Strategic Planning

At Goff Companies, church planning is one of our core services, and we are dedicated to helping pastors and church leaders turn their vision for growth into a strategic, actionable plan for church facility expansion. Our approach is thorough, sequential, and economically mindful, understanding that as good stewards of God’s resources, careful financial planning is essential. We navigate the balance between practical business processes and the greater importance of aligning the church’s growth with God’s will for today and the future.

Isaiah 32:8 - “But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand.”

The Church Planning Process: Strategic and Tailored to Your Vision

Our church planning process begins with our proprietary Strategic Assessment for Facility Expansion (S.A.F.E.), a comprehensive approach designed to ensure your expansion aligns with both your church’s vision and financial capabilities. This process starts with a Sunday visit to observe your church operations, followed by a vision session with senior leadership to understand your aspirations. We gather relevant data and perform a detailed strategic analysis, creating a clear and concise roadmap for your facility expansion.

The final result is a customized, detailed planning document outlining your church’s specific growth strategy, guiding you from the current reality to your expansion goals. This clear, actionable plan enables your church to confidently implement the growth strategy as opportunities arise.

Preparing for Church Facility Expansion

Once your growth strategy is in place, Goff Companies, in partnership with our design experts, helps prepare the facility program, conceptual design graphics, and project budget to support your fundraising efforts. At this stage, we believe it’s unnecessary to advance the design to a fully developed, permit-ready construction set. The focus should be on communicating your vision to the congregation through schematic designs that effectively convey the expansion plan.

While Goff Companies does not directly provide capital campaign services, we are strategically aligned with trusted partners who specialize in helping churches raise funds for their projects.

Final Steps: Aligning Design and Construction

The final step in our church planning process is the creation of construction documents to bring your facility expansion to life. Our team works closely with the design partner to ensure the construction documentation stays aligned with both the church’s vision and project budget. Our goal is to set your church up for success by delivering a well-planned strategy that flows seamlessly into a successful church construction experience, advancing the vision of your ministry.