Author: jill

As places of worship face unique safety challenges, creating a church security plan, and having the necessary tools, is essential to create a safe environment and protect your congregants. Whether your congregation meets in a church, synagogue, mosque, or temple, protecting your place of worship requires discussion, planning, training, and the right tools. Here are

Facebook Live has made an incredible impact for churches. Going Facebook Live is totally different than signing up for a traditional livestream service. Why is it so different? Two words: social reach. Connecting and interacting is so easy on Facebook Live. Facebook will notify you when your church has gone live, so you won’t miss

For many, the church is not just a place of worship but a sanctuary of community, belonging, and support. However, when it comes to children’s ministries, not all spaces are created equal. Many churches, unintentionally or due to lack of resources, fail to create environments that are truly inclusive and accessible for children with varying

The Christ Chapel project is a design-build collaboration between Homoly Construction and WSKF Architects. Christ Chapel is a growing faith community in Platte City, Missouri, focused on worship, instruction, outreach and service. All of these elements were under strain in the existing facility and growth was limited. The new project spans about 8,500 square feet

Church vision is the driving force for all growing churches. What is the vision and direction God is leading your church? Vision can lead to church growth and that growth can lead quickly to the need for facility expansion. However, expansion necessitates financial investment. This is where most churches start to feel that pull into

Imagine the sound of children’s laughter echoing through your grounds, families gathering after services, and new visitors feeling instantly welcomed by the sight of a vibrant playground. For faith communities, a thoughtfully designed play space is more than just equipment—it’s a ministry tool that brings generations together. But let’s face reality: creating these special spaces

I’m convinced that the majority of our tech issues at church (and many other issues as well) could be resolved or alleviated if we did one simple thing each week: show up early. Whether you’re serving as A1 (audio engineer), L1 (lighting engineer), V1 (video switcher) or  any other position, your role is integral to

The way congregations gather has evolved significantly over the years. While traditional pews still hold a place in many sanctuaries, churches today must balance heritage with modern functionality. Many worship spaces now serve multiple roles throughout the week, hosting everything from traditional services to contemporary gatherings, community meetings, and special events. Seating choices must reflect

Human resources are our greatest asset in the church. As we consider employee compensation in the church setting, there are several things to be mindful of, as we strive to pay the employee for a job well done and to also protect the church and the employee from potential issues. Salary benchmarking is helpful to

Before posting signage at your church, it is important to identify the overall objective your ministry seeks to accomplish. If the purpose of the sign is to shift liability away from the church, simply posting private property signs may not achieve the objective. Instead, consult with an attorney to determine if it would be more