If you find that your congregation has more needs than your church building can accommodate, this might mean it is time for church renovations. Maybe you have a growing youth group, or a planned summer camp, or the Bible study has become so big that it needs multiple groups, all with their own rooms. Whatever your congregation needs, a renovation will likely be able to account for it to make sure that your community’s churchgoing experience is a fulfilling one.
One of the most important considerations when planning to renovate your church is your schedule. Renovations often take a while, especially if you are planning to renovate a large portion of your building. In that case, when do you plan to have the most traffic in your church? Do you see an increase in attendance during the holidays? Is your church a ghost town in the summer, or do you run volunteer programs and summer camps that have the place bustling with life? These are all important things to consider during church renovations.
Similarly, you need to be thinking about how you plan to relocate your churchgoers. If you are renovating your main building where most services are held, where will you hold services while construction is ongoing? Do you have a sister church that can stand in for you? Do you have other buildings or a field to set up tents in?
Considering when to plan your church renovations for minimal disruptions to the lives of your congregation is almost as important as figuring out what you plan to do when those disruptions are, nevertheless, encountered. When you work with us at Buckhead Construction Company, we will make sure that we have a plan and a schedule that works best for your particular situation. Contact us today to learn more!