Author: jill

  One of the biggest church design trends has been around for almost 40 years but has greatly evolved over recent years. We’re talking about multi-use facility design. We like to refer to the space as “multi-ministry” since it is a room in which you can do many different ministries. Why has this proven to

  If your church has a playground on its property, your intentions are no doubt to provide children with a fun place to play and get physical exercise year-round. However, playgrounds can present a huge liability if not maintained and operated appropriately in the winter. At this time of year, many parts of the country

  Asset-based giving seems to have had a slow learning curve and adoption rate within the church community. But the biggest obstacle boils down to a simple question: Does this help our people or does this feel like a fundraising fad? Of course, there are several significant benefits of asset-based stewardship strategies: Asset-based giving can

  Through wisdom is a house is built, and through understanding it is established. –Proverbs 24:3 Living Stones Church in Crown Pointe, Indiana, (located less than 50 miles outside of Chicago) needed a stewardship initiative to raise significant capital for their much-needed expansion. They wanted the effort to feel like their culture and seize on

  Choosing where and how to manage deposit funds is a crucial decision for leaders of faith-based organizations. If a church’s bank fails, they aren’t just losing operating funds. They’re losing money that may be earmarked for charitable work and other vital initiatives supported — and largely funded — by their congregation. These institutions often

  Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, sought an affordable solution to meet the space, accessibility, and traffic flow needs of a growing parish. Noelker and Hull completed a feasibility study for a 3,630-square-foot church addition and 7,810-square-foot renovation to the existing historic church and school facility. Corpus Christi is the largest

  Over the last 15 years and certainly during COVID-19 in 2020-2021, online streaming has helped ministries sustain the delivery of the Gospel and, for the physical church, grow attendance. Despite the counterintuitive nature of that statement, we’re seeing church growth supported through streaming services happen more and more. Online streaming for churches has become

  Every year, dozens of magazine articles are written in the church publishing world about audio systems and controls…with one glaring omission, which is regarding the most significant starting point – the shape of the space itself for sound. This “natural room acoustic primer” will address the basic concepts for consideration of both existing spaces

  In any religious community, communication plays a pivotal role in fostering connection, belonging, and participation. Whether you’re leading a large church or a small fellowship, the ability to engage with your congregation effectively is essential to maintaining unity, promoting growth, and ensuring everyone feels valued. From prayer requests to volunteer recruitment, the lines of

  As adults in the church congregation, we are called to guide our children in their spiritual journey through the word of God. Now that’s a tall order! How do we keep future generations engaged and inspired when they’re still learning how to “just be kids” themselves? Sunday School, church nurseries, VBS, and youth groups