http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/rss The Latest Articles from Worship Facilities Magazine en info@worshipfacilities.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-05T23:01:23+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16842 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16842#When:14:40:30Z Renovations are a result of Vatican II recommendations and include new lighting system. Case study: St. Anne’s Church, Houston, Texas 2012-02-03T18:40:30+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16829 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16829#When:12:55:38Z The Durbin Amendment took effect on October 1, 2011, which means that your processing statements for that month should reflect a savings for most debit card tithes. End Notes: Is Your Church Budget Getting a Boost from the New Debit Card Rate Change? 2012-01-30T16:55:38+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16586 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16586#When:17:48:06Z Few churches have online giving available to their members. Five Ways to Make Giving to Your Church Easier 2012-01-14T21:48:06+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16556 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16556#When:19:12:20Z Princeton Presbyterian Church in West Windsor Township, N.J., has received an Award of Excellence from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Commercial Builders Council. The NAHB, based in Washington, D.C., is a trade organization devoted to reshaping and enriching… Princeton Presbyterian Church Receives National Design Award 2012-01-08T23:12:20+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16552 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16552#When:18:13:33Z Significant opportunities nationally on the purchase of new land or buildings Church Real Estate Market Shows Values for Churches Looking to Expand 2012-01-08T22:13:33+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16470 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16470#When:21:18:40Z Building to LEED Specifications Can Reduce Operational Costs and Strengthen Community Connections The Growth of Green 2011-12-17T01:18:40+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16452 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16452#When:00:07:06Z How your church’s exterior can help convey identity and draw in the community Facility Exteriors: Curb Appeal 2011-12-16T04:07:06+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16446 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16446#When:17:59:32Z Harvest Time International's Medical Care Center Missions Moment: Labor of Love 2011-12-14T21:59:32+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16441 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16441#When:17:34:01Z And what that can mean for churches’ bottom lines How Energy Stewardship “Begins at Home” 2011-12-14T21:34:01+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16435 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16435#When:21:24:04Z A look at the pros and cons of portable church Church on the Fly? 2011-12-14T01:24:04+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16420 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16420#When:14:38:01Z Multipurpose spaces are credited with bringing church and cardio hand-in-hand with the community A New Spin on the Gym 2011-12-13T18:38:01+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16411 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16411#When:12:35:11Z Making sense of critical decision-making in a complicated environment End Notes: Insight into Churches and the Economy 2011-12-13T16:35:11+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16403 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16403#When:11:42:09Z A look at the obstacles average church staff face in getting a mortgage or construction loan Are You TOUGH ENOUGH to Get a Loan? 2011-12-13T15:42:09+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16394 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16394#When:15:17:37Z For many churches around the country, the wait is over when it comes to the design and construction of a new facility. Despite the economy, demands must be met. It’s a difficult challenge. After a lengthy hiatus, countless churches are… LEED? – Five Questions to Contemplate When Considering a Church Project 2011-12-12T19:17:37+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16388 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16388#When:14:31:15Z According to Therese DeGroot, market president for Community First Financial Resources in Lake Forest, Calif., no matter what you need financing for, a well-prepared loan package should include the following: · Purpose of the loan · History of the organization… Necessary Components of a Winning Loan Application 2011-12-12T18:31:15+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16009 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16009#When:11:24:43Z The design of a worship venue with community-appeal Worship in the Round 2011-10-28T15:24:43+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16001 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16001#When:23:30:03Z A look at the expansion strategy of Austin Ridge Bible Church Growing, Yet More Approachable 2011-10-28T03:30:03+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15922 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15922#When:23:30:48Z WAVE Group of Charlotte, N.C., designer for building-wide AVL systems at Copper Pointe Church in Albuquerque, N.M., submitted the church’s project in the WFX 2011 Solomon Awards under the category of “Design, Installation and Operation of an Audio, Video and… Multiple Auditoriums, Maximum Integration 2011-10-21T03:30:48+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15864 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15864#When:08:44:15Z "The church and the majority of people in our country are in desperate need of a generosity “remix.” Six Qualities of Uncommon Leaders and Generous Living 2011-10-14T12:44:15+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15735 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15735#When:18:25:44Z Watermark Community Church in Dallas keeps growing— in phases and in transparency Watermark x3 2011-10-10T22:25:44+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16381 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16381#When:14:30:14Z Licensed professionals (Registered Architects and Professional Engineers) are indispensible partners in the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of America’s worship facilities. WFX has a well-earned reputation as a valuable venue for training and education, marketing, outreach and networking for… ENERGY STAR UPDATE: Engaging Licensed Professionals at WFX 2011-10-10T18:30:14+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15688 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15688#When:12:02:44Z Retail in the church setting comes with its own set of challenges and relational rewards Doing Retail Right 2011-10-07T16:02:44+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15663 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15663#When:15:02:42Z St. Paul United Methodist Church in the Dallas Arts District preserves its 138-year heritage while revamping for the 21st century From Depreciation to Restoration 2011-10-06T19:02:42+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15657 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15657#When:11:24:09Z New building material offers fireproofing solutions Where There’s Smoke, There’s Not Always Fire 2011-10-06T15:24:09+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15634 