By Church Construction Resource Center

May 2010

Often churches will make mistakes in building because of improper space planning. (Hint: Do not let all the old guys who grew up in stacked cribs plan the nursery space based on their experiences.) Getting your space numbers right will increase the possibility to stay within budget.  It will also force you to plan beyond the immediate phase because most churches cannot build all the space they would like--so they prioritize, plan ahead for additional phases, and give the congregation realistic expectations about the building.  Take time to plan your space so you can plan your budget.  Calculate your space needs with these user-friendly spread sheets. Space Planning Worksheet