It doesn’t matter if you’re a large architecture firm, a medium-sized design studio or a small integrator, the secret to success will always come back to generating new business. And for those companies that work on worship spaces predominantly, it’s important to have a way to attract new church clients.
A big part of the process is providing solid Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications, but even if a company makes the shortlist of those being considered, it’s no guarantee that it’s going to be chosen.
David Evans, AIA, president of Mantel Teter, Kansas City, Mo., says it’s important to rely on past clients to help bring in new ones.
“Pastors talk to pastors and the experience they have with our firm is a big deal when they speak to other pastors,” he says. “For those new church clients, hearing a success story…or not, carries a ton of credibility. Taking care of and staying top of mind with our past church clients we’ve found is the best way to find new church clients.”
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Almost upon us, 2019 is expected to be a year of changes that will reshape--or at least refine-- houses of worship. Designers agree that the worship space should serve the church as an expression of its brand while becoming an engaging tool for its mission.
Architects, designers and AVL professionals weigh in, predicting what will happen in the coming year:
1-Multisite movement continues to flourish. The multisite movement is stronger than ever, notes David Evans, president of Kansas City, Mo.-based architectural firm Mantel Teter. “The movement’s next chapter will be to start or acquire campuses to reach and minister to residents of specific communities. Many demographics will influence these choices and a church’s ministry skill sets. This could be churches or other retail/big box properties that will be renovated for church and community uses.”
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Briarcliff Church - located in Kansas City, Missouri, recently completed renovating their Sanctuary, Lobby, and other support spaces. "This project took an existing church facility and repurposed space with new relevant life and we’re excited with how the project turned out for Briarcliff Church. They now have more functional space for their ministries that better reflects the church’s DNA.” commented David Evans, the Principal in Charge. Pearce Construction served as the general contractor.
Check out the latest construction progress at Grace Community Church in this drone flyover, provided by Pearce Construction.
Check out the latest construction progress at Fellowship of Grace in this drone flyover provided by Pearce Construction.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, located in Kansas City, Missouri, recently completed renovating their Trustee Building to provide improved state of the art classrooms and staff office space at the core of the seminary campus. "Our team is thrilled with how the project turned out, the spaces are even more functional and relevant for their staff and students.” commented Skyler Phelps, the Project Architect. Pearce Construction served as the general contractor.
