Tag: Master Plan

Pre-Construction-Budget-Graphic

Developing a budget for your renovation or construction project

Part of our firm's Master Planning process is the development of a Project Budget. A Project Budget is different from ...
A Pastor's Perspective on the Mission of the Physical Plant

A Pastor’s Perspective on the Mission of the Physical Plant

One of the most challenging moments for many a Buildings & Grounds or Master Plan Committee member is when they ...
Old baptismal pool finds new life

Old baptismal pool finds new life

When you walk through the front doors of Emmanuel Baptist Church in downtown Albany, NY, it doesn't take long to ...
Master Plan diagrams for Good Ground Family Church in Cohoes, NY

Master Planning Process – Phase V

Developing the Master Plan The final phase of the research feasibility analysis process is the documentation of a Master Plan ...
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Master Planning Process – Phase IV

Consensus-Seeking Phase Consensus decision-making calls for church members to let go of their vested interests and their personal agendas. They ...
Master Planning Process - Phase III

Master Planning Process – Phase III

Developing Program Accommodation Alternatives This is where the Master Plan begins to take shape.  Using the previous reports as a ...
Master Planning Process - Phase II

Master Planning Process – Phase II

Identifying Programmatic Requirements One of the most important steps in this process is accurately identifying programmatic requirements. Meetings will be ...
A labyrinth is incorporated into the narthex floor in subtle materials.

Master Planning Introduction

This is the first post in a series of posts about master planning for religious organizations. Each post will discuss ...
Holy Family Church, Newark, DE

Holy Family Church, Newark, DE

We prepared a Master Plan for Holy Family Church that would transform a dark, brick building built at the height ...

Introduction to the Master Plan Process for Churches

One of the most challenging journeys in the life of a congregation is the process of renovating or building new ...