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Building for Ministry Seminar


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Building for Ministry Seminar


Vanman Architects and Builder’s 27th Annual Building for Ministry Seminar is now back in person!

Saturday, September 21, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Scheel’S - EDEN prairie, MN


Impact Your Ministry

The Building for Ministry Seminar is an educational half-day seminar for churches thinking of building or expanding.


Get Expert Information for Every Step of Your Project!

Financing - Fundraising - Planning - Building

This is the First Step


Who Should Attend

Pastors

Trustees

Building Committee Members

Finance Committee Members

Whoever is Interested!


More than 1000

The number of attendees from churches all over the Midwest that our seminar has educated over the past 20 years. 


The seminar is very informative! All presentations were very well done and important. All aspects were covered in great depth and included useful and practical information.
— Building for Ministry Feedback
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Where & When


Where & When


Vanman Architects and Builder’s 27th Annual Building for Ministry Seminar is now back in person!

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Thinking about expanding your ministry? Have questions about where to start? Vanman Architects and Builders’ Building for Ministry Seminar can answer all those questions and more.

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Get Answers to Your Questions


Get Answers to Your Questions


 

How much will our project cost per square foot?

Should we hire an architect first?

When do we hire the contractor?

Should we use voluntary labor?

Should we remodel, or sell and build new?

How much can we afford?

Do we need a commercial kitchen?

Should we use a professional fundraiser?

How long should the entire process take from vision to dedication?

 
 
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Submit A Question


Submit A Question


Submit a Question

Did the questions above not cover your topic?

Submit a question that keeps you up at night to be answered by our expert team.

 
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Meet Our Presenters


Meet Our Presenters


 
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SAMPLE Agenda


SAMPLE Agenda


8:45 am - 9:00 am Registration and Welcome

9:00 am - 9:10 am Welcome


9:10 am - 9:30 am Vanman Architects & Builders: The Master Planning and Visioning Process

9:35 am - 9:55 am CEP (Church Extension Plan): Church Financing Options


9:55 am - 10:10 am Break


10:10 am - 10:30 am Brenda Moore & Associates: Church Capital Campaigns

10:35 am - 10:55 am Vanman Architects & Builders: Construction Options


10:55 am - 11:10 am Break


11:10 am - 11:45 am Panel – Voices of Experience Q&A

11:45 am - 12:00 pm Conclude

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KEY TAKEAWAYS


KEY TAKEAWAYS


Attendees will gather information, share knowledge, and have access to experts.

 

FUNDING OPTIONS

Considerations and best practices for fundraising / capital campaigns to fund a building or remodeling project.

DESIGN PROCESS

What to expect from the visioning, master planning and design phases of a building or remodeling project.

 

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Learn about the construction process and what is involved in a building or remodeling project.

FINANCING OPTIONS

An overview of church financing to support a building or remodeling project.

 
 
 

ASK THE EXPERTS

Tap the knowledge of our panel of industry experts. Ask questions, share ideas, and get inspired.

SHARE INFORMATION

Knowledge share with other churches and their leadership.

 
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PRESENTED BY


PRESENTED BY


Audio Video Electronics (AVE) is a design and installation provider of integrated sound, video, and stage lighting systems, primarily for house of worship clients. Our mission is to enable churches to communicate with emotion and power through the design, delivery, and support of AVL solutions that maximize value for every budget. With decades of experience and hundreds of successful projects throughout the Midwest and nationwide, AVE has established a reputation for quality, reliability, and value.

Learn more about AVE

BRENDA MOORE & ASSOCIATES

Brenda Moore & Associates solves fundraising problems for faith-based organizations and other nonprofits.  Our work helps people of faith express their deepest joy through great generosity.
After 30 years serving in leadership roles at five church-related organizations, Brenda Moore established a private consulting practice in 2013.  Brenda and her team bring best practices learned in the high- performing organizations they’ve served. They are committed to helping even the smallest ministries maximize their capacity for raising larger gifts and making a bigger impact.


Our work with capital campaigns supports new construction, renovation, and debt reduction. Our approach to coaching your staff and volunteers through the process not only helps you achieve your immediate goals, but also builds your leadership’s competence, confidence and capacity for all its generosity work.

Learn more about Brenda Moore & Associates

CEP (CHURCH EXTENSION PLAN)

Church Extension Plan is a ministry providing premier financial and administrative services to the churches and districts of the Assemblies of God and their constituents, assisting them in fulfilling their vision of spreading the Gospel.

Learn more about Church Extension Plan

VANMAN ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Vanman Architects and Builders is an architecturally-led design-build firm in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Established in 1957, our firm has developed a rich history and understanding of the church construction field. We are one of the only architectural firms in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area that maintains our own in-house construction staff, resulting in higher-quality design, increased affordability, and total client satisfaction.

For 60 years, building for ministry has been our passion and the core of our firm. We have built, expanded or helped renovate hundreds of structures, collaborating with each congregation to ensure that we meet the needs of the ministry while still echoing their unique personality, traditions and heritage. Together, we design and build places that matter in the community.

Learn more about Vanman Architects and Builders