http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/rss News from Worship Facilities Magazine en info@worshipfacilities.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-05T23:01:23+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16864 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16864#When:19:01:23Z Even churches facing prepayment penalties should do the math now to determine the benefits of refinancing at this time. Refinancing – Is it Time to Make Your Move? 2012-02-05T23:01:23+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16860 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16860#When:15:43:45Z John Nance is chosen to head third Hogan office Hogan Construction Group Opens New Office in Charleston, South Carolina 2012-02-05T19:43:45+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16856 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16856#When:10:53:43Z Project plans include new, 9,000-square-foot community services, education and office center addition to the 138-year-old structure. First Presbyterian of Northport, NY, Begins $1.8 Million Renovation of Historic Church 2012-02-05T14:53:43+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16837 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16837#When:13:56:53Z Nearby brushfire blamed for lack of visibility Pastors’ Family Killed in Florida Highway Pile-Up 2012-02-02T17:56:53+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16595 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16595#When:11:53:59Z Worship center, chapel and commons area link to earlier phases Phase III Underway for First Baptist Pasadena 2012-01-16T15:53:59+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16580 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16580#When:15:20:20Z New dates provide better opportunities for churches and clients to attend WFX Atlanta 2012 Moves to September 19-21, 2012 2012-01-12T19:20:20+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16547 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16547#When:17:11:07Z Wall-mount keypad simplifies installation and operation of classroom A/V equipment Cables To Go Introduces TruLink A/V Controller 2012-01-06T21:11:07+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16538 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16538#When:16:02:19Z AIA reports multi-family residential and commercial sectors as most healthy Architecture Billings Climbs into Positive Territory 2012-01-06T20:02:19+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16367 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16367#When:12:43:17Z Assa Abloy's Aperio line integrates with RS2’s Access It! software Assa Abloy Offering Wireless Locks with RS2 Technology 2011-12-08T16:43:17+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16363 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16363#When:22:50:50Z Adds functionality for editing in a multiformat world Grass Valley Releases Edius 6.06 2011-12-08T02:50:50+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16360 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16360#When:21:42:43Z WFX 2011 New Product Award Entrants and Winners Best of the Best 2011-12-08T01:42:43+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16151 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16151#When:14:20:32Z Shingles placed just in time for church to weather Hurricane Irene Historic Church Installs High-Tech Roof 2011-11-15T18:20:32+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16148 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16148#When:13:58:10Z Upgraded, turnkey video system designed by Barco and Claire Brothers Watermark Community Church Major AV Expansion 2011-11-15T17:58:10+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16124 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16124#When:19:46:15Z Processor and digital hybrid wireless technology integral to new sound system St. Joseph Cathedral Restoration Includes Unattended Sound 2011-11-07T23:46:15+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16119 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16119#When:18:53:45Z Subwoofer power consumption cut by two-thirds with new amplifiers Willow Creek Church Improves Audio Efficiency 2011-11-04T22:53:45+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16033 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16033#When:14:21:43Z Classes with continuing education credits at WFX 2011 from American Institute of Architects IFRAA @ WFX 2011-10-28T18:21:43+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16026 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16026#When:14:02:37Z With everything from Spanish-language programming to alliances with industry organizations like the AIA’s Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA), WFX Dallas 2011 is on track to be the most information-intensive WFX to date. The following are highlights from… WFX 2011 Conference Sessions Address Church Leaders’ Most Pressing Issues 2011-10-28T18:02:37+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16019 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16019#When:13:21:54Z Thursday, November 10, 2011
