Worship Facilities

Worship Facilities is a new magazine for church facility managers, operations managers, executive pastors, business administrators, building committee members, and other church leadership. It offers ideas, information and education on the latest trends in construction, renovation, building maintenance and other aspects of operating a worship facility.

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March/April 2008

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The Grove Church

How can a church without a pastor reach out and change its community? And why is this particular church meeting in a nightclub? The answer to both questions is creativity and vision.

Features

Reaping the Benefits by Martin Sinderman
Consider renovating an existing building when it’s time to plant, expand, or simply move your church to a location you want to make your own. The benefits are there. You could well save some money by recycling an existing structure instead of building a new one.
Debt Capacity Analysis Roundtable Discussion by Martin Sinderman
Are you looking for a loan to bridge the gap between your capital campaign and that new sanctuary you need for your growing congregation?
The Linking of Sport and Church by Dawn Allcot
“The two best ways to get people together in a large group are sports and music,” says Brad Ogden, Sports Ministry Director at Connection Pointe Christian Church of Brownsburg, Indiana.

Past Issues

March/April 2008
Castleton United Methodist Church saves money, The Grove Church-unlikely location meets unlikely ministry, Reaping the Benefits of Restoration, Linking of Sport and Church, and more!
November/December 2007
Capital Campaigns, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Rises Near Phoenix, Facilities Design: Sports and Fitness Facilities, Flooring for Sports and Mulipurpose Venues, and more!
September/October 2007
Expanding Your Mission, Experience-Intensive Youth Spaces, Four Principles for Selection Seating For Youth Areas, Building A Technical Infrastructure, and more!
July/August 2007
Notes from the Capital Campaign Trail, Facilities Design: Exteriors, Perspectives of the Industry, Energy Management: Heating and Cooling Systems, and more!
May/June 2007
Building Relationships, Sanctuaries and Auditoriums, Energy Efficiency, The Psychology of Signage, and more!
March/April 2007
Lobbies, Atriums & Cafes, LEED-certified House of Worship Demonstrates Environmental Stewardship, Making Church Fun, and more!
January/February 2007
Creating Themed Children's Ministry Spaces, Applying for a Church Loan, Portable Seating, WFX 2006 Rewound, and more!
November/December 2006
Structural Options: Alternative Facilities, Evaluating Security Needs, How to Determine the Affordability of a New Building, and more!
September/October 2006
Demographics Drive Church Design, HVAC Energy Efficiency, Seating Systems in Worship Centers, and more!
July/August 2006
Signs of the Times, Oh Where Shall We Meet?, Mission Possible, and more!
May/June 2006
Building a Rock-Solid Facility, 32 Structural Options: Pre-engineered Steel, Interactivity: Three Technologies You Should Know About, Planning Your Office Space, and more!
March/April 2006
Elements of a Successful Stewardship Campaign, Energy Management: Let There Be (Efficient) Light, Construction Options: Structural Steel and more!
January/February 2006
Impact Your Ministry Through Building Design, WFX Wrap-up, How Are We Going To Pay For That? and more!
October/November 2005
Investing in a Brand, Fire Saftey, Buying for Tomorrow, Churches on the Move and more!
August/September 2005
Making the most of themed environments, getting the most for the least from your heating and cooling systems, launching a school and more!
June/July 2005
Alternative worship spaces, security advice, management software and more. Plus how to navigate construction codes and zoning ordinances.
April/May 2005
The April/May issue explores the latest triumph at one of America's most influential churches, tracks the metamorphosis of a mobile church in North Carolina and discusses the idea of a capital stewardship campaign. And get all the info on HVAC maintenance for your facility.