Church Master Plans
The first step in most church projects is developing a facility Master Plan.
Why is a Master Plan so important?
leadership | Missions | Vision
Pastors, Evangelism, and Missions
My primary pastoral mentor, Dr. Al Jackson, recently retired from the full-time pastorate after over 40 years pastoring Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama. The primary legacy Dr. Jackson made in his ministry centers on calling God’s people to evangelism and missions. Over his years at Lakeview, countless people felt the call of God in…
More like Spurgeon
I was recently asked by a pastor if it would make sense to provide more large-group teaching venues as part of the church’s weekly activities. Background thoughts: Essentially, this pastor looked at the past effectiveness of great preachers from times gone by and how they taught Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, and one or more weeknights…
Environment and Christians
Today is Friday. I have my next test for the ARE on Monday morning, so it’s crunch time. I also have another test scheduled for 10 days later. I’m working hard to move the process forward quickly, so I’m starting to accelerate how fast I am taking the tests. The test on Monday is “Building…
Second Fiddle – Part 2 of 2
On Tuesday, I linked to a post by Mark Batterson about being a forward-looking leader. At the time, I said, “’nuff said.” But today, I’m continuing to take a little time to expand on Mark’s post. I’ve also been the #1 leader. Sometimes I’ve been a forward-thinker. Other times I have not. I’ve experienced the positives…
Second Fiddle – Part 1 of 2
Yesterday, I linked to a post by Mark Batterson about being a forward-looking leader. At the time, I said, “’nuff said.” But today, I’m going to take a little time to expand on Mark’s post. As I look back over my life, the post spoke to me on two levels . . . First, I…
Churches and Buildings – Part 5
Today, I’m continuing my series on churches and facilities: Click for PART 1 or for PART 2 or for PART 3 or for PART 4 Yesterday, in Parts 3&4, I began by identifying the BIG 3 of spaces in facilities that are important to evaluate — worship, support, and parking. Part 4 gave a basic breakdown to help…
Churches and Buildings – Part 4
Today, I’m continuing my series on churches and facilities: Click for PART 1 or for PART 2 or for PART 3 Earlier, I began by identifying the BIG 3 of spaces in facilities that are important to evaluate — worship, support, and parking. How can you evaluate how much of each you need for your current…
Churches and Buildings – Part 3
Finally, here’s another architect/pastor insight on churches and buildings. Click for PART 1 or for PART 2 This is the obvious one, but probably the way in which architecture can affect ministry the most is simply capacity of space. This is typcial church-growth stuff, but just a quick re-iteration . . . There are 3…
Churches and Buildings – Part 2
I’m finally actually getting into this series. Busy weekend, but here we go: For Part 1 – Click Here. Last time I stated that my architectural thesis in college was, (for churches,) “Architecture doesn’t matter inasmuch as it helps or hinders the ministry from taking place.” There’s a whole lot behind that statement. This post…