Firm Foundations

This year thousands of churches will build or renovate and many will repeat common mistakes -- some with disastrous results. Even experienced architects and pastors cannot guarantee success if they fail to communicate properly with building committees. Well-intentioned parishioners waste time and money with misplaced priorities or by unnecessarily re-inventing the wheel.<br><br>This book offers a common language for ministers church boards contractors and designers. Point by point start to finish Mr. Dan Michal an architect involved in a variety of church building projects and the Rev. Dr. Lance Moore a pastor and the son of a pastor warn of common follies and guide you in sorting out the best choices for your church. A copy for all involved in planning or building your facility may be the best investment you make!<br><br>Written for all churches regardless of size or denomination this guidebook is highly readable (even humorous at times) easily understood and most of all helpful. It is a useful reference for pastors building committees architects and contractors.<br><br><b>Includes a variety of reproducible forms and helps plus diagrams... and cartoons!</b><br><br><i>Any church that is in the process of building or considering building should study the book <b>Firm Foundations</b>. It could save a lot of time help your church avoid many mistakes and it will save the church money in the long run. I highly recommend it.</i><br>Dr. John Ed Mathison<br>Internationally known evangelist and pastor<br><br><i>Sound advice practical considerations and humor make this book a valuable guide for anyone involved in a church building program. This is not necessarily just a how-to but a why-to book as well.</i><br>Mike Holbrook Contractor<br><br><i><b>Firm Foundations</b> should be considered must reading for anyone involved in the church building process. The authors have given enough valuable information to make us good stewards -- and enough comic relief to keep us from giving up on the task.</i><br>Dr. Thomas Kinchen President<br>Florida Baptist Theological College