Architectural Trends for the 21st Century Church
– "The prospect of a church building project is so overwhelming! I left that meeting feeling that I have a much better grasp on the process and options we will have to consider. I find comfort that there are those who do this on a regular basis that will guide us along."
Karen Frazier, Lewis Creek Baptist Church, 10/2006
– "I like that I wasn't being 'sold' on anyone's service. This seminar concentrated on the church & the thoughts surrounding the growth of the church, not on someone forcing their service down my throat.”
Wendy Webber, Christian Family Fellowship, Mableton, GA
– “We are just in the beginning stages and I have good information to share with the building committee. A group of professionals able to present on layman level. Really enjoyed it!”
James Tesch, Building Study Committee, Freedom Church, Kernersville, NC - 03/2005
– “I loved the ease of presentation, no-pressure - just info(rmation) that is pertinent & relevant."
Kerry Robinson, Lowell First Nazarene, Lowell, IN - 11/2004
– “The seminar was the bomb! It gave me a whole lot of insight into the process. It helped me get a clear focus to help move the project forward.”
Ronald Barnes - Atlanta Church of Christ, Atlanta, GA - 03/2005
– “The value of this seminar exceeds the cost by a multiple of at least 10. Time well spent - lots of take aways!"
Tom Reitmeier, Faithbridge, Spring, TX - 11/2003
– “Delivery Systems: Learning the benefits of proper planning and preparation beforehand to avoid unforeseen costs and disasters is important to us because we are limited in time and finances!”
Ricky & Joan Shrewsbury, Pastor & Wife, The Rock Church, King, NC - 03/2005
– " Planning the expansion of our church facility so that every dollar is wisely spent is an enormous challenge. PBS outlined an approach and demonstrated in the seminar that they are able to take a complicated planning project and break it down into steps. They did so in such a way, that now we actually have a direction and are proceeding forward with our plans based on the information that we received. We know what our first step should be, and how we are going to elicit key ministry leaders ideas in the planning process. PBS's Five Step Process not only explains clearly each and every step we must make, but they also showed us how we can save money on the entire project. The seminar was excellent."
Pastor Anderson, Anointed Word International Ministries, Markham, IL- 11/2004
– “ I really enjoyed the seminar. The number one thing that I walked away with is direction. It is obvious that without direction we would wonder aimlessly. I also appreciated the team approach”
Donovan duCille - Columbia Church of Christ, Atlanta, GA - 03/2005
– “I came to this seminar with no knowledge of the process of going from a dream to reality of a church building. I feel I can now go back to the leaders and help with meaningful dialogue in developing a plan for our future goals and vision. Thank you.”
David Mathis, Atlanta Church of Christ, Atlanta, GA - 10/2004
– “Good exposure to fresh ideas and insight on design build.”
John Harris, Bible Center Church, Charleston, WV - 9/2003
– “We have a lot of anxiety for change. That session (Dealing with Change) gave us some great ideas of how to present our projects to the church.”
Chris Nukkolls, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Advance, NC - 8/2004
– "Answered many questions that I had not even thought about. All [speakers] were so gracious. Thanks for caring. I sense that you want your buildings to honor God."
Donna McMahon - Thomas Avenue Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX - 4/2003
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Sound Advice Seminar
– "Fantastic, great dissemination of knowledge, answered ALL my questions. Wish I'd have had this instruction years ago. We know who to call for help."
Gary Gould - New Life Fellowship, Seguin, TX - 7/2003
– "This gave me a lot of information that was useful and that I had never heard anywhere else."
Josh Guarneri - Iglesia Bautista Getsemani Church, Fort Worth, TX - 7/2003
– "I wish we could have had this seminar before we started building."
Bryan Ramirez - Iglesia Bautista Getsemani Church, Fort Worth, TX - 7/2003
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Financing, Stewardship, Fundraising & Capital Campaigns
– “I came to the seminar with very limited knowledge of corporate lending. The team did a great job educating me. The seminar exceeded my expectations as the depth was much greater than I expected.”
Justin Smith - Principal, Deer Creek Christian School, University Park, IL - 6/2007
– “The information on the capital campaign presentation was most helpful. We have never been involved in a capital campaign and expect to be within the next year. This information was very valuable.”
Scot Carpenter - Open Door Fellowship, Kouts, IN - 6/2007
– “As a former banker currently working as a capital fundraising campaign director for a not for profit, I found the seminar most beneficial.”
Scott Ford - Director of Capital Campaign New Hope Center, Dolton, IL - 6/2007
– "The combination of the various components; ie; lending, campaigns and developing an enhanced spiritual walk with God because of the campaign were very helpful."
Tom Lane - Dyer United Methodist Church, Dyer, IN - 6/2007
– "Very informative and great at putting audience at ease."
