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A fellowship hall ‘on steroids’ draws people from far afield
Green Acres Baptist Church of Tyler, TX, completed five years of construction with a Freedom Celebration and new conference center.
Read More >Existing buildings offer churches an economical alternative
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.
Read More >Rebuilding the church on its ancient foundations
Church leaders are turning back to inner cities and building urban churches with missional zeal.
Read More >A campus renovation leads to spiritual transformation
Established 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.
Read More >Construction audits of billings and payments can save money
With 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.
Read More >Time to build? Some churches have the vision, raise the funds
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.”
Read More >Contemporary American innovation, with a Korean interpretation
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.
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