Mission Builders...

Build Churches

Imagine yourself doing something different!

 

Mission Builders make the time to help build churches. Perhaps they are retired, or have a flexible schedule. They come from across the United States to help a congregation that needs to build or repair a house of worship. The congregation provides volunteers, workers' compensation insurance and minimum wage for a forty-hour workweek. Mission Builders offer experience, energy and time.

Build Community

Join the Mission Builder community for fun, fellowship and hard work.

 

All men and women who are handy and wish to use their skills to help congregations build are welcome. Some Mission Builders are professional contractors, builders, or carpenters, but most come from other walks of life: farmers, police officers, sales people, doctors, teachers, mechanics, pastors, etc. Those with experience help those with less experience. Christian principles are applied on the construction sites and each worker does what he or she can.

Build Faith

Deepen your own faith and witness to others.

 

Mission Builders are active participants in the life of the host congregation. Daily devotions, Bible studies, and worship strengthen the faith life of both Mission Builders and members of the congregation.

Build Friendships

Meet people with hearts and hands ready to help.

 

Mission Builders make friends with fellow builders and with the folks from the host communities. They travel throughout the country, making friends and witnessing to Christ’s presence in our world.

Build the Future

Make a difference!

 

Mission Builders use their gifts in whatever ways they feel most comfortable, whether it be in the construction process, teaching Bible school, singing in the choir, preparing and serving meals, or participating in social ministry projects in the local community. They contribute to the future of our children, the future of our congregations and the future of a faithful community.

How Mission Builders Work

The building congregation acts as the general contractor and Mission Builders provide management and labor. A knowledgeable Mission Builder construction manager schedules the materials, deliveries, subcontractors, and daily activities. Eight to 16 Mission Builders work on the project. They rough in the building—raising joists, walls, and roof trusses; framing and installing windows and doors; and siding the building. Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC installation is handled by subcontractors. Projects generally last three months.

More Information

• FAQ's about ELCA Mission Builders

• Proposed and Current Projects

• Tom Chase, New Mission Builder Director, Building Structures, Building People

• Videos: (RealOne Player needed to view clips)

  • "Time to Build Up" (9:28 minutes)

  • Choose your connection: Dial-Up (28K - 56K) or High Speed (150K +)

  • Ron Voss: Use the Builders. (4:03 minutes)

  • Choose your connection: Dial-Up (28K - 56K) or High Speed (150K +)

• Application to be a Mission Builder

• Stories - Mission Builders insert to MP Focus newsletter