Master's Plan - Your Partner Podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:13:24 -0500 http://MPChurchDesignBuild.com en-us © 2026 Master's Plan - Your Partner Podcast yes 24e057fa-8c96-5959-a9df-e91b8f3a4403 Rodney James episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Church construction, church design, church builder, Church Renovation Rodney James https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qi0cw135cd65y2zrwsgj8k2lygla?.jpg Master's Plan - Your Partner Podcast http://MPChurchDesignBuild.com Miss Kim Spence Rodney James Timing is Everything Timing is Everything Rodney James and Kim wrap up the series on The Timeline - The Right Steps in the Right Order. On this final podcast of the series, they discuss how the little things matter when it comes to church design and construction. Everything from where the thermostat goes on the wall to where the AC unit is located can impact your ministry. Join Rodney and Kim to learn how to "Maximize the Construction". 

]]> Rodney James and Kim wrap up the series on The Timeline - The Right Steps in the Right Order. On this final podcast of the series, they discuss how the little things matter when it comes to church design and construction. Everything from where the thermostat goes on the wall to where the AC unit is located can impact your ministry. Join Rodney and Kim to learn how to "Maximize the Construction". 

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-10811888 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1377 1 17 full false Project Prayer Map & The Design Build Process Project Prayer Map & The Design Build Process The prayer map is uniquely designed and offered from Master's Plan Church Design & Construction. The prayer map leads a church body through specific prayers during the church building process. 

Rodney and Kim also discuss the practical steps of the design build process compared to the typical way construction is approached in churches.

]]> The prayer map is uniquely designed and offered from Master's Plan Church Design & Construction. The prayer map leads a church body through specific prayers during the church building process. 

Rodney and Kim also discuss the practical steps of the design build process compared to the typical way construction is approached in churches.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-10811814 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1218 1 16 full false Completing the Design Completing the Design Rodney and Kim discuss what the expectations are from the church. And they continue with how to bring the building team into the process.

]]> Rodney and Kim discuss what the expectations are from the church. And they continue with how to bring the building team into the process.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-10811795 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1071 1 15 full false Avoiding the Construction Pitfalls Avoiding the Construction Pitfalls Rodney and Kim talk about "Completing the Design" and how ministry focus matters during the construction process. 

]]> Rodney and Kim talk about "Completing the Design" and how ministry focus matters during the construction process. 

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-10811777 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1091 1 14 full false Leadership Equity - Interviewing Lenders Leadership Equity - Interviewing Lenders Don't get caught up on an interest rate. With changing rates, it's easy to feel rushed. Rodney and Master's Plan Church Design & Construction has helped over 160 churches down this road. Maximize your cash while finding the best fit for your loan needs.

]]> Don't get caught up on an interest rate. With changing rates, it's easy to feel rushed. Rodney and Master's Plan Church Design & Construction has helped over 160 churches down this road. Maximize your cash while finding the best fit for your loan needs.

]]> Buzzsprout-10811667 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1331 1 13 full false Interview Lenders Interview Lenders Listen to Rodney and Miss Kim as they discuss the importance of interviewing lenders and having the right information to share with your lenders when you discuss your church loan.

]]> Listen to Rodney and Miss Kim as they discuss the importance of interviewing lenders and having the right information to share with your lenders when you discuss your church loan.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-10811591 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1336 1 12 full false What Should I Expect? - Part 3 Due Diligence & Feasibility What Should I Expect? - Part 3 Due Diligence & Feasibility You will learn what deliverables you receive by going through a thorough and accurate due diligence process.  Rodney explains how to identify "obstacles" and "hurdles" of your building project and how to navigate your way through them.

]]> You will learn what deliverables you receive by going through a thorough and accurate due diligence process.  Rodney explains how to identify "obstacles" and "hurdles" of your building project and how to navigate your way through them.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-10254716 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1296 1 11 full false Timeline of a Construction Project - Due Diligence and Feasibility - Part 2 Timeline of a Construction Project - Due Diligence and Feasibility - Part 2 Continuing to discuss the importance of making sure you take the right steps in the right order when completing a construction project.  Due diligence and feasibility is a vital first step in the process of construction to make sure that your project is designed to your budget.

