These words, taken from the website and membership material of Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Hamilton, Bermuda, served as a guiding light in their selection of an architect for their new facility. Prayer has the highest value in the formation of that church, and they wanted an architect that shared that value; not just a Christian [...]
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There has been quite a hiatus in blog posts to The Ministry Café. (If you subscribe to the RSS feed, you probably have wondered what’s happened.) We’ve gone through a challenging season – along with most other businesses – and getting through it has taken priority over new posts. But as a new year often [...]
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“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” Though this statement by Alan Lakein refers to personal time management, it also explains what we do with many of our clients who expect to expand their facilities in phases. We rely on years of experience in church architecture [...]
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Large spaces, such as a Fellowship Lobby, are both useful and necessary for many ministries – but making that space feel comfortable and purposeful rather than overwhelming and impersonal can be a challenge. To begin scaling down a large space, first consider the overall usage. What different types of activities or meetings will occur? Is [...]
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