Edward Thompson - Bethel Christian Fellowship, Fort Worth, TX - 6/2003
– "Great information; presentation seemed very concerned about churches and was extremely knowledgeable!! Excellent stuff!"
Bernie J. Anderson - Seventh Day Adventist Church, DeSoto, TX - 6/2003
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Fishers of Men
– “The information was very informative and enjoyed by me and my staff.”
Pastor Morris Morehead, Greater Stepping Stone Church, Greensboro, NC - 11/2003
– “Communicating to Your Target Audience will help me to try to reach out to people and to listen to them and hear their needs.”
Reecia Witcher, Greater Stepping Stone Church, Greensboro, NC - 11/2003
– “The topics presented were diverse, but connected. Very helpful as a part of ongoing, educational experience in continuing to ‘reinvent’ the church.”
Assoc. Pastor Bob Adams, First Baptist Huntersville, Huntersville, NC - 11/2003
– “I really enjoyed the information that was given. Now I can take this information back to my church and share, seek and serve.”
Pamela McCall, Greater Stepping Stone Church, Greensboro, NC - 11/2003
– “All [topics] excellent! Many ideas to promote thought for planning.”
Al Miller, Unity Church of Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC - 11/2003
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Church Growth & Ministry
– “Good summary of total building process – from leadership, purpose, design and stewardship.”
Pastor Brian Ayers, First Baptist Church, Gibsonville, NC – 4/2003
– “This seminar helped me to see what must be done in a building project, the sooner, the better.”
Pastor Bobby Chapman, Pioneer of Faith Ministries, Greensboro, NC – 4/2003
– “I like the well rounded approach – covering many aspects of overall worship needs.”
Jerry Howard, Biltmore Church of God, Asheville, NC – 4/2003
– “This seminar will help lay the foundation of where to start with our Family Life Center.”
Mike Spears, Mt. Herman Christian Church, Garner, NC – 4/2003
– “Our church is in the beginning stages of land purchase, building renovation or building; so the content and materials were very helpful.”
Pastor Rich Fennelle, Word of Life Family Church, Burlington, NC – 4/2003
– “It was nice to be at a business seminar that put God first. It is hard to find Christian businesses in this type of market.”
Patty Ridings, Yadkin Friends Fellowship, Yadkinville, NC – 4/2003
– “Greg Barron linked architecture with worship.”
Linn Finger, St. Matthews United Church of Christ, Maiden, NC – 4/2003
– “Our needs were in deed met, and I personally look forward to the next seminar!”
Lisa Gilgeours, Pentecostal Church of Christ, Greensboro, NC – 4/2003
– “This was my first workshop on church expansion. I was well informed and would recommend this to anyone who is thinking of expanding.”
Deborah Trivette, Yadkin Friends Fellowship, Yadkinville, NC 4/2003
– “I feel through what we have been exposed to today, we are much closer to understanding which direction to go with this building program.”
Associate/Youth Pastor Dale Whitson, Biltmore Church of God, Asheville, NC – 4/2003
– “It was helpful in guiding us to stay focused on what people need today – knowing your culture and planning ministry to meet their needs and growth.”
Sr. Minister Clyde George, Community Christian Church, Newbern, VA – 4/2003
– “Greg’s five rules provided insight on what to expect, and what to consider today.”
Steve Hippe, Cary Alliance Church, Cary, NC – 4/2003
– “You guys did a great job with this! This seminar provided a lot of valuable input as we plan our building project.”
Steve Hippe, Cary Alliance Church, Cary, NC – 4/2003
– “The overview and perspective of all the presenters was excellent!…The seminar provided a good balance of ministry and business, seasoned with humor.”
Steve Hippe, Cary Alliance Church, Cary, NC - 4/2003
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Everything Speaks
– “This was a great seminar, clearly understood all points.”
Robert Hunter, Treasurer/Trustee, Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC
– “All [sessions] were very informative. I gained from each session.”
Sr. Pastor Delores Taylor, Greater Emmanuel Word of Faith, Walkertown, NC
– “All did an excellent job! Very good use of a day seminar! Will help me as we pursue God’s plan for our church”
Pastor Mark Chaney, Howard’s Creek Baptist Church, Boone, NC
– “We want to reach our whole community and this seminar has helped in how to do so.”
Faye Clement, Pastor’s Assistant, Mt. Sinai Deliverance Temple, Advance, NC
– “Expectations met – Thanks!”
Pastor Ron Brisson, New Life Church, Rolesville, NC
– “Exceeded my expectations; didn’t expect facilitators to have personal connection to Christ and verbalize it.”
George Gatling, Construction Committee Member, High Point, NC
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