Real answers to the questions church leadership teams actually ask — free, practical, and built from experience.
Paul Williams — CFO, The Church of Eleven22
A practical guide for church leaders navigating facility decisions — the trends, challenges, and cost realities shaping 2026. Includes construction cost comparisons, a project timeline, and ten key takeaways from 14 campus builds.
Read the OutlookA free, facilitator-ready guide for your own leadership team — work through mission clarity, cost, and capacity together before you spend a dollar on design or construction.
Request the GuideA printable summary a pastor can bring to elders.
View the OverviewA thorough due diligence plan ensures that all systems, including roof inspections, are professionally assessed, so you understand the property you're leasing or buying.
How we can help: We provide extensive due diligence support and cost history for both renovation/tenant improvements and ground-up projects.
An experienced developer can better understand the unique operational needs of a church and assist with property searches.
How we can help: Our team has significant experience and partnerships with local developers to help you find the right property.
Establishing relationships with landlords early helps secure long-term success and understanding.
How we can help: We have developed successful, lasting relationships with landlords across multiple locations.
Ministries provide valuable insight into programming needs and functionality. Spending time in the space and observing operations ensures the design meets practical needs.
How we can help: We collaborate with ministry areas to create programming tailored to each location.
Design projects with additional phases of construction in mind to accommodate future expansion.
How we can help: Many of our projects include phased construction plans.
Use an interview and bidding process, including reference checks, to ensure the team understands AVL integration and church-specific needs. Regularly reevaluate to ensure quality decisions.
How we can help: We manage a competitive RFP process to hire the right design team for your project.
It helps secure the best price and ensures quality. Periodic bidding ensures ongoing competitiveness.
How we can help: We manage a proven competitive RFP process to hire the right General Contractor.
Build a budget with a contingency fund for change orders. Unforeseen adjustments and fluctuations are common between design and construction phases.
How we can help: We assist in creating contingency funds for both construction changes and non-construction overages.
Yes, standardization maintains a consistent look and feel while allowing for local uniqueness. Commercial furniture in common spaces is recommended for durability.
How we can help: Our experienced interior design team specializes in creating consistent, durable designs tailored to churches.
Signage significantly impacts the look and feel of a space and should be incorporated into the project from the beginning.
How we can help: We offer extensive signage and wayfinding expertise to enhance the visitor experience.
ODP can save tax money on larger projects, though it involves more paperwork.
How we can help: We streamline the ODP process for efficient accounting and paperwork, maximizing savings on your project.
A skilled project management team with church experience ensures smooth construction and alignment with your mission.
How we can help: Our team understands construction and church culture, offering practical expertise to streamline development and ensure project success.
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