Combining years of expertise and input from pastors, building committee members, architects, consultants, and builders, we developed an easy step-by-step guide, The MasterBuild Process, for local churches considering a building program.

Administration

Title: Church Administration Handbook (purchase online)
Author: Bruce C. Powers, editor
Description: The needs of people and churches have continued to change, with questions now being raised about the quality of congregational life, nature of leadership, and responsibility for ministry among all believers...Five primary needs are addressed:  Leadership skills and administrative tools that can be adapted for use in a variety of contexts from traditional to contemporary, from rural to urban, and from unicultural to multicultural settings; spiritual formation that relates to all of life; mission consciousness; ministry of all believers; and leadership competence.
Price: $15.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: Church Safety (purchase online)
Author: Robert M. Citrin
Description: The church has always been regarded as a safe haven - a spiritual sanctuary where people can come to worhip God free from worries about violence or unethical behavior by those involved in church ministry.  But our culture is changing, and church leaders can no longer assume that "it won't happen in my church."  Like the rest of society, churches need to ensure the safety and security of their facility, staff, and worshipers.  This book provides a wealth of practical information on preparing for and responding to the challenges of a dangerous world.
Price: $10.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: Making Peace: a Guide to Overcoming Church Conflict (purchase online)
Author: Jim Van Ysperen
Description: Making Peace collects the lessons and experience of more than ten years work in church -conflict reconciliation.  Jim Van Ysperen shares why churches become unhealthy and how God wants to heal them so they may become thriving communities of faith.  ... The promise of Scripture is that God will allow nothing into your life that you are not able to bear through faith in Him.  Whatever conflict or crisis your church may now be facing, God will provide a way out or a way through for your good and His glory.
Price: $8.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict (updated version) (purchase online)
Author: Ken Sande
Description: Nearly 800 Scripture verses are referenced in this simple yet profound analysis of how God's people should use his Word and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to resolve family, church, business, and employment disputes. Ken looks at the disagreements that color our day-to-day lives, using examples from his many years as a Christian mediator and counselor as well as from his own marriage and family. Includes detailed application questions.
Price: $9.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Church Building Programs

Title: Firm Foundations: Your Church Construction (purchase online)
Author: Lance Moore
Description: This book offers a common language for ministers, church boards, contractors, and designers. Well-intentioned parishioners waste time and money with misplaced priorities or by unnecessarily "reinventing the wheel." Point by point, start to finish, Dan Michal, an architect involved in a variety of church building projects, an the Rev. Dr. Lance Moore, a pastor and the son of a pastor, warn of common follies and guide you in sorting out the best choices for your church.
Price: $17.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: Guidebook for Planning Church Recreation Facilities (purchase online)
Authors: Church Recreation and Church Architecture of LifeWay Christian Resources
Description: Think of church recreation as a tool, method or support ministry, not as a separate program.  It is used by a church as a tool, to reach people with the gospel, build the fellowship of the church, and disciple persons through ministry.  As a method, church recreation includes many activities such as retreats, banquets, all-church picnics, intramural and league sports, fitness classes, camping, drama, and crafts to support the church program.  As a support ministry, church recreation helps build and complement Sunday School, Discipleship Training, missions, music organization, and pastoral ministry.
Price: $10.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: Planning and Building Church Facilities (purchase online)
Author: Gwenn E. McCormick
Description: This book gives your church guidelines, ideas, suggestions, and directions for the planning-building process.  Whether new facilities are an immediate need or a vision for the future, proper planning is crucial.  This book systematically explores the process of planning and building new facilities.  A building program provides unique opportunities for deepening congregational understanding of the mission and work of the church and for growing and stretching people in stewardship and in personal relationships.
Price: $22.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: The Church Construction Kit: A Complete Project Guide for Church Building Programs (purchase online)
Author: J. Dean Morgan
Description: Church Building programs are exciting endeavors, but they can lead to unforeseen challenges and a lot of frustration.  There are numerous ins and outs to this process that require an expert's knowledge in order to complete this momentous task successfully.  Morgan's specialty is in church master planning and architectural design, with a primary focus on the design of church facilities for smaller congregations.  
Price: $81.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Financial Stewardship

Title: Basic Budgeting for Churches (purchase online)
Author: Jack Henry
Description: Good stewardship is crucial to the success of God's church.  Yet for ministers and laity alike, managing congregational finances can be confusing, exasperating and downright uncomfortable.  In this clear, comprehensive guide, church financial management expert Jack Henry explains all the basics of building a strong, solid church budgeting system, using non-technical language wherever possible and providing user-friendly definitions when required.  Basic Budgeting for Churches covers everything from developing a budget proposal to making cash flow projections.  Each step includes helpful sample forms with complete instructions and commentary.
Price: $9.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: Money, Possessions and Eternity (purchase online)
Author: Randy Alcorn
Description: What we do with our money loudly affirms which kingdom our heart belongs to investing in this world or furthering God's kingdom. In the midst of material confusion, self-centeredness, and eroded values, we need to be an army who understands the times and knows what the people of God should do with their money and possessions, and we need to lead our families and churches in adopting these values and living lives that will count for eternity.
Price: $9.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: The Total Money Makeover (purchase online)
Author: Dave Ramsey
Description: It's time to take control of your money-ready, set, GO! But wait...what are you going to do? Where do you start? How do you get out of debt? In this book, Dave condenses his 17 years of financial teaching and counseling into 7 organized, easy-to-follow steps that will lead you out of debt and into a Total Money Makeover. Plus, you'll read over 50 real-life stories from people just like you who have followed these principles and are now winning with their money. It is a plan designed for everyone, regardless of income or age.
Price: $11.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: The Treasure Principle (purchase online)
Author: Randy Alcorn
Description: Discover a joy more precious than gold! Priceless treasure is within your reach. And with it, liberating joy. In Randy Alcorn's The Treasure Principle, you'll unearth a radical teaching of Jesus-a secret wrapped up in giving. Once you discover this secret, life will never look the same. And you won't want it to! Alcorn bases his brief, motivational message on the words of the world's foremost financial consultant, Jesus Christ, who advised listeners to "store up for yourselves treasures in heaven" (Matthew 6:20).
Price: $6.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process

Title: When Not to Build (purchase online)
Authors: Ray Bowman and Eddy Hall
Description: When Not to Build helps pastors, church leaders, building committees and church members avoid unnecessary building, keep building costs at a minimum if it is the right time to build, and maintain focus on ministry through a building program. Self-tests are included at the end of each chapter. The expanded edition takes into account the changing shape of the contemporary church with four new chapters, a new appendix, an added preface, and updated information throughout.
Price: $9.95 w/ one time purchase of The MasterBuild Process