Posted by Ron Keener
Capital Campaigns, Construction, FACILITIES, FINANCE, Giving
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Is this the time for a church to be building? Jobs are being lost and families are rethinking their pledges to their church’s budget. Even as many are having difficulty with their own home mortgage much less be financing their church’s new home, one person in the building trades says the present time is “an incredible opportunity for the faith-based building sector.”
Posted by Contributor
Capital Campaigns, FACILITIES, FINANCE, Giving, Worship Center
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Nestled in South Florida’s sun-drenched Fort Lauderdale area, Church by the Glades had two problems as it headed into the year 2008. One of the challenges was the kind of issue most pastors would love to face. The other problem was much less desirable.
Posted by Contributor
FACILITIES, Operations, Recreation Centers
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Day care or child care facilities are a mainstay of many churches and church-supported schools. The benefits of these facilities to parents are innumerable, including the assurance that their children are in a safe, nurturing environment under the care of supportive, qualified adults.
Posted by Contributor
CE Interview
Monday, February 1st, 2010
“Because Christ should be the head of the church, the church should be the model of organizational integrity for the business world,” believes Josh Whitehead, executive pastor at Faith Promise Church, a nondenominational church of 3,300 in attendance in Knoxville, TN.
Posted by Contributor
Construction, FACILITIES, Operations, Recreation Centers, Worship Center
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Inspiration for innovation can come from unexpected places. For a South Korean congregation, the spark for innovation was fueled by leading American churches’ missional architecture.
Posted by Contributor
FACILITIES, Recreation Centers
Monday, February 1st, 2010
How important is youth programming for teens in today’s churches? The youth are the church of tomorrow, right? Having a successful youth program will add excitement to any church. Unfortunately, often funding for students is not a high enough priority in a building project or the overall church budget.
