Blessed by Converge Ignite!

I just enjoyed three days with 700 loving and encouraging Converge Worldwide Christians at Cornerstone Church in Chandler, Arizona, where I met people from all four corners of the US—from Connecticut to Florida, from Washington to SoCal. I was invited to be a part of a church facilities expansion panel that included Nate Krueger, Paul Kruit, and Doug Peck from the Converge Cornerstone Fund—the lending arm of Converge. Perhaps I was a blessing to the many seeking to expand or relocate their growing churches, but for sure, I was blessed. How? After 7 years of helping Converge Churches here in Colorado, I see the forest for the trees. By attending this great event, I realize the important work that God has been up to, through Development Advisors, over the past 7 years. God has worked through us to affect the lives of thousands of people who have come to know Jesus in the Denver metro area. Eternal Life. Freedom through Forgiveness. Changed Lives. We are humbled. Thank you Lord. May we continue to make ourselves available for the work you would have us do for your glory! Amen.

New Friends from Grace River Church

Debt Reduction Plan - IN PLACE

It is with great pleasure that I can announce that Crossroads Community Church (Parker, CO) has finally put in place the critical plan to become debt free in just 7 years. Most church projects must deploy debt as a resource to accomplish God’s calling on the church to expand its ministry. It’s easy to get into debt, but hard to get out. At Development Advisors, we include, as a part of our future income projections for a church, a plan to pay off debt. We strongly encourage our clients to establish a written plan, voted on and approved by its elders. Today, we are thankful to announce that CCC has done just that.

As Randy Wade, former elder (CLC) stated in an email to me today: “It was because of your professional persistence and advice that the church has continued in keeping debt reduction as a priority! I remember that CLC meeting vividly as you “passionately” challenged us to put an aggressive written debt reduction plan in place and not just nod our collective heads! Your point obviously made a lasting imprint on those who remain, even after you and I have left our positions of influence. Praise Him! “

You may learn more about the the advantages and perils of debt as a resource for future expansion by contacting Mr. Scott McLean at scott@developco.com or by calling him at Development Advisors, LLC at 303-534-3344 x103.

Planning For the Future

I am an avid cyclist and often encounter wind on my rides. I can’t say that I like the wind, especially a headwind. But when the wind is at my back, the ride is fun and easy! For our daily activities, letting the wind blow us around in whatever direction it chooses is no way to go through life.

It’s that time of year when we should revisit our personal and corporate goals so that we are deliberately pointed in a productive and deliberate direction. Goals should always be exciting (especially the result), challenging but attainable, and measurable (to know if you are on track).

Here at Development Advisors, we have been in the process of planning for our future! We are excited about our future direction! We have gone back to the basics to consider our Mission Statement, our Core Values, our Business Strategy and our Team. Over the next few weeks, we plan to reveal each of these.

Scott McLean is the CEO of Development Advisors, LLC which provides Commercial Real Estate Development Services for user clients including office, retail, industrial, and non-profits (particularly churches). We provide A to Z Facility Solutions that include strategic planning, financial feasibility, site/building selection (as real estate broker), capital campaign (as owner rep), financing (as owner rep), project team selection, land entitlement, project management and construction management (as owner rep), and FF&E procurement. If you would like to contact Mr. McLean, you can reach him at 303-534-3344 x103 or by email at scott@developco.com.