Arise and Build Series: Web-Based Training

 

Grab power-packed ideas and real answers which can save your church hundreds of thousands of dollars in just 45 to 60 web based training minutes.

Everyone is extremely busy these days, and it is getting more difficult to block out time to travel to and attend conferences or seminars of an educational nature regarding church building programs. To meet the needs of busy people Myler will be conducting a series of various educational seminars/sessions dealing with church building programs via the Internet. You will be able to sit in the comfort of your own home or church to attend these sessions. All you will need is a computer and telephone.

Register here to take part in one of the upcoming seminars.

February 23rd, 2010
Building a Church? In these times?
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

Many churches needing to build are asking this question. Should we move ahead with our church building program with the economy falling in all around us? Or, should we wait for better times? If this is a question your church is facing, then this free webinar will include a discussion of the following questions, plus other equally important questions:
 
  • Should our church consider a building program with the current economic downturn?
  • What are the conditions we should consider to determine if we should move ahead or stay put?
  • How long will the current economic situation last?
  • How are the lenders reacting during this financial crunch?
  • Is there a bright side?

March 30th, 2010
Selecting the "Right" Building Delivery System for Your Church
60 minutes

When faced with the prospect of a building program, most church building committees assume the very first step is to hire an architect. It's pretty rare at this point in time for any of the committee members to think about the "building delivery system" they will use for their project. This is mainly because they are unaware there are such things as building delivery systems that exist. Yet, this decision far surpasses even the importance of choosing an appropriate architectural or building firm. It is the one decision that has more influence and impact on the successful outcome of a church building project than any other. This session will help you:
 
  • Select and tailor a building delivery system that will be the best fit for your church.
  • Understand the degree of risks for your congregation inherent in the different building delivery systems.
  • Avoid being led into building delivery systems that are not good for your church.

April 27th, 2010
The trend of "Going Green."
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

We are hearing more and more about the advantages of "Going Green" for churches considering new construction projects, major renovation projects or remodel and updating projects. When you consider the investment you make in going green can be recouped in 2 to 3 years, it makes sense to look at the advantages and disadvantages of doing so. This free webinar can help you determine what is best for your church. A few of the topics to be discussed will include:
 
  • Why consider "Going Green?"
  • What does "Going Green" do for your church?
  • What are the costs?
  • How do you go about "Going Green?"
  • How does this fit in with what God would want us to do?

 

May 25th, 2010
Are You Ready For Your Church Building Program
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

Over 60% of all churches that begin a building program fail to complete the process and construct a building. Consequently, every year millions of ministry dollars are lost to failed building programs. This insightful session will help you avoid loosing valuable ministry dollars by preparing you for a successful building program. Together, we will examine:
 
  • What part church growth plays in the mission of your church.
  • The importance of Planning the right project.
  • How to select the right building delivery process for your project.
  • The importance of "Counting the Costs" prior to beginning your building process.

June 29th, 2010
Casting The Vision
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

When and how you communicate to your congregation the vision you have for building new facilities on your present site or relocating and building on a new site can often determine whether your building program will be a success or a failure. This motivational, impelling session will help you avoid those things you might do inadvertently that may lead to failure or create problems or delays in your building program. You will learn:
 
  • How much lead time it will take to prepare your congregation for a building program.
  • How and when to prepare your congregation mentally and spiritually for the challenge facing them, as well as getting them prepared to financially support your building program.
  • How and when to put the right support staff and committees in place to help you accomplish the job

July 27th, 2010
Avoiding Design Pitfalls
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

Many churches jeopardize the success of their building programs right at the very beginning. How can the leadership of churches avoid this common dilemma? These risks can be avoided by becoming knowledgeable and understanding the what, why, when, and where pitfalls and problems can occur and how to avoid them. This power packed, informative session has saved churches hundreds of thousands of dollars and the leadership hundreds of hours of time that otherwise might have been wasted. In addition to learning what design pitfalls are laying in wait for you, this session will include:
 
  • Knowing how to approach the planning process properly.
  • Making sure you get the "right" functional and affordable design for your church.
  • Avoiding the common pitfall of designing too much for your pocketbook or too little space for your ministry needs.
  • Developing master plans that you don't keep in your closet.

August 31st, 2010
Setting a Realistic Building Budget for Your Congregation
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

There is usually a difference in the vision you have for the size and/or style of new facilities you would like to build versus the dollar amount your congregation can realistically afford. This down-to-earth session will show you how to work the two together, including:
 
  • Guidelines for realistically forecasting what your congregation can afford.
  • Setting a Workable Budget.
  • The challenges you will face in avoiding budget cost overruns that can lead to failure or financial ruin


September 28th, 2010
Identifying and Minimizing Financial Risks for Your Congregation
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

From beginning to end, ominous, elusive threats hang over your church's building program. You are confronted with them around every corner you turn. What are these threats? They consist of financial risks that cost your church a lot of money for which you have not budgeted. These hidden menaces can threaten the very success of your building program. This enlightening session will help you reduce or eliminate these financial risks and will include:
 
  • Identifying the major financial risks that can cause failure for your church building program.
  • Learning how to reduce the financial risks your congregation will be facing.
  • Solving the problem of financial risks before they become a problem

October 26th, 2010
Lender Criteria for Lending Money to Your Church
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

All lenders have common criteria in evaluating and determining the amount of money they are willing to loan your church for your building project. This enriching session will help you be better prepared in your dealings with lenders and will include:
 
  • The value you can place on initial verbal discussions about your project.
  • Finding out the minimum down payment and/or equity position requirements you will need to have before applying for a construction loan.
  • Learn what the goals of lenders are in loaning money to your church.
  • How to approach lenders in a favorable fashion.

November 30th, 2010
Presenting Your Financial Information in the Best Possible Light to Lenders
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

Too many churches fail to secure the money they need for their church building programs simply because they do not know how to present their financial position in the best possible light to lenders. This action packed session holds the answers to solving that problem and will include:
 
  • What kind of information you need to include in your financial portfolio.
  • Preparing a professional looking portfolio that will get the job done for you.
  • What additional information is usually needed after you get a preliminary written financial commitment.

December 28th, 2010
Keeping the Vision Alive
60 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. EST

More than likely you will run into problems during the course of your building program. Building programs are fraught with problems, as the prince of evil does not wish us to succeed. Keeping the vision alive through all the obstacles and problems determines the mettle of God's chosen leaders and warriors. This positive, inspiring session assures us that God is with us, that He will help us overcome and give us the ammunition we need to be successful in our building programs including:
 
  • Staying the course in challenging times.
  • Putting your knowledge and wisdom to work.
  • Endeavoring to make a difference….an excellent difference.