which has a mission to empower local churches to take leadership of the child care industry. Stan and his team believes that reaching more children is THE key strategy for significant incremental advancement of the Gospel, and the child care industry represents the best opportunity to do so. During a medical crisis in 2011, God gave Stan the vision for Lionheart, which opened its first academy in 2014.

Stan also launched Apartment Life in 2000 to help churches more effectively reach apartment communities for Christ. Apartment Life has over 1,000 team members living in apartments across the country ministering to their neighbors.

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Jonathan Lewis joined the CFR ministry in January of 2022. In his role as Regional Vice President for Texas, he develops relationships with churches and ministries in the Lone Star state. Prior to his work with CFR, Jonathan worked as a private banker and wealth management specialist, my most recently inn commercial banking. He has also served with churches in the areas of discipleship and small groups. Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University and a master’s degree from Denver Seminary. He and his wife, Erin, have been married since 2003. They have four children.

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