]]> Continuing to discuss the importance of making sure you take the right steps in the right order when completing a construction project.  Due diligence and feasibility is a vital first step in the process of construction to make sure that your project is designed to your budget.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-10254617 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1194 1 10 full false Timeline of a Construction Project: Due Diligence and Feasibility Timeline of a Construction Project: Due Diligence and Feasibility Learn why this step is vital in the beginning of the building process to design your project on budget and on vision.

]]> Learn why this step is vital in the beginning of the building process to design your project on budget and on vision.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-9957710 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1140 1 9 full false The Importance of Budgeting, Funding & Capital Campaigns The Importance of Budgeting, Funding & Capital Campaigns Budgeting, funding and raising capital is a vital step in the building process.  Learn how to take the right steps in the right order by working with a partner that will help your church understand the importance of where these steps fit in the process.  

]]> Budgeting, funding and raising capital is a vital step in the building process.  Learn how to take the right steps in the right order by working with a partner that will help your church understand the importance of where these steps fit in the process.  

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-9719148 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600 1572 1 8 full false Verifying References Verifying References How to ask the right questions when verifying references that will help you determine who would be your best and most trusted partner.

]]> How to ask the right questions when verifying references that will help you determine who would be your best and most trusted partner.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-9500100 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1117 1 7 full false Select A Partner: Shepherd the Shepherd Select A Partner: Shepherd the Shepherd Rodney James, President of Master's Plan Church Design & Construction, along with Kim Spence discuss what it means when Rodney says "Shepherd the Shepherd ''. You need a partner that is more than just a builder or an architect. You need a partner to start with your project and is there to the final process of how the project functions for your ministry. 

]]> Rodney James, President of Master's Plan Church Design & Construction, along with Kim Spence discuss what it means when Rodney says "Shepherd the Shepherd ''. You need a partner that is more than just a builder or an architect. You need a partner to start with your project and is there to the final process of how the project functions for your ministry. 

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-8737901 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1537 1 6 full false Select A Partner: What Should You Expect Select A Partner: What Should You Expect What you should expect from a partner and why this partner is critical in the building timeline.  A partner should be as concerned about your ministry as your project. What are the right questions to ask when interviewing a partner for the building process?  Rodney James & Kim Spence discuss the 2nd step, taking the Right Steps in the Right Order. 

]]> What you should expect from a partner and why this partner is critical in the building timeline.  A partner should be as concerned about your ministry as your project. What are the right questions to ask when interviewing a partner for the building process?  Rodney James & Kim Spence discuss the 2nd step, taking the Right Steps in the Right Order. 

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-8737843 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1336 1 5 full false Select Your Team: The Most Important Element Select Your Team: The Most Important Element What is the most important element for a Pastor & Pastoral Staff when selecting your team? What is the most common question for Rodney when he discusses this topic with Pastors? Join Rodney James & Kim Spence to discuss this portion of the Building Timeline.

]]> What is the most important element for a Pastor & Pastoral Staff when selecting your team? What is the most common question for Rodney when he discusses this topic with Pastors? Join Rodney James & Kim Spence to discuss this portion of the Building Timeline.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-8737819 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 915 1 4 full false Select Your Team - How Do You Decide Who Select Your Team - How Do You Decide Who Ministries are made up of amazing people but there are certain people suited for your team, how do you decide?   Rodney and Kim talk about this and more in detail on "The Timeline of a Construction Project"

]]> Ministries are made up of amazing people but there are certain people suited for your team, how do you decide?   Rodney and Kim talk about this and more in detail on "The Timeline of a Construction Project"

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-8673547 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1285 1 3 full false Select Your Team Select Your Team This is our next step in "The Timeline of a Construction Project".   What is the purpose of selecting a team for your building project?   What role does your building partner play in your team?   Rodney and Kim discuss this next critical step in today's podcast. 

]]> This is our next step in "The Timeline of a Construction Project".   What is the purpose of selecting a team for your building project?   What role does your building partner play in your team?   Rodney and Kim discuss this next critical step in today's podcast. 

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-8660186 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1253 1 2 full false Master's Plan - Your Partner Episode 1 Master's Plan - Your Partner Episode 1 Introducing the vision and the mission of Master's Plan with Rodney James, President and founder.  Rodney shares how God called him to partner with churches across America for the purpose of building and expanding the Kingdom.

]]> Introducing the vision and the mission of Master's Plan with Rodney James, President and founder.  Rodney shares how God called him to partner with churches across America for the purpose of building and expanding the Kingdom.

]]> Rodney James Buzzsprout-8578643 Mon, 24 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1092 1 1 full false