Jesus said, For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was …

Two decades later…church design is still adapting…and rightly so! The apostle Paul wrote, “…I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 1Corinthians 9:22 The church that clearly understands the truth of what Paul was teaching has made many adaptations over the past 20 years. Culture has changed, perceptions have changed, and …

There are many important variables to be considered when determining cost, but before you go get bids or estimates, be clear on the function of the space. What character and feel should it have? Are there any specific design elements that will help you utilize the space better? Let’s focus on the real cost of building and the long-term costs …

Consider this: if you were off course by just one degree flying from the west coast the east coast, you would miss your destination by more than 40 miles. One degree off course from Earth to the moon would land you more than 4,100 miles away from the moon. The right first step in any journey is a critical step …

The best option for any building renovation, repurposing or new construction is always to follow the Biblical example of Nehemiah and ask permission before designing, planning or performing any work. Permissions for building date back to the days of the Bible. Nehemiah recognized the need for rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He was broken, and God placed a desire and …

Economic turbulence from the COVID-19 virus little slowed church construction plans or activity for two Tulsa industry partners, Master’s Plan Church Design and Construction and Reed Architecture and Interiors. “The only slowdowns we’ve encountered so far are from a couple of churches that were in the middle of the decision-making process when the virus shutdown occurred,” said Rodney C. James, …

Here is another round table discussion Rodney was asked to participate in by Church Executive. We hope you enjoy the article below, grow from reading it, and get ideas for your facility!  If you have any questions, simply click on the yellow bar up top and ask.  We love answering questions, and we love partnering with churches to build God’s …

We recently took part in a round table discussion for Church Executive, talking about designs in the church world.  We know you will gain a lot of insight from Rodney and all of the other participants.  Let us know if you have any questions, and if you haven’t already, check out Church Executive as a powerful resource for pastors and …

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Rodney was invited to be a guest on Thriving In Ministry Podcast, hosted by Dace and Kyle Willis.  They talked about what needs to be done and decided before building, and we know you’ll get a lot of value out of it. Also, if you want more resources for pastors, go over to Daily Pastor now, and subscribe to the …