Church Building Project? Do These 5 Things FIRST!

Thinking about a church building project? Before you make anything public, there are a few early steps that can protect your ministry from unnecessary risk. In this video, we’ll walk through the key questions every church or nonprofit should consider before moving forward with a new building, expansion, or renovation. You’ll learn why timing matters, what to evaluate behind the scenes, and how to build a strong financial foundation that supports long-term sustainability. Whether you’re dreaming about more space or trying to solve current constraints, this video will help you lead with wisdom, clarity, and confidence. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:09 Building Project Excitement 00:37 Financial Foundation BEFORE a Capital Campaign 00:48 How Much DOes a Nonprofit Need in Operating Reserves? 01:17 Do Your Due Diligence 01:29 Conduct a Feasibility Assessment 02:29 Evaluate Funding Options and Timing 03:03 Keep the Early Stage Private 03:43 Practical Wisdom from Luke 14:28 03:57 Assess Your Long-Term Readiness 04:07 Financial Ratios for Nonprofits of Any Size 05:11 Free Financial Resource for Churches and Nonprofits 05:26 Support for Major Nonprofit Financial Decisions If you're a nonprofit executive, board member, treasurer, pastor, or church administrator, this guide will help you create a sustainable and legally sound approach to nonprofit salary and compensation. 📘 Free Resource: Download 5 Steps for Nonprofit Leaders to Thrive for practical tools to strengthen your leadership and impact: http://www.thrivenonprofit.com/empower 👍 Like this video if you find it helpful 🔔 Subscribe for weekly nonprofit leadership training 💬 Comment with your questions about nonprofit salary reviews or compensation planning Full Article here: https://www.terisaclark.com/blog/chur... ============================= Connect with Terisa: Website: https://www.terisaclark.com/ LinkedIn / terisaclark Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content. https://www.terisaclark.com/disclaimer #terisaclark #executiveleadership #nonprofit