Articles & Papers

75 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Architect (PDF)
10 Reasons to Implement Online Giving in Your Church (PDF)
How Much Does it Cost to Build?
Insights Into Creating a Positive Church Building Experience (PDF)
General Church Building Guidelines (PDF)
Church Financing Options (PDF)
Common Mistakes in Church Construction (PDF)
A Benchmark for Tithes and Offerings (PDF)
Church Lease Purchase Overview (PDF)
Construction Financing Options (PDF)
Save BIG on Church Design, Building & Floor Plans
A Characteristic of a Truly Wise Man

For more in-depth information, I recommend my book, Preparing to Build.

For current articles and thoughts, visit my Church Construction Blog.

About the Author

Stephen Anderson

Author of Preparing to Build, past contributing editor to Church & Worship Technology Magazine, seminar speaker, and church building consultant, husband, and father of 7 boys.

In the mid-90's I was "volunteered" to serve as the building committee chair person of our church. Knowing I did not really know much about how to build a church, I began an odyssey of learning that continues to this day. One of the things that I quickly discovered was that there were few available resources and little help to be had, especially if you were not part of a main-line denomination.

My mission became to minister to the church in this important area - to minister, encourage and equip the church to help it win souls for the Kingdom of God.

Today, I know that I am doing that which He equipped and called me to do. I bring to your church the experience and knowledge gained from talking to hundreds of churches that were contemplating or in building programs.