Author: jill

  The recent announcement of Disney’s staggering $60 billion investment in their theme parks and cruise lines, along with Universal Studios’ massive national and global expansion, underscores the immense value and enduring appeal of themed experiences. This trend isn’t just confined to the entertainment industry; it holds significant relevance for other spaces, including churches. Instead

  By Ryan Colwell A place of worship is more than just a building; it’s an expression of the community that uses it. But what does this mean for your church? Well, it’s up to you! Leaders of a parish know that the way their church feels and looks has a direct impact on the

  The integration of streaming services into church operations has profoundly transformed the landscape of church attendance, reshaping the way worship is conducted and experienced. As streaming technology becomes increasingly prevalent, its impact on physical church attendance has become a focal point of both opportunity and concern among the church. Impact on Traditional Church Attendance

  In today’s landscape, houses of worship are increasingly leveraging advanced display technologies to expand their reach and streamline operations. From audio amplification systems to online platforms for remote worship, religious institutions have embraced various tools to effectively communicate messages to congregants. The integration of display technologies not only adds a sense of freshness but

  Everyone budgets. Consciously or subconsciously; intentionally or by default. Everyone has a limited amount of resources, and so everyone has to make decisions about how to spend their resources. Event planners are no different. There is a finite amount of money, and planners have to be intentional about where to allocate it. The question

  Grace Community Church in Southern California has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the 1950s. What started out as “two small buildings and a chicken coop” in 1956 has expanded to a multi-building campus that now meets the spiritual needs of thousands of weekly congregants. Today, the non-denominational, evangelical megachurch comprises

  Network security should be one of the top priorities of any church IT support team to protect the data of its members and keep its website up and running. Luckily, you don’t need years of technical training in order to keep hackers’ mitts off your data. Keep Secure Passwords Make sure you’re coming up

  Clancy & Theys Construction Company worked with White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing construction management services for a new addition and renovation. The project includes a 16,433-square-foot expansion adding additional sanctuary/flex space, dedicated youth space with new classrooms, and a full commercial kitchen. In addition to the expansion, Clancy & Theys

  Churches looking to build must learn how to be a good stewardship of the construction process. However, some lessons are learned tougher than others. In my 23 years of observation and experience in church capital expansion, there is one critical error that repeats itself over and over.  It is the reason why most church

  Maximizing every square foot of your space is important when building a community. Transforming common environments for multifunctional use is easy with furniture solutions. With the help of a mobile folding table, spaces can be reconfigured to meet whatever the need is at a moment’s notice. Traditionally in event spaces, a folding leg table