Yesterday, we examined Trend 1: Youth Facilties from 7 Biggest Trends for Churches by Church Business.  Today, we’ll be looking at Trend 2:
Multifunction, Multipurpose, Multi-Venue, Multi-Site

Victor Erwin says:

The satellite church revolution will become a viable option.  [Pastor] Ed Young’s comments are right on the money: You don’t have to spend a lot of money on these venues, but you have to do things well.  That means no handwritten signs, fresh paint, making sure things are clean.

David Evans says:

I think the worship auditorium Environment is becoming a little smaller and a little more intimate.  We’re sometimes seeing three or four small auditoriums on the same campus instead of one large one.

I think Erwin and Evans are right on.  Multiple venues, when handled appropriately, can be very valuable for churches.  Aside from the growth potential from additional space, another venue could have a totally different atmosphere then your traditional Worship Center.  Your second venue could simply be another room on your church campus, or it could be a warehouse, movie theatre, strip mall.  You could even rent a nightclub and you wouldn’t be the first church taking that approach.

Tomorrow we’ll be looking at Trend 3: Churches Must Act Like Good Neighbors

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