California Church Construction Advisors

    How to Build a Church While Remaining Open

    Min Kang, CCMOctober 2026

    Phasing: the core strategy

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    Sequencing around the worship calendar

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    Barriers, dust, noise, and life safety in an occupied building

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    Communicating with the congregation

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    What to demand in the contractor's contract

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    What this looks like on a real project

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    Min Kang

    Min Kang, CCM

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