If you’re planning a new construction project, renovating a purchased building, remodeling your existing space, or upgrading your AVL systems, then you don’t want to miss this conference!
Featured Speakers
Ryan Miller
President at Share the Struggle
Keynote Speaker
Your Calling is Not What You Do; It’s Being a Servant Leader
Phil Mershon
Experience Coach, Author, and Event Pastor
General Session Speaker
Creating a Welcoming Church: Strategies to Keep Newcomers and Members Coming Back
Your project is too important. The Church Buildings Conference is designed to equip churches for the most pressing aspects of any project.
- Establishing a Realistic Plan and Budget
- Build or Renovate Decision-Making
- Building Design with Engagement, Education, and Worship in Mind
- Technology Project Planning, Budgets, and Decision-Making
- Fund Raising, Loans, and Capital Campaigns
- Establishing and Working Successfully with Your Building Team
- Determining if You Should Create Green Initiatives in Your Building
Don’t miss these advanced learning opportunities:
- Facilities Manager & Safety Director Leadership Collective
- Pastor & Executive Pastor Leadership Collective
- Worship & Tech Director Leadership Collective
- Church Safety & Security Masterclass
- Strategic Organizational Leadership Masterclass
- Audio Mixing for Worship Masterclass
- Mastering the Art of Creating Compelling Video Stories Masterclass
Speakers and Sessions
Our program continues to develop. Check back often as new sessions and speakers are added
Doug Abbott
Director of Church Administration at Faith United Methodist Church
What to Consider When Updating Your Church Building Using Green Initiatives
Corey Boss
Architect at Michael Graves + Studio Four Design
Designing Space (Indoors and Outdoors) to Intentionally Welcome and Invite Community
David Cherry
Lead Pastor at Restoration Church
Enhancing Volunteer Team Performance with the Working Genius Model
Stacy Cox
Principal Architect at Michael Graves + Studio Four Design
Designing Space (Indoors and Outdoors) to Intentionally Welcome and Invite Community
Jamie Hamilton
Senior Glazing Security Consultant at NGS
Fortifying Facilities of Faith: Strengthening Churches Against Building Perimeter Vulnerabilities
Jason Settle
Leadership Coach & Biblical Counselor
The Vital Building Blocks to Leading and Managing a Healthy Team
Shauneille Smith
Minister, Speaker & Author
Encouraging Women in Leadership Positions: Tap into the Power of Collaboration
Mark MacDonald
Communication Pastor for Pastors at Be Known for Something
Lead Well! 5 Steps to Improving ALL Way-Finding Signage
David Leuschner
Executive Director at Digital Great Commission Ministries
Practical Tech Budget Approaches
Tim Adams
Owner of Timato Systems
Seeing the Future Clearly: How to Choose a Display System for My Church
Glenn Fitzgerald
Facilities Manager at Hampton Park Baptist Church
Commercial Products vs. Residental Products: Pros and Cons
Tiffany Kelly
Owner & Designer of The Honest Pixel
Spatial Design Playbook: Spaces that Tell a Story, Facilitate Hospitality & Encourage Community
Glenn Wood
Pastor of Church Administration at Seacoast Church
Working with Construction Project Teams
James Denmon
Co-Owner of PressOn
How to Choose AVL Equipment to Meet Your Needs When You Have a Limited Budget
Jeremy Alison
Co-Owner of PressOn
How to Choose AVL Equipment to Meet Your Needs When You Have a Limited Budget
Jaime Zayas
ETCP Theatre Rigger and Rigging Consultant at Connect Church
Panel Discussion: Designing a Building Project or AVL Upgrade with Safety in Mind
Eric Rauch
Executive Pastor at 2|42 Community Church
How to Stay Sane During and After a Church Building Project
Ron Cochran
Audio Connections Editor for Worship Facility
Choosing an AVL Provider (Integrator) for Your Project & Managing/Coordinating the Process
Steve Siebert
Architect at Steve Siebert Architecture, Inc.
Multiplying Impact: A Guide to Church Multi-Site Expansion
Shawn Maxwell
Chief Operating Officer & Pastor at Church of Eleven 22
Multiplying Impact: A Guide to Church Multi-Site Expansion
Steve Swisher
Pastor at Essential Church
Pastor and Creative/Tech Leader Communication
Alex Goff
Communications Pastor at Essential Church
Pastor and Creative/Tech Leader Communication
Golden Preciado
Lead Audio Engineer at Grace Fellowship Church
Making the Transition from Floor Wedges to In-Ear Monitors
David Leuschner
Executive Director at Digital Great Commission Ministries
Practical Tech Budget Approaches
Other Sessions Coming Soon:
What You Need to Know to Find Successful Financing Options
Panel Discussion on Effective Budgeting for a Church Building Project
Panel Discussion on Master Planning: Architectural Design, AVL & IT Integration, Church Planning Team Members
Panel Discussion on Designing Your Space with Safety in Mind: Rigging and AVL Requirements, Security Tech, Emergency Safety Planning
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