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Master's Plan - Your Partner Podcast

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

This podcast helps church leaders understand the "how to" of a new church build, expansion or remodeling of an existing building. We will address issues such as purchasing land, budgeting, choosing the right team members, how to finish project at or under budget and many more.

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Episodes

Timing is Everything

December 01, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Rodney James and Kim wrap up the series on The Timeline - The Right Steps in the Right Order. On this final podcast of the series, they discuss how the little things matter when it comes to church design and construction. Everything from where the thermostat goes on the wall to where the AC unit is located can impact your ministry. Join Rodney and Kim to learn how to "Maximize the Construction". 

Project Prayer Map & The Design Build Process

November 01, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

The prayer map is uniquely designed and offered from Master's Plan Church Design & Construction. The prayer map leads a church body through specific prayers during the church building process.  Rodney and Kim also discuss the practical steps of the design build process compared to the typical way construction is approached in churches.

Completing the Design

October 01, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Rodney and Kim discuss what the expectations are from the church. And they continue with how to bring the building team into the process.

Avoiding the Construction Pitfalls

September 01, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Rodney and Kim talk about "Completing the Design" and how ministry focus matters during the construction process. 

Leadership Equity - Interviewing Lenders

August 01, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Don't get caught up on an interest rate. With changing rates, it's easy to feel rushed. Rodney and Master's Plan Church Design & Construction has helped over 160 churches down this road. Maximize your cash while finding the best fit for your loan needs.

Interview Lenders

July 01, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Listen to Rodney and Miss Kim as they discuss the importance of interviewing lenders and having the right information to share with your lenders when you discuss your church loan.

Interview Lenders

July 01, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Listen to Rodney and Miss Kim as they discuss the importance of interviewing lenders and having the right information to share with your lenders when you discuss your church loan.

What Should I Expect? - Part 3 Due Diligence & Feasibility

March 15, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

You will learn what deliverables you receive by going through a thorough and accurate due diligence process.  Rodney explains how to identify "obstacles" and "hurdles" of your building project and how to navigate your way through them.

Timeline of a Construction Project - Due Diligence and Feasibility - Part 2

March 15, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Continuing to discuss the importance of making sure you take the right steps in the right order when completing a construction project.  Due diligence and feasibility is a vital first step in the process of construction to make sure that your project is designed to your budget.

Timeline of a Construction Project: Due Diligence and Feasibility

January 26, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Learn why this step is vital in the beginning of the building process to design your project on budget and on vision.

The Importance of Budgeting, Funding & Capital Campaigns

December 14, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Budgeting, funding and raising capital is a vital step in the building process.  Learn how to take the right steps in the right order by working with a partner that will help your church understand the importance of where these steps fit in the process.  

Verifying References

November 05, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

How to ask the right questions when verifying references that will help you determine who would be your best and most trusted partner.

Select A Partner: Shepherd the Shepherd

June 21, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Rodney James, President of Master's Plan Church Design & Construction, along with Kim Spence discuss what it means when Rodney says "Shepherd the Shepherd ''. You need a partner that is more than just a builder or an architect. You need a partner to start with your project and is there to the final process of how the project functions for your ministry. 

Select A Partner: What Should You Expect

June 21, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

What you should expect from a partner and why this partner is critical in the building timeline.  A partner should be as concerned about your ministry as your project. What are the right questions to ask when interviewing a partner for the building process?  Rodney James & Kim Spence discuss the 2nd step, taking the Right Steps in the Right Order. 

Select Your Team: The Most Important Element

June 21, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

What is the most important element for a Pastor & Pastoral Staff when selecting your team? What is the most common question for Rodney when he discusses this topic with Pastors? Join Rodney James & Kim Spence to discuss this portion of the Building Timeline.

Select A Partner: Shepherd the Shepherd

June 21, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Rodney James, President of Master's Plan Church Design & Construction, along with Kim Spence discuss what it means when Rodney says "Shepherd the Shepherd ''. You need a partner that is more than just a builder or an architect. You need a partner to start with your project and is there to the final process of how the project functions for your ministry. 

Select Your Team - How Do You Decide Who

June 09, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Ministries are made up of amazing people but there are certain people suited for your team, how do you decide?   Rodney and Kim talk about this and more in detail on "The Timeline of a Construction Project"

Select Your Team

June 07, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

This is our next step in "The Timeline of a Construction Project".   What is the purpose of selecting a team for your building project?   What role does your building partner play in your team?   Rodney and Kim discuss this next critical step in today's podcast. 

Master's Plan - Your Partner Episode 1

May 24, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Introducing the vision and the mission of Master's Plan with Rodney James, President and founder.  Rodney shares how God called him to partner with churches across America for the purpose of building and expanding the Kingdom.