By RaeAnn Slaybaugh In 2016, a strategic assessment of New Work Fellowship identified — and removed — roadblocks to growth in its facilities. Today, as a result, the church enjoys the modern curb appeal it wanted, plus twice the room for worship and fellowship. And it all happened without missing a single Sunday service. […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh First Baptist Church in Rogers, Ark., has a lot to celebrate. Most recently, it finished a new, 1,800-seat sanctuary — twice the size of its previous worship space. Now, leaders and members alike are excited for the original single-level sanctuary to be reimagined into a two-story administrative and education building, as […]
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By Brian Lindquist The modern insurance landscape is much different than it was even five years ago. Record losses, inflation, high construction costs, and more have all contributed to rising insurance costs. This industry-wide trend has many ministries asking questions about how to maximize the value of their insurance. There are many factors that drive […]
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Before Founding Pastors Bryan and Crystal Sparks launched One Church in 2014, they spent considerable time praying about where to plant those roots. At the time, Royse City — located about an hour outside of Dallas, where they lived at the time — wasn’t the answer they were expecting. Even so, that’s exactly where […]
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On days when your facilities aren’t in use, it’s easy to default to an “out of sight, out of mind” mindset. But there’s a lot of risk involved in getting too comfortable. Here, two church insurance experts discuss the biggest exposures for unoccupied church buildings — and how to mitigate those risks. Church Executive: […]
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From knowing driver requirements in advance, to maintenance and insurance considerations, to answering the buying-versus-leasing dilemma — and much more — two experts share their tried-and-true advice. Church Executive: What basic information should a church have in hand when visiting a bus dealer? Mike Brasher: First, they need to know who’s going to drive the […]
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Last week, the Supreme Court handed down its “non-decision” in the latest church school funding case, affirming the lower court decision by an equally divided court. No reasoning was given, nor was a breakdown of how the justices voted provided, leaving undecided the central issue as to whether a state can directly fund a church […]
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Forward Church in Irvington, Ala. after a fire renovation Taking care of a church building involves more than just maintaining the grounds and keeping the lights on; it means creating a safe space for your congregation to gather, worship, and experience community. One critical aspect of that safety is fire protection. Whether your church is […]
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By Rodney C. James Building, expanding, buying, and renovating can be exciting. Let’s explore several facets of readiness. Is Your Church Body Healthy? What if I told you that you’re running a three-mile race tomorrow? If you’re in great shape, that probably wouldn’t scare you or seem like a big deal. But if you’re […]
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We have new land! How do we begin to plan for a campus that will meet our long-term vision and ministry needs? What if those needs change over the next decade? These are valid questions which, if not answered correctly — at the beginning — can be very costly and even devastating to future […]
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