A Clear Path Forward
Where Vision Meets Reality
More than 90% of church building plans never break ground—not because the vision wasn’t solid, but because the plan wasn’t clear.
Clear Path Forward gives you a strategy that aligns your vision, finances, and facilities—before you ever spend a dollar on design. It’s a proven process trusted by growing churches across the country to help move churches from their current reality to their preferred future
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Why Most Church Projects Never Get Built
You’ve got a vision. But without a plan, your team ends up stuck asking:
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Can we afford it?
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Will our people support it?
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What’s the best way to phase or fund it?
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How long will it take?
Clear Path Forward helps you answer all of it—so you can move forward with confidence and clarity, not questions and confusion.
Hear It From Church Leaders Like You
“I believe growing churches should do a Clear Path Forward every few years to help them evaluate their ever-changing needs and better understand where they can provide the most value for their church community.”
Executive Director, Chase Oaks Church
“The packet delivered to us after Clear Path Forward was comprehensive and thorough. It walked us through the results of the process and how Ministry Solutions arrived at the final design concept. More importantly, it answered the most pressing questions: here’s what you can afford and this is how it's going to meet all your requirements.”
Project Coordinator, Raleigh North Christian Center
What’s Included In Your Strategy Document
While every Clear Path Forward engagement is customized to your church’s unique goals and context, your Comprehensive Strategy Document is tailored to reflect what matters most to your ministry. Here’s a sample of what it may include:
Programming + Concept Design
- Ministry space needs by square footage
- Bubble diagrams and site plans
- Parking layouts, multisite models, and expansion prototypes
Real Estate + Cost Strategy
- Hard, soft, and site cost breakdowns
- Lease vs. purchase comparisons
- Property search criteria
Financial Roadmap
- Donor + giving data analysis
- Heat maps and capital needs
- Timing recommendations for fundraising and debt strategy
Project Timeline + Milestones
- Timeline from where you are to where you want to go
- Coordination with design firm and contractors
- A practical game plan—not just inspiration
You Already Have The Vision.
Let us help you build a real plan to get there—with clarity, confidence, and financial wisdom.
Don’t Just Dream About The Future. Build It.
Programming + Concept Design
- Ministry space needs by square footage
- Bubble diagrams and site plans
- Parking layouts, multisite models, and expansion prototypes
Real Estate + Cost Strategy
- Hard, soft, and site cost breakdowns
- Lease vs. purchase comparisons
- Property search criteria
Financial Roadmap
- Donor + giving data analysis
- Heat maps and capital needs
- Timing recommendations for fundraising and debt strategy
Project Timeline + Milestones
- Timeline from where you are to where you want to go
- Coordination with local contractors
- A practical game plan—not just inspiration
FAQs
Typically 45-60 days consisting of pre-work with the church (questionnaires/assessments, etc), a two-day onsite with MSG team, and delivery of full financial and strategic report.
Not at all. Clear Path Forward is designed for any church with a strong vision and desire to steward resources well—whether you're multisite, mobile, or about to launch your first campus.
No problem. We often step in during early-stage design to ensure your plans are aligned with your finances and goals. We can help avoid costly missteps.
While it’s designed to support church facilities, many leaders use Clear Path Forward to guide staffing, digital strategy, and multisite expansion decisions.
Pricing varies by church size and scope. Let’s talk through what you need, and we’ll provide a custom quote after your free consultation.
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