A fellowship hall ‘on steroids’ draws people from far afield
Construction, FACILITIES Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Green Acres Baptist Church of Tyler, TX, completed five years of construction with a Freedom Celebration and new conference center.
Existing buildings offer churches an economical alternative
Construction, FACILITIES, Operations Sunday, August 1st, 2010
The approach to construction called the “big box” — purchasing and renovating an existing building to meet a church’s expansion plans — was a passing thought five years ago that now is a highly viable option, with more boxes available than ever.
Don’t let your multipurpose room sound like a train station
Construction, Operations Sunday, August 1st, 2010Churches often complain about the noisiness of their existing multipurpose spaces.
Rebuilding the church on its ancient foundations
Construction, FACILITIES, Operations, Recreation Centers, Worship Center Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Church leaders are turning back to inner cities and building urban churches with missional zeal.
A campus renovation leads to spiritual transformation
Construction, FACILITIES, Operations Tuesday, April 27th, 2010Established in 1964, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Atlanta, GA, consisted of 250 families that gathered to worship in the cafeteria of a local high school in what was once suburban Atlanta. Within a few years, property was purchased and a temporary worship facility was built.
Construction audits of billings and payments can save money
Construction, FINANCE Thursday, April 1st, 2010With church facilities under construction, you want to ensure that your money is wisely spent, while at the same time being viewed by your contractor as a cooperative business partner. Fulfilling your financial oversight responsibilities while fostering smooth working relations is a diplomatic endeavor.
Time to build? Some churches have the vision, raise the funds
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.”
Contemporary American innovation, with a Korean interpretation
Construction, FACILITIES, Operations, Recreation Centers, Worship Center Monday, February 1st, 2010Inspiration for innovation can come from unexpected places. For a South Korean congregation, the spark for innovation was fueled by leading American churches’ missional architecture.
Mixed-use church campuses intentionally foster community
Construction, FACILITIES, Operations Tuesday, September 1st, 2009There’s a trend towards people moving back to denser urban areas that provides an opportunity for the church to reclaim an anchor position in the heart of the community. The repatriation of downtown cores and the development of new transit-oriented urban centers is a trend that’s expected to continue for at least the next 15 years.
How to save on construction in a challenging economy
Construction, FACILITIES, FINANCE, Operations Saturday, August 1st, 2009Taking on a building project of any kind just now, in this recession, be it new construction, expansion or refurbishment of an existing space, brings added scrutiny from all parties involved — pastors and staff, volunteer leadership and congregations at large.
