Why A Building Committee?

Pastors need not to take on the awesome responsibility of going into a building program without support. Although the role of the clergy varies in each project, depending on the respective energies, strengths and ministerial goals, there’s just too much going on for one person to oversee. Generally speaking, the building committee’s job is to relieve the pastor of unending detail, assist in making important decisions along the way and oversee the actual construction of the church.

From a public relations standpoint, the building committee serves as a mouthpiece for the whole church. As representatives of the membership, the building committee should make each person in the congregation feel comfortable in the fact that qualified people are on the decision making team. It all boils down to taking the load off the pastor and the people of the church. After all, how many people really want to assume the responsibility of building? Ti takes dedication, hard work and long hours. No one said God’s work would be easy. But praise the Lord there are people in the church ready, willing and able to serve with you as you build.

• How Are Building Committee Members Appointed?