This summer, we’re partnering with Zion Mission Church in Lodi, Wisconsin, to help transform a newly purchased space into something ready for ministry. The building—once an auto parts store—will be reworked from the inside out, with teams stepping in to frame walls, hang drywall, and prepare openings for new doors and windows.
Work begins July 15 and continues through the end of August, with volunteers living nearby and working together to bring new purpose to this space.
Location: Zion Mission Church, Lodi, Wisconsin
Dates: July 15 - August 29, 2026
Number of volunteers needed: 30 total
Project Manager: Jim Bublitz
Zion Mission Church in Lodi, Wisconsin, has requested our help in the renovation of a building that they have purchased. The building is a former auto parts store with a metal roof and siding. Demolition should be done before we start; there might be some minor demolition to do.
We will be building walls and doing drywall. We will not have to tape and mud. There are two
awnings to be built and some possible outside work on the building. We will be preparing some of
the outside walls for new windows and doors.
The start date is set for July 15th, and the project will last 6 weeks, ending on August 29th. We will be camping about a block and a half away at the county fairgrounds. There will be electricity and water, and the congregation is arranging for a septic hauler to remove the gray and black water.
We will be working with Excel and Catalyst as the general contractors. They are again happy to work with Builders for Christ.
Application Deadline: August 22, 2026
A noon meal, snacks, and water will be provided each day. Volunteers are responsible for their own meals in the morning, evening, and on non-working days. Anyone not involved with the day-to-day building process is encouraged to assist the congregation with the meals and break snacks as needed.
Read the Volunteer Procedures and Safety Manual
Each phase of the project requires different skills and numbers of volunteers, so if you’ve never lifted a hammer, you can still volunteer! Our experienced volunteers happily provide on-the-job training to those who need it.
While bringing your own tools and safety equipment is encouraged, it is not a requirement. We understand not everyone can access the necessary tools or safety equipment. If you have your own items, feel free to bring them. This would include safety glasses, a hard hat, appropriate shoes, hammer, tool belt, 1″x25′ tape measure, speed square, utility knife with blades, bird’s foot/cat’s paw, pencil(s), and chalk line. If you’re traveling by plane and find it difficult to pack these items or don’t have them, we have them covered.
Anyone 16 years of age or older may serve on a Builders For Christ project. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an adult chaperone who will volunteer as their supervisor. Only volunteers age 18 and older are permitted to operate motor vehicles and power tools, climb ladders and scaffolding, work on a roof, or engage in any other hazardous activities.
