Does your church’s website make it simple for members and visitors to give electronically? Is that important? Church finance expert Mark Brooks of Atlanta-based The Charis Group says it’s crucial — and provides five expert tips to make giving easier overall. Read more >>

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Beyond the Collection Plate

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Labor of Love – performed by a Northland, a Church Distributed member

The producers of WFX have elected an earlier show date than past years to better accommodate churches and exhibitors. WFX Atlanta 2012 happens on Sept. 19-21, 2012, at the Georgia World Congress Center and features new and expanded educational sessions.Read more >>

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Blog: An IFRAA Session Recap, WFX 2011


First Baptist Church of Pasadena, Texas, recently began Phase III of its 49-acre church campus, a new 115,000-square-foot worship center addition. The new worship center will include 2,500 seats and a 500-seat chapel, and it will connect to existing buildings via a new commons area. Read more >>

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Church Real Estate Market Uptick


The TruLink AV Controller from Cables To Go is designed to help easily control projectors, DVD and Blu-ray players, document cameras and other AV devices used in the church classroom setting. A backlit, wall-mount AV keypad features eight interchangeable buttons that control programmable commands. Read more >>

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Church Building Automation

Even though it’s more difficult for a church to get a loan now than it was 3-5 years ago, it’s not impossible — with some due diligence and patience. Find an exclusive report from Worship Facilities’ longtime finance contributor.Read more >>

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Insight into Churches and the Economy

Olathe Church in Olathe, Kan., is a recent recipient of L. M. Scofield Co.’s Formula One Polished Concrete System, applied by polishing contractor Evolve, also of Olathe. Scofield reports that its church-ready concrete systems are lab- and field-tested to provide maximum durability and low maintenance. Read more >>

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Athens Church Renovates, Revamps


Auralex Acoustics Inc. introduces ProMAX Panels —stand-mounted StudioFoam absorbers designed to be portable and lightweight. The product reportedly acts as an effective absorption treatment for run-and-gun recording and performance applications, such as live events and temporary recording. Read more >>

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An Audio and Acoustics Overhaul


The company’s latest, the Young Time line, is geared toward budget-minded facilities with early learners. All components feature safety features like rounded corners, as well as a lifetime warranty. Read more >>

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Portable Churches Address Children’s Needs

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