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15634#When:01:05:29Z Filling a space with items consistent with the church’s identity must be handled with thoughtful diligence and skill. Branding from the Inside Out 2011-10-06T05:05:29+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15712 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15712#When:13:58:26Z 2011 Chair, AIA’s Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA), Washington, D.C. Talking With … Craig Rafferty of IFRAA 2011-10-05T17:58:26+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15609 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15609#When:22:14:37Z Think church technology is all about lights, camera, action? Churches are turning to technological upgrades to help better manage their facilities and create smoother-flowing operations. Technology Beyond the Worship Platform 2011-10-05T02:14:37+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15587 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15587#When:17:50:32Z Prayer to Share? Digital Signage Company Planning for Millions of Prayers a Month Missions Moment: Ends of the Earth Prayer Tower Portal 2011-10-04T21:50:32+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15580 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15580#When:17:41:09Z A viable partnership for urban improvement or a mixed bag of tricks? Mixed-Use Development and the Church 2011-10-04T21:41:09+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15565 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15565#When:22:47:07Z What to consider for your church’s daycare or school design Child-Friendly or Child-Proof? 2011-10-04T02:47:07+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15423 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15423#When:12:46:12Z 75,000-gallon aquarium at Inspiring Body of Christ Church showcased on episode of “Tanked” Dallas Church’s Aquarium Featured On National TV Show 2011-09-08T16:46:12+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15048 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15048#When:11:15:47Z without careful consideration and optimal site selection Multi-Site can be Maddening… 2011-09-01T15:15:47+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15155 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15155#When:10:41:46Z Athens Church in Athens, Ga., is a strategic partner of North Point Community Church in Atlanta, where Andy Stanley is lead communicator. According to Richard Chancy with builder Cogun based in North Lima, Ohio, “We began to work with Sean… Athens Church Renovates, Revamps Former Retail Site 2011-08-12T14:41:46+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15150 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15150#When:10:21:53Z Innovative funding initiative offers 50K, 20K and 10K grants to ministries Giving of Life 2011-08-12T14:21:53+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15145 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15145#When:09:21:26Z Due to economic conditions over the past few years, ministries have experienced significant fluctuations in giving which, in some cases, has jeopardized their ability to fulfill their missions. Evangelical Christian Credit Union (ECCU) recently presented a webinar that offered a… ECCU Presents a Cash Reserves Webinar 2011-08-12T13:21:26+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15126 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15126#When:14:38:26Z A new facility at Word Alive International Outreach in Oxford, Ala., helps put a new spin on the old architectural adage Form = Function? 2011-08-11T18:38:26+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15109 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15109#When:12:48:14Z Good Shepherd Catholic Church Builds a Place of Peace, a Place of Trust Embracing the Art of Architectural Storytelling 2011-08-11T16:48:14+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15088 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15088#When:23:02:54Z Young women and children rescued from sex trafficking in Cebu, Philippines Missions Moment: My Refuge House 2011-08-09T03:02:54+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15072 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15072#When:12:37:20Z Pinpointing the role of proper design and equipment selection in helping keep churches—and their people—safe Church Safety: Under the Microscope 2011-08-08T16:37:20+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15059 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15059#When:05:07:10Z Donations are going digital at more and more churches across the country Finance : Beyond the Collection Plate 2011-08-07T09:07:10+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15038 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15038#When:22:30:14Z Charlie Daniels, Rachael D. Rowland and David Fink of Churches by Daniels, Broken Arrow, Okla. Company Profile: Churches by Daniels 2011-08-05T02:30:14+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15023 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15023#When:21:08:48Z A look at how church in the digital realm is changing church in the physical Two Worlds ~ One Church 2011-08-05T01:08:48+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15018 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15018#When:13:58:42Z Energy savings, longer bulb life and greater variety in stage designs LEDs Make Sense in Theatrical Applications 2011-08-03T17:58:42+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15013 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15013#When:13:14:06Z CFLs use less electricity than incandescent bulbs, reducing coal burning and overall mercury emissions. Evangelicals, Mercury Poisoning and Energy Efficiency 2011-08-03T17:14:06+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15007 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15007#When:11:58:11Z A look at how SermonAudio empowers churches to increase their reach to any screen. The Virtual Pastor: Expanding the Message to Any Screen 2011-08-02T15:58:11+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14887 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14887#When:15:07:10Z By Mark Brooks It is our natural tendency to want to blame someone other than ourselves when things go wrong. Washington is playing that game. Republicans blame Obama. Obama blames Bush. Nothing truly gets done as our politicians posture for… The Decline Of Religious Giving: Six Reasons Why It Is Happening 2011-07-14T19:07:10+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14526 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14526#When:12:32:15Z Church of Hope's Sarasota Fla. campus intertwines outreach, relavance, and a wise stewardship for all ages Community Outreach Meets Intergenerational Ministry 2011-06-02T16:32:15+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14376 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14376#When:13:16:26Z A look at the art of developing consistent givers The Joy of Giving 2011-06-01T17:16:26+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14499 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14499#When:12:50:58Z Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, Ala., expands and unifies with the help of an integrated design approach Phase II Fusion 2011-05-31T16:50:58+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14462 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14462#When:10:44:10Z Expert insight into church facilities management outsourcing options and effectiveness Outsourcing: Smart Operations. Real Results. 2011-05-26T14:44:10+00:00