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New-build? Renovation? How to know what kind of project makes sense

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Church building, Church Construction, church construction project, church project, church renovation

February 1, 2016 at 3:22 pm.

Some would argue we shouldn’t evaluate the church’s ministries. Even if a church doesn’t invite critique, it takes place every Sunday on an informal level. We know guests make a decision about a church within the first seven minutes of arriving on the campus.

Knowing this, your church (and every church) needs a partner to design its facilities — one who understands your ministry. Having the right team to first guide in an effective evaluation, and then begin to create and design a facility that functions for your ministry, helps your church be more effective.

Sound (system) decisions — maintaining your investment

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church A/V, church audio, church loudspeakers, church sound system design, church sound systems

November 15, 2015 at 3:13 pm.

Over the past few months, we’ve talked extensively about what to look for in a sound system. We’ve looked at different types of loudspeakers and audio technology. We’ve talked about evaluating your sanctuary space, your style of service, and your budget. And, we’ve talked about the importance of hiring a professional for what amounts to one of the biggest investments your church will make.

It makes sense, then, to conclude this series by talking a bit about maintaining your investment.

Construction & materials: breaking down seating selection

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church chair selection, church chairs, church pews, church seating, church seating selection, sanctuary seating, worship seating

November 15, 2015 at 1:04 pm.

When we think of worship seating construction and the types of materials used, what questions first come to mind? Is engineered wood better than solid wood? How will the longevity of the fabric impact the overall life of the pews, chairs or auditorium seats? What’s a realistic expectation of foam degradation?

The unknowns can be daunting. Knowing the right questions to ask can quickly put your mind at ease.

How technology affects worship space design

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church A/V, church architecture, church technology, church worship design, sanctuary design, worship space design

November 15, 2015 at 12:53 pm.

Acoustical, audio, video and lighting systems can drastically influence — positively and / or negatively — the entire built environment of a worship space.

Regardless of the type, size, style and so on, these systems today are much like the story of an old minister of music colleague: No one would ever allow a pianist to consistently miss notes while playing for worship.

The same is true for the technical staff and the equipment used.

Science behind the seat: floor planning makes all the difference

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church architecture, church auditoriums, church chairs, church floor planning, church pews, church seating

September 16, 2015 at 2:35 pm.

Congratulations! You and your congregation have made the decision to invest in new sanctuary seating.

Now what?

Designing worship areas: expansion takes shape

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Church building, church building projects, Church Construction, Church expansion, church site selection

September 16, 2015 at 2:21 pm.

In this installment, we’ll focus on three types of alternative site selection:

#1: Expansion on one site (current or new)
#2: Expansion on multiple sites
#3: Expansion through church planting or new starts

The St. Andrew’s mission for new video displays

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church A/V, church audiovisual, church LED screens, church projection, church video, church video technology, church worship technology, pastor-friendly A/V, worship technology

September 16, 2015 at 1:59 pm.

When St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, MN decided to upgrade its audiovisual system, it included extensive research into new video screens.

Having rented projectors for special services in the past — and because the sanctuary has an abundance of natural ambient light — church leaders knew projectors weren’t the best fit.

“We didn’t really want to take this beautiful space and darken it order to see something,” explains Dale Bakken, Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Why stained glass is always at home in places of worship

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church architecture, Church design, church glass, church stained glass, church symbolism, church windows, stained glass design

September 16, 2015 at 11:37 am.

From the earliest of times, we know that Phoenicians were the first to make objects of glass. As a seafaring people, they spent time on beaches where lighting strikes turned sand and ashes from cooking fires into glass.

Human beings have long been fascinated by glass — its beauty and challenge of its manufacture.

Eyes on the future: how metal buildings have changed the way we think about lasting church design

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church building options, church buildings, Church Construction, Church expansion, church facilities, Church Growth, church steel buildings, steel buildings churches, steel structures church

August 1, 2015 at 3:51 pm.

Which building material lasts longest? Which will build fastest? For churches with hectic event calendars and limited budgets, metal buildings provide an alternate solution to expensive and time-consuming construction involving wood, stone or brick.

LED display walls: placement guidelines & suggestions

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church a/v technology, church LED, church LED displays, church video, church video technology, church viewing angles, church viewing displays, pastor friendly video

August 1, 2015 at 3:19 pm.

If you’ve decided LED display walls are a good fit for your facilities, the next step is to ensure they’re properly positioned — a key component for maximum ministry benefit.