http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/rss The Latest Articles from Worship Facilities Magazine en info@worshipfacilities.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-11T02:03:21+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10815 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10815#When:23:20:23Z Reaching out to the community beyond your congregation 10 Tips to Promote Your Easter Performance 2010-03-09T03:20:23+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10437 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10437#When:14:03:09Z Indiana Avenue Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas, builds a facility with true kid-appeal A FUNctional Children’s Space 2010-02-09T18:03:09+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10511 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10511#When:15:44:38Z Design considerations for compelling children’s spaces The Hands by Which We Take Hold of Heaven 2010-02-02T19:44:38+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10501 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10501#When:14:54:44Z Here’s how proactive housekeeping and maintenance, rather than reactive, saves time and money It’s Not Easy Keeping Clean 2010-02-02T18:54:44+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10539 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10539#When:17:20:52Z Regardless of your location or budget, achieving great church audio can be tricky Tougher than it Sounds 2010-02-01T21:20:52+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10476 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10476#When:16:30:49Z Is spreading the message through multi-site campuses a sound financial move? Finance and the Multi-Site Church 2010-02-01T20:30:49+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10467 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10467#When:16:07:18Z Back in 1968, Mel Stewart wanted to start a sign company with an eternal purpose. Although he knew he could sell his signs to many kinds of companies, he decided to focus on churches. Stewart Signs was quickly endorsed by… Worship Facilities Company Profile: Stewart Signs, Sarasota, Fla. 2010-01-31T20:07:18+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10421 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10421#When:17:44:25Z The Diocese of Rockville Centre originally dedicated The Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram, NY in 1942. It has since grown to become one of the major Catholic cemeteries in Long Island’s Suffolk County. The cemetery’s management recently decided to improve… Case Study: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Administrative Building, Coram, New York 2010-01-27T21:44:25+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10412 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10412#When:16:51:08Z The Washington, D.C.-based Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the first U.S. congregation to earn the new Energy Star label for houses of worship: Plantation Baptist Church of Plantation, Fla. Pastor Tom Hunter says, “Our energy stewardship was motivated by… America’s First Energy Star-Labeled Worship Facility 2010-01-23T20:51:08+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10232 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10232#When:22:22:35Z "On any given Sunday, some nine million people—about 10% of all churchgoers—attend services in one of the 3,000-plus multi-site churches in North America." Jim Tomberlin Assessing Your Multi-Site Readiness 2010-01-11T02:22:35+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10173 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10173#When:21:52:33Z Worship facilities get practical—from cost and space efficiency to modern-day comfort Changing Accommodations 2009-12-17T01:52:33+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10151 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10151#When:13:17:20Z Third places gain traction as ministry tool Neither Here Nor There 2009-12-16T17:17:20+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10093 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10093#When:22:00:43Z Living Stones Architecture gets its name from 1 Peter 2:4-5. Living Stones Architecture, Charlotte, N.C. 2009-12-09T02:00:43+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10049 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10049#When:15:55:54Z The union of architectural design and technology at mammoth Grace Community Church in Noblesville, Ind., is helping worshippers stay closely connected and involved Engaging Grace 2009-12-08T19:55:54+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10164 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10164#When:14:04:07Z What did we learn from 2009 and what will 2010 bring? End Notes: The Reset Button Has Been Pushed ... 2009-12-07T18:04:07+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10052 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10052#When:16:07:35Z A rural location and forward-thinking facility design allow Tuscaloosa, Alabama's Soma of Christ to become one with its neighbors Off the Beaten Path 2009-12-06T20:07:35+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10041 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10041#When:13:29:03Z In past years, awards have spread across numerous denominations. But this year's congregation awards cluster around one faith. 