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		<title>Fabre St: A thriving ministry in a broken building</title>
		<link>http://theministrycafe.com/2010/02/fabre-st-a-thriving-ministry-in-a-broken-building/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Todd and I spent this past Valentine’s Day weekend meeting with a wonderful church in the city of Montreal. Its official name is the Italian Pentecostal Christian Church of Montreal, but it is better known as Fabre St Pentecostal church. Founded in 1920, this church has been faithfully serving the Italian- Canadian community of Montreal. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Age of Opportunity</title>
		<link>http://theministrycafe.com/2009/03/the-age-of-opportunity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Our experience has demonstrated that dedicated spaces for youth (now often called “Student Ministry”) tend to be some of the last spaces that churches will allocate – especially for smaller churches. If evangelism is a core value for a church, this can be a huge mistake. According to the Barna Research Group, 64% of born-again [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Church Names</title>
		<link>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/12/church-names/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Church of Christ; Second Baptist Church; Grace Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship. Iâ€™m constantly aware of churches as I travel, evaluating buildings, sign texts, presentation to the community, context, upkeep, etc. I observe from several perspectives. First is usually â€“ as you can guess â€“ the architecture. What does the architecture tell me about the congregation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Five Worst Reasons for Choosing an Architect</title>
		<link>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/11/the-five-worst-reasons-for-choosing-an-architect/</link>
		<comments>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/11/the-five-worst-reasons-for-choosing-an-architect/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Classroom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Because the architect is the cheapest: 
A bad architect will cost the church their difference in fee many times over in the design and construction process. The best architect is always the least expensive by the end of the construction process.
2. Because the architect is a member of the church:
We have a policy within [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Connect with WPH at WFX 2007!</title>
		<link>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/10/connect-with-wph-at-wfx-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/10/connect-with-wph-at-wfx-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Worship Facilities will be hosting its annual conference, the Worship Facilities Conference &#038; Expo, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 24-26th.Â  WPH-Architects for Ministry will be exhibiting at the conference &#8211; stop by our booth and connect with us!Â  Todd Phillippi, president of WPH, will also be delivering a session entitled [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Multi-Purpose Worship Centers</title>
		<link>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/09/multi-purpose-worship-centers/</link>
		<comments>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/09/multi-purpose-worship-centers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although some church leaders cringe at the thought of having a multi-purpose worship center, we submit that a facility of this nature would be pleasing to God.Â  With this concept one gets maximum use of their space.Â  There are wonderful economic benefits to a church that has or is planning to build a multi-use space.Â  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Youth &amp; Student Ministries</title>
		<link>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/08/youth-student-ministries/</link>
		<comments>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/08/youth-student-ministries/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Youth spaces must also follow your program for ministry. If your vision for reaching youth is not well defined, we suggest that you tap into some of the ministry resources available, such as Oneighty.comÂ 
Â 
Too often, youth ministry space evolves from the â€œleftovers&#8221;- the least desirable spaces in the church. Though one may think that youthÂ do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Worship Spaces</title>
		<link>http://theministrycafe.com/2007/08/worship-spaces/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many years worship services were held in what was called the â€œsanctuary.â€ This space was considered sacred, holy, â€œGodâ€™s house.â€ The design for these spaces followed certain common themes: the focus was on a platform, usually in a basilica plan, with an altar, communion table, organ, piano, pulpit, choir loft and perhaps a baptistery. [...]]]></description>
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