I thought I’d start a small series on my favorite topic…Technology. Whether its computers, display screens, speakers, or software, I like the stuff that makes our lives easier, makes us more effective at work, and changes the way we accomplish things. I’ll be blogging about some of the equipment we have around the […]

There is a genuine desire in many churches to make changes in order to remain relevant to the culture of the twenty first century. I often wonder how committed many of these churches will be once they realize how deep the change will need to be. In talking with church leaders on this subject I […]

As noted in Strategic Facilities Plans, a church is often well served when the first phase of its development includes a multi-purpose center. Typically these are gymnasium-sized and shaped spaces, varying in capacity of seating between 250 and 900 people. (900 people would be a professional basketball sized court, with over-run on the ends and […]

Today’s worship centers tend to be designed along certain basic styles: 
 

Traditional Auditorium – In this case seating is arranged in a linear pattern with pews and the stage or chancel area tends to be more formal, perhaps with choir risers, and a fixed baptistery. These spaces tend to be relatively inflexible, and it is difficult […]

Churches are notoriously bad at planning for the future. Much of our work comes from helping churches creatively adjust an existing facility that has become a “train wreck” due to a legacy of poor planning. Reactions to urgencies over a long period of time is the most common culprit. As an urgent need arises for a larger […]