Working With Firms

All good churches want the whole world to hear and respond their message. This sometimes means working with freelance designers or design firms to find the perfect medium to communicate the right message.

We find that it’s not natural for people in a church to know how to work with an out of house designer. This article from Church Marketing Sucks is a good starting point for churches wanting to work with a designer.

Architect vs. Contractors
It’s important to know the difference between architects and contractors when it comes to getting your project done. Architects are the ones who create and plan, contractors are the ones who execute. Many freelancers and firms attempt to do both and, in many cases, it can work out due to the size of a project. However, make sure you know what you’re asking for when it comes to your project. If you’re acting as the architect, make sure the freelancer or firm you’re hiring knows that their role is to make your plans happen. Too many architects is like too many cooks in the kitchen. No architects is like a plan with no vision…

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