Church Master Plans
The first step in most church projects is developing a facility Master Plan.
Why is a Master Plan so important?
Moving On
I am pleased to announce that at the end of June 2023, I will be resigning my position at Marshall Craft Associates in Baltimore, Maryland, to relocate to Huntsville, Alabama. I have accepted a leadership role focusing on Church Architecture at Chapman Sisson Architects. I will begin the first week of July. You will likely…
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 1
To say I am uniquely qualified to talk about churches, buildings, and related topics is probably a bit of an understatement. I work in architecture. Most of my time is spend designing church buildings. I have designed fast-growing churches, barely growing churches, traditional churches, contemporary churches, small churches, big churches, worship spaces, children’s spaces, office…