Building Committees Don’t Work… Building Teams Do!!!
By: Kurt Williams, an NACDB member

Is your church getting ready to jump into a building program? The wrong way to go about starting the process is to set up a “Building Committee” that is made up of retired construction workers, the group that re-decorated the restrooms and another dozen, or so, representatives of every special interest group in the church. The result of this “Building Committee” is predictable: disagreements, arguments, damaged relationships and compromise to the point that nothing productive happens.
The bible makes no reference to “Building Committees”…the only conclusion that can be drawn from this study is that they are a result of the Fall. All joking aside, how often do building programs run aground due to internal disagreements and personal agendas within the “Building Committee”? The first step in the right direction is to develop a group of dedicated individuals to serve on the Building Team. There are many more characteristics for a healthy Building Team than we can list. The following list highlights some of the most important characteristics for this team of five to seven Prayer Warriors:
1) Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
2) Fully aware and supportive of the Ministry Vision and Mission.
3) Emotionally Stable.
4) Respected within the Body of Believers.
5) Have Common Sense.
6) A Team Player and Consensus Listener.
7) Varied Backgrounds and Professions.
8) Diligent and Committed to the Entire Process.
9) Having Creative Planning Skills.
10) Knowledgeable or willing to learn about the Construction process.
Selecting the individuals who will be a part of your Building Team also involves examining their backgrounds. Stay tuned for “How to Form a Building Team: Part Two.”