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  • Building Access and Liability

    Keeping your facility safe and secure

    Coming 01/10/09


  • Emergency Preparedness: Battening Down the Hatches

    In times of disaster, facility managers put their plans and preparations to the test

    Coming 01/07/09


  • End Notes - Church 2.0

    How Web 2.0 will affect community and communications within your church

    As published in Worship Facilities, Nov/Dec 2008

    Added 12/31/08 | Read More


  • Choices Abundant for Windows and Doors

    Numerous options exist for the windows and doors in your new facility. Learn about some of them in this web-only exclusive article."

    As published in Worship Facilities, Nov/Dec 2008

    Added 12/17/08 | Read More


  • Structural Options

    Understanding the structural options available to base your building design upon.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Nov/Dec 2008

    Added 12/14/08 | Read More


  • Deciphering Digital Signage

    Learn how digital signage can make your communication with your congregation more effective.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Nov/Dec 2008

    Added 12/07/08 | Read More


  • Hope Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada

    Preaching the gospel is the cornerstone of the Salvation Army, and their new chapel, Hope Chapel, in Las Vegas, Nevada, helps them do just that.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Nov/Dec 2008

    Added 12/03/08 | Read More


  • Selecting Video Displays and Projectors

    Front projection? Rear projection? How many lumens? High definition (HD) or standard definition screen resolutions? Read on for answers to your burning video display questions.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Nov/Dec 2008

    Added 11/27/08 | Read More


  • End Notes: More Than a Cup

    Located inside Messiah Lutheran Church in Midland, Michigan, Journeys Coffeehouse helps the church perform outreach as well as fund missions projects.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Sep/Oct 2008

    Added 10/29/08 | Read More


  • Facilities Design: Third Places

    By adding a third place to their ministries, churches are inviting the community in and ministering to them, but they are also giving themselves the ability to develop leaders and provide existing members with a place to connect.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Sep/Oct 2008

    Added 10/26/08 | Read More


  • Lighting for Video Ministry

    What you need to know about lighting for video if you are upgrading your lighting or building a new facility.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Sep/Oct 2008

    Added 10/06/08 | Read More


  • Message In Hand

    Ever heard the phrase that for the price of a cup of coffee you can change the world?

    Added 10/02/08 | Read More


  • End Notes, August 2008: Saving on Operating Costs

    Today's church facilities face many of the same building challenges that homeowners and businesses face--rising operations and maintenance costs. Learn another way that facilities can save money in an environmentally-friendly way as well.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Jul/Aug 2008

    Added 08/25/08 | Read More


  • Of Bricks AND Dollars

    Your sanctuary is filled to the rafters twice every Sunday and it would likely overflow a third time if you added another service. Meanwhile, your nursery has expanded to include a goodly portion of your multipurpose room. Sounds like it’s time to put together the funding to expand your worship facility.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Jul/Aug 2008

    Added 08/15/08 | Read More


  • Portable Church Advice

    The Bible maintains that we “reap what we sow.” This wisdom is ever so true when investing money and time towards the research and acquisition of sound, lighting, and video equipment. Purchasing low-quality gear to save money or making decisions without adequate knowledge can lead to a future of Sunday morning frustrations.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Jul/Aug 2008

    Added 08/08/08 | Read More


  • Grace Point Church, Las Vegas, Nevada

    Getting ready for Sunday services at Grace Point Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, takes about three hours to set up and two hours to tear down. That’s because the nondenominational congregation is actually portable—meaning it sets up and tears down for each service.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Jul/Aug 2008

    Added 08/01/08 | Read More


  • Company Profile: Michael Garrison Associates, Fresno, California

    More than 30 years ago, faith and a love of music became a booming business for former youth pastor, Michael Garrison. His company, Michael Garrison Associates, has served churches and synagogues around the country. He talks with Worship Facilities Magazine about what drives MGA and the trends he sees in his field.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Jul/Aug 2008

    Added 07/24/08 | Read More


  • Property Search and Acquisition

    Over the last several years our church has been involved in a search for a permanent home. We currently gather in leased facilities that are no longer meeting our needs. Needless to say, the last several years have been very educational for me. The following are some things I have learned throughout this process of acquiring property and preparing to build.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Sep/Oct 2007

    Added 07/18/08 | Read More


  • Beyond the Debate: Design Build vs. Design Bid Build, Part 2

    In our second part look at the topic of Design Build vs. Design Bid Build construction methodologies and what makes the most sense for churches today, Worship Facilities Magazine explores new territory in an effort to better prepare church leaders for both alternative and future options.

    As published in Worship Facilities, Jul/Aug 2008

    Added 07/16/08 | Read More


  • Changing Colors

    Green building strategies to update your existing facility

    As published in Worship Facilities, Jul/Aug 2008

    Added 07/08/08 | Read More


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