2009 Energy Star Congregations Awards 2009-12-04T17:29:03+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10017 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10017#When:14:17:56Z If your church is small and your budget is smaller still, you can create beautiful, effective, themed children’s space. And in the process, your church may become a more compelling destination for young families with children. According to Todd Phillippi,… Children’s Spaces: Theming Tips & Tricks for Small Churches 2009-12-01T18:17:56+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10010 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/10010#When:13:53:55Z Planning for a theatrical lighting system includes proper choice of fixtures as well as plans for installation and maintenance. Making these plans from the start is important, especially for new construction. The Anatomy of a Lighting System 2009-11-30T17:53:55+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9785 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9785#When:20:48:13Z Learning what information should be kept, and how it can be stored in an easily accessible manner Safe and Sound: Ideas on Maintaining Property and Building Information 2009-10-23T00:48:13+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9738 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9738#When:11:09:17Z The Environmental Protection Agency has been working to expand the National Energy Performance Rating system to houses of worship based on the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration 2003 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS). Based on this analysis, eight… Energy Star Update: A National Energy Performance Rating For Houses of Worship 2009-10-16T15:09:17+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9729 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9729#When:10:22:49Z A discussion on the environmentally sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and budget-friendly attributes of fiber cement as exterior cladding for worship facilities Building for the Future 2009-10-16T14:22:49+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9710 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9710#When:11:40:38Z Managing finances in today’s economy requires forethought and balance Expert Tips on Debt Capacity Analysis 2009-10-15T15:40:38+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9722 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9722#When:15:34:47Z There was a time when installing audio/visual equipment meant one thing: lots and lots of wires. But with the advent of wireless technology, people are now able to use more devices, in more places, with more freedom and better aesthetics… Going Wireless: What’s Best for Your Worship Space? 2009-10-14T19:34:47+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9688 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9688#When:11:23:20Z Church security’s daunting nature requires detailed planning and implementation Pray for the Best, Prepare for the Worst 2009-10-13T15:23:20+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9648 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9648#When:19:26:48Z The facility manager’s guide to user-friendly solutions that boost efficiency and increase savings Total Control 2009-10-12T23:26:48+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9664 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9664#When:00:20:58Z The Gathering, Sevierville, Tenn. – A Great Smoky Mountain church builds both a facility and strong community connections Where Two or More are Gathered … 2009-10-12T04:20:58+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9618 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9618#When:14:36:26Z Elevation Church, Charlotte, N.C. – Young multi-site Elevation Church leases and builds out its first semi-permanent home A Church for the Unchurched 2009-10-11T18:36:26+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9306 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9306#When:13:02:39Z Worship Facilities Newsbyte, the email newsletter counterpart of Worship Facilities Magazine, queried Cathi M. Linch, CPA, financial operations leader and treasurer of multi-site LifeChurch.tv, with central offices in Edmond, Okla., to find out how the church views and addresses its… Case Study: One Church’s Take on Property & Liability Insurance 2009-09-14T17:02:39+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9151 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9151#When:20:06:54Z Many Christian ministries and churches have asked themselves this question: How will this turmoil affect funding sources giving to my ministry? Is grant writing still viable in this economy? The answer is yes, grant writing is still viable, even in… Is Grant Writing Still Viable in this Economy? 2009-08-25T00:06:54+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9135 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/9135#When:23:38:05Z How to know when problems like stains, peeling paint and rust signal more serious problems. What Every Facility Manager Should Know 2009-08-22T03:38:05+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8960 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8960#When:11:38:11Z As the recession drones on and material and labor costs plummet, churches are faced with a wealth of builders to choose from Selecting a Building Contractor in Today’s Economy 2009-07-28T15:38:11+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8932 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8932#When:10:07:27Z High-attendance youth facilities combine spirituality with secular culture and technology Kids These Days … 2009-07-28T14:07:27+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8916 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8916#When:08:43:03Z Setting aside some money for anticipated facility operating expenses can ease the pain of unexpected repair and replacement costs Capital Reserve Planning 2009-07-28T12:43:03+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8883 