Time: 5:00pm–8:00pm WFX Dallas Church Tour: Watermark Community Church 2011-10-28T17:21:54+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16016 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16016#When:12:47:42Z View select keynote presentations and conference sessions via computer WFX Live—Be There No Matter Where You Are 2011-10-28T16:47:42+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16007 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/16007#When:23:49:36Z Winners to be announced at WFX Dallas, November 9-11, 2011 WFX 2011 Solomon Award Contenders 2011-10-28T03:49:36+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15992 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15992#When:10:20:07Z Ross Video announces significant price reductions for the CrossOver 12 and CrossOver 16 compact production switcher models. “The CrossOver product line has enjoyed significant sales growth this year and as a result we are now able to take advantage of… Ross Video Announces Crossover Compact Switcher Price Reductions 2011-10-26T14:20:07+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15983 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15983#When:13:08:09Z CNL's new vice president to lead West Coast operations Church Real Estate Firm Strengthens Personnel Team 2011-10-25T17:08:09+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15933 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15933#When:12:17:21Z “WFX offers such a variety of tools to help you immediately impact your ministry back home.” Dennis Choy, Production Pastor, North Coast Church, Vista, CA Tech Presenter Backtalk 2011-10-23T16:17:21+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15926 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15926#When:00:13:48Z For more than 83 years, Laguna Presbyterian Church has served as a spiritual and social hub for the small Southern California city of Laguna Beach. The downtown campus, built with traditional Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, centers around a long, high-ceilinged… An Audio and Acoustics Overhaul in a “Spiritual and Social Hub” 2011-10-21T04:13:48+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15780 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15780#When:21:29:53Z Presenters asked to submit a presentation outline and credentials online for review by November 28 WFX Seeks Presenters For Atlanta 2012 Conference 2011-10-12T01:29:53+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15776 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15776#When:21:01:13Z $16 million restoration project topped off with digitally steerable array system New Audio System Protects Beauty of Sioux Falls’ Historic St. Joseph’s Cathedral 2011-10-12T01:01:13+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15743 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15743#When:21:49:17Z Through the redesign, which includes an extensive ADA upgrade, the church will be able to utilize 100% of its facilities. Domusstudio Architecture Redesigns Church to Increase Outreach 2011-10-11T01:49:17+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15482 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15482#When:20:28:22Z Ministry founder Dan Pérez to present sessions at WFX Dallas in November Worship Facilities Conference & Expo Debuts Spanish-Language Conference Programming 2011-09-17T00:28:22+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15478 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15478#When:13:56:30Z For the second consecutive year, Dan Busby, president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), based in Winchester, Va., was named to “The NPT Power & Influence Top 50,” The NonProfit Times magazine announces. ECFA is an accreditation agency… ECFA President Honored at Washington, D.C.’s National Press Club 2011-09-16T17:56:30+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15472 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15472#When:14:33:56Z Blue Ash, Ohio-based IST International announces Text Message Signs as part of today’s information landscape that’s ideal for houses of worship. The company offers an Advanced Changeable Message Sign (ACMS), scalable in size starting at one character by four characters.… New Church-Worthy Signage Offers Flexible Content Changes Via Text Message 2011-09-15T18:33:56+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15420 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15420#When:11:44:46Z “We can help churches with Obamacare.” Mark Brooks, President and Founder, Charis Benefit Consulting Services Churches Concerned About Upcoming Health Insurance Changes Have a New Resource and Ally 2011-09-09T15:44:46+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15414 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15414#When:12:11:28Z Back to back win for Ross Video Carbonite Wins BIRTV Awards 2011-09-08T16:11:28+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15411 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15411#When:23:44:51Z Full Compass Systems, a leading professional audio, video, lighting, A/V and musical instrument dealer is one of only two businesses from Wisconsin receive this honor. Full Compass Systems Earns Small Business Administration SBA 100 Award 2011-09-08T03:44:51+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15402 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15402#When:11:24:39Z Free one-day seminar slated for Nashville, Charlotte, St. Louis, Orlando, Indianapolis, Phoenix and Dallas markets Panasonic Announces Seminar Series on New Video Technologies for Church Media Ministries 2011-09-07T15:24:39+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15393 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15393#When:14:25:29Z New chapel embodies charm and tradition Martin Luther College Chapel of the Christ 2011-09-06T18:25:29+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15385 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15385#When:12:23:23Z Stephen Pickard, AIA, NCARB, adds experience in large, non-denominational churches Architecture’s Good Fulton & Farrell Names Principal of Church Works Studio 2011-09-02T16:23:23+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15331 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15331#When:13:00:05Z National Association of Evangelicals sponsoring contest for high school and college students to share and motivate NAE Creation Care Video Contest 2011-08-25T17:00:05+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15239 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15239#When:16:06:21Z Northland Church of Longwood Florida announces that they have been chosen as a semi-finalist in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) ENERGY STAR National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings. Northland is participating