Do you ever wonder what the “church” — the body of Christ — will look like in 10 years? Twenty years? Longer? Curious about how church leaders see the future? Will worship be different? Will how we “do church” be similar or turned on its ear? Will there be a new wave or methodology that […]
Read More >The world of church multiplication has changed — and continues to change at an astounding rate. These are exciting times to be involved in the growth and multiplication of the local church. While I hear and read about how the church of North America is going to “Hell in a hand basket,” I don’t subscribe […]
Read More >If you’ve read my blogs or Why Church Buildings Matter, you know I’m a fan and proponent of “story.” I believe that story is a critical part to our lives — and particularly the physical manifestation of our church’s vision, mission and culture via our facilities. But, what happens if the story is never completed […]
Read More >With all the stress and hustle of the Christmas season, I want to lighten things up. Below are nine “diseases” many church facilities suffer. Gary Nicholson, one of Visioneering’s studio directors and lead architects, developed this list. He thought you would enjoy “playing doctor” to diagnose your own facilities. Enjoy! (And thanks goes to Gary. […]
Read More >This past week, I attended a meeting of the local NACBA chapter that invited a guest speaker to address the new IRS guidelines lead by a local CPA specializing in church tax issues and audits. Just to be clear, I didn’t attend this workshop because I love accounting. In fact, during my freshman year in college, […]
Read More >Many churches looking to impact their communities via multisite locations or church planting are often faced
Read More >As the multisite and church planting movements continue to become the fastest form of multiplication and community impact, an increasing number of churches are looking to facilities they would lease rather than own. Given this trend, I thought it would be good to offer some insights and tips on negotiating a lease. A few years […]
Read More >The staff at Church Executive congratulates blogger Tim Cool on the publication of his book
Read More >For the past four months, we’ve discussed “story” and how it’s critical to our ministry facilities — in fact, any facility. Story happens, whether intentional or not, which means that our unintentional stories may be defining us in ways that can adversely impact our vision, mission and purpose. I’m also a fan and blossoming student […]
Read More >Have you ever walked into a restaurant that you read about online or that someone recommended — full of anticipation and excitement — only to be turned off by the lack of care of the facility? I’ve been disappointed more times than I can list when I was in a mid- to upper-priced establishment. A […]
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