Getting Started

You are here because you were looking for help or information for your building program. 

Here is a plan to get started...

Step 1 - Read the Free Stuff:

Browse the site and make sure to check out the free articles.  There is a great deal of good information in the free articles.  Some of the articles are excerpts from my book, which will give you a free preview of the book's content. I will continue to add to the library as time and topics permit.  Don't forget to read the About AMI page, as I believe it is important to know those who labor among you.

Step 2 - Call or Email With Questions:

The only bad question is the one left unasked. If you are the Pastor or Building Committee Chair, everyone expects you to have all the answers.  When you don't, you now know who to call.  Take advantage of this opportunity to talk to someone about your church building, financing questions or concerns.  "For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety" (Proverbs 24:6).  I often will have several conversations or email correspondences with church leaders or building committees before they develop the comfort level to consider asking me to come work with the church.  It is my honor and privilege to minister to your church. 

Step 3 - Get the Book:

Get the book, Preparing to Build.  Available in paperback or electronic form, the eBook is available for as little as $14.95.  This book is a great way to learn about how to prepare your church for a building program.  Described as "eye-opening" and "incredible value", this book has often revolutionized how churches approach their building program.  Many pastors have remarked about how they learned "how much they did not know about building" after they read the book.  I guarantee it will be the best money you will spend in your building program - and if you don't agree, I'll give you your money back.

Perhaps you really like some of what you've read, but you're  not sure about all this "consulting stuff". After all, (and here come the 7 deadly words) "We've never done it that way before." On the other hand, you may feel that you've found the help that you are looking for and want to know the best way to proceed.  If so, then let's...

Step 4 - Discuss an Engagement:

At some point, you will either come to the conclusion that your church is open to help and the time is right - or you won't.  For those churches that are interested, the normal process is usually a visit or conference call (depending on location and budget) to introduce ourselves to  to the building committee, deacon board, elder board, trustees, or other decision makers and to have a question and answer session,

Once the church has made the conceptual decision to proceed with a consultant, an agreement for services is drawn up that reflects the scope, timeline, deliverables and cost for a engagement designed to meet the needs of the church.  Upon execution of the agreement, we all go to work.