along with hundreds of other teams from… Central Florida Church Selected To Compete In 2011 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition 2011-08-19T20:06:21+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15231 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15231#When:15:25:06Z Planting the Gospel announces their church planting lab, Planting Gospel-Centered Churches. The all day event will take place at Lifesong Church in Lyman South Carolina on September 13, 2011 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Planting the Gospel, headquartered in Cumming,… Planting Gospel-Centered Churches Lab 2011-08-19T19:25:06+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15148 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/15148#When:09:49:19Z With six weeks left before the nationwide event, already more than 6,000 churches have extended a half million invitations to National Back to Church Sunday (NBTCS), set for Sept. 18. Churches are utilizing tools, such as the “reDiscover Church” booklet… Thousands of Churches Prepare for National Back To Church Sunday 2011-08-12T13:49:19+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14981 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14981#When:20:50:25Z MovinCool announces a “Summer Cool-Off” rebate offer for its CM25 and CMW30 ceiling-mount spot air conditioners. These compact units, both of which feature high sensible-cooling capacities, are specifically designed to cool server rooms, office data centers and other spaces with… Movincool Announces ‘Summer Cool-Off’ Rebate Offer 2011-07-22T00:50:25+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14974 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14974#When:20:09:43Z Experience Life in Lubbock, Texas, has experienced phenomenal growth since opening its doors just over three years ago. Since 2008, the church has grown from 300 to more than 3,000 and is continuing to grow at a rate of nearly… Bus Station Becomes New Home for Experience Life Church 2011-07-22T00:09:43+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14890 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14890#When:15:12:01Z Worship Center in Lancaster, Pa., reports using BrightSign HD1010 networked digital signage players for its integrated digital signage solution. With the system, Worship Center can simultaneously deliver multi-zoned event promotions with different messages for specific age group centers. The system… Worship Center Employs Integrated Digital Signage Solution for Multi-Zoned, Targeted Communication 2011-07-14T19:12:01+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14862 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14862#When:21:13:58Z Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc., in conjunction with Gordon College and its Chapel in Wenham, Massachusetts will host a NEXO seminar on Wednesday, July 27. Yamaha and NEXO specialists will be demonstrating and explaining, in an “open house” format the… Gordon College to Host NEXO Seminar 2011-07-14T01:13:58+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14813 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14813#When:07:58:14Z The Solomon Awards, presented by Church Production Magazine and Worship Facilities Magazine, is the leading annual national award recognizing church building design across the full spectrum of church sizes and styles. Solomon Awards nominations are open to churches, architects, designers… WFX Dallas Solomon Awards Now Open for Church Entries 2011-07-11T11:58:14+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14806 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14806#When:01:30:54Z Four congregations in New England are being recognized for receiving Energy Star labels in 2011. An Energy Star label indicates that a building operates at least 75 percent more efficiently than the average for that building category. The congregations being… EPA Identifies Four New England Congregations for Their Energy Star Labels 2011-07-09T05:30:54+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14724 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14724#When:08:10:53Z The National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB) announces the election of David Batten, founder and president of JH Batten Inc, a design-build firm located in Walkertown, NC, as president. The NACDB was established in 2003 to create a nationwide… David Batten Elected President of National Association of Church Design Builders 2011-06-27T12:10:53+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14691 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14691#When:14:36:19Z Cool Solutions Group of Charlotte, N.C., announces the release of ministrEspace's Basic version, an inexpensive room scheduling software tool available for $14.95 per month. The Basic version is reportedly ideal for churches that need more than the single-user service of… Church Room Scheduling Software Now Available in Cost-Effective Basic Version 2011-06-22T18:36:19+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14676 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14676#When:10:19:48Z Bose Releases Loudspeakers and Amplifier Designed to Provide Scalability and Configurability For Fixed-Installations The Bose Professional Systems Division introduces the RoomMatch series of array module loudspeakers and PowerMatch PM8500 configurable professional power amplifier. Bose says that these products were designed… Bose Releases Loudspeakers and Amplifier For Fixed Installations 2011-06-20T14:19:48+00:00 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14644 http://www.worshipfacilities.com/go.php/editorial/14644#When:15:09:05Z The new CMW30 water-cooled, ceiling-mount air conditioner from MovinCool is designed for server rooms and other applications with dense heat loads, but where an air-cooled air-conditioner cannot be used due to the lack of available space into which hot exhaust… MovinCool Launches New CMW30 Water-Cooled, Ceiling-Mount Air Conditioner 2011-06-16T19:09:05+00:00