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8883#When:13:30:17Z A look at an alternative method of planning, designing and building—and how it may impact you Unmasking Integrated Project Delivery 2009-07-23T17:30:17+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8882 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8882#When:11:23:05Z Pat Thompson is vice president and general manager of San Diego-based TV Magic, a company that offers consulting and audio-visual integration services to houses of worship. Thompson has grappled for some time with helping church owners look at the whole… Some Church-Practical Benefits of IPD and BIM 2009-07-23T15:23:05+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8853 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8853#When:15:44:29Z A spirit of stewardship leads a North Carolina mega church to build the next step. Project Profile: Port City Community Church – Wilmington, N.C. Built to Challenge 2009-07-16T19:44:29+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8851 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8851#When:14:58:33Z From my experience, there are some specific things a church can do to influence its culture of generosity. Here are five (in no particular order): 1. Become a generous pastor and build up generous leaders Generous churches are led by… Five Steps to Creating a Culture of Generosity 2009-07-16T18:58:33+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8816 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8816#When:17:20:20Z A central Texas church attracts families from a local military base and surrounding areas with a dynamic children’s ministry and a custom-designed sanctuary Fulfilling Destiny 2009-07-15T21:20:20+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8800 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8800#When:15:39:52Z On “Monday morning” in the “real world,” what can you begin do about global pollution, climate change and the higher energy costs in your house of worship? Energy Star Update: So, it’s Monday Morning … 2009-07-13T19:39:52+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8744 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8744#When:15:07:24Z Houses of worship are finding that A/V installations offer a dynamic and often cost-effective means of expanding reach and growing membership. Whether the systems installed are intended to enhance the experience within a single worship area or designed to deliver… A/V Design Decisions: Evaluating Needs, Budgeting for A/V and Working with a Systems Integrator 2009-07-10T19:07:24+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8647 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8647#When:13:14:53Z A case study on the creation of a children’s ministry at St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church in Chicago Converting a Back Alley into a Gothic Garden for Children 2009-06-22T17:14:53+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8596 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8596#When:17:11:51Z Granger Community Church credits a solid master plan, and above all God, with guiding its vision throughout the years Master Planned: How a Church can be Strategic in its Vision to Accomplish Great Things 2009-06-12T21:11:51+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8506 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8506#When:13:28:08Z Metal buildings are ideal for multipurpose use, are quick to construct, and offer environmental benefits for churches small, medium and large The Multi-Faceted Benefits of Metal 2009-05-29T17:28:08+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8500 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8500#When:12:39:33Z Company Profile: Lightronics, Virginia Beach, Va. Kevin Nelson was only a child growing up in Virginia Beach, Va., when his love of electronics was born. His involvement in school theatre sparked a passion for the sound and lighting equipment he… Company Profile: Lightronics, Virginia Beach, Va. 2009-05-29T16:39:33+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8492 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8492#When:12:41:02Z After making the decision to use video projection and digital signage in your church and looking at why you'll use it, deciding "what" and "where" will be easier. Video Projection and Digital Signage 2009-05-28T16:41:02+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8472 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8472#When:14:47:28Z Like peanut butter and jelly, worship and technology can be a beautiful combination Beyond the Church Website 2009-05-27T18:47:28+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8432 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8432#When:09:58:59Z Worship Facilities Magazine spoke with a number of architects on the topic of design for community connection with the intent of helping church leaders better understand the vast potential they have when embarking on a building project. Design for Community Connection 2009-05-26T13:58:59+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8406 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8406#When:12:10:42Z A team of experts in the world of church project financing answer questions about thow he economy is affecting capital campaigns and what churches need to do differently. Finance: Readers Ask, Experts Respond 2009-05-22T16:10:42+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8393 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/8393#When:14:26:01Z The town’s historic Wink Theatre became Rock Bridge Community Church in Dalton, Ga., a building without a steeple, but one that “still has a sense of character and history and awe.” A Vision of Community 2009-05-20T18:26:01+00:00