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I. Building Program Procedures

1. Definition of a Building Project
2. Presiding Bishopric’s Houses of Worship Fund
3. Congregation’s Decision To Build
4. Building Program
5. Preliminary Planning
6. Land Use
7. Elements of a Building Program
8. Initiating a Building Program
9. Planning Design and Construction Process
10. Plan and Contract Approvals
11. Bids/Proposals and Contracts
12. General Contractor
13. Volunteers
14. Purchases
    • Unimproved Land
    • Improved Land

II. Approval Process for Building Programs

1. Congregations
2. Emerging Congregations
3. Campgrounds
4. Additional Approvals
5. Approval Form Purchase/Gift of Real Estate

III. Houses of Worship Revolving Fund Loan

1. Loan Terms & Incentives
2. Requests for Draws
3. Payment of Invoices
4. Bids/Proposals and Contracts
5. Loan Application (SAMPLE)

IV. Capital Campaign

1. Planning Phase
2. Commitment Phase
3. Follow up Phase

V. Insurance and Bonding Requirements

VI. Using an Architect

1. Architect Analysis
2. Architect Evaluation Form

VII. Checklists for Building Programs

1. Building or Remodeling
2. Purchase of Property

Karen E. Minton, General Counsel
Penny L. Edwards, Paralegal
Legal Services
201 S. River, PO Box 1059
Independence, MO 64051
816/833-1000 Ext. 2221
816/521-3099 Fax

Revised May 2008

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