With the rousing vibe of an old-fashioned barn-raising, each episode features a different North American location and the race to complete the job in time for the weekly service, while telling the unique story of the local community. Restorations range from youth drop-in centers to prayer gardens, a soup kitchen, memorial room, and more.
The All Nations Full Gospel Church calls on Catherine and Jim for their help on building new kitchen to serve locals facing hunger. With only 48 hours to build, the team gets right to work.
The Holy Angels Catholic Church needs help turning their large basement into a useable space. Catherine and Jim have 48 hours to spruce up the plain and cold interior into a warm and inviting haven.
St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church needs a proper meeting space. An upstairs common room has potential, so Catherine and Jim plan to turn this space into a comfortable living area.
The historic Quinn Chapel AME Church desperately needs to turn two rooms into useable and functional spaces. Jim and Catherine only have 48 hours to renovate; can they get it all done in time?
The First Church of Deliverance calls on Catherine and Jim to help renovate their outdated memorial room. They hope to have it ready in time for Sunday service-which is only 48 hours away!
The front exterior and grand lobby of the Shrine of the Black Madonna needs a complete facelift. Will Jim and Catherine be able to transform these areas to reflect the church's thriving energy?
The Butler Street CME Church has a cramped pulpit that needs remodeling, along with additional lighting. Despite having an extensive to-do list, they've only got 48 hours to complete this project.
The First Congregational Church is in need of a space to serve their growing youth community. With the addition of play area outside, will the team be able to get everything done in 48 hours?
The Big Bethel AME Church needs to upgrade its communal learning center. Jim and Catherine must find a way to transform the basement area into a functional, open, and inviting space.
The Central United Methodist Church is looking to bring some life back into its prayer garden. Jim and Catherine have 48 hours to install new greenery and features, but they run into some obstacles.