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  Unlike many commercial building projects that can have a single owner, church renovations are often discussed and decided by committees. It’s important to remember how many people are involved and how many people are affected. Pastors, parishioners, employees and volunteers will all want to have a say in the design and the budget. That’s

  Churches have long been regarded as sanctuaries of peace, refuge, and community. They serve as pivotal gathering spaces for worship, spiritual growth, and social connection. However, in today’s world, ensuring that these sacred spaces remain welcoming while also safeguarding the safety and security of all who enter is increasingly important. Balancing the open and

  Temples, churches, mosques, synagogues and all houses of worship have one thing in common – each place hosts a congregation of people who attend these holy places as a part of their spiritual devotion. While many will focus their attention on the interior of the building – beautiful stained glass windows, comfortable seating for

  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