Why Church Buildings Matter

Author : Tim Cool
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-18
Category : Church buildings
ISBN : 0615951813

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Why Church Buildings Matter by Tim Cool Pdf

The church campus tells a story. Stories are all around us, in virtually every aspect of our daily experiences, which means that our church and ministry facilities also tell a story. Tim Cool offers a unique perspective on the importance of church buildings. These buildings are vastly more important than most understand. The church campus and the story of the people in the church go hand-in-hand and are interwoven into each other. We cannot neglect the power of story and how our church facilities communicate a story. In this book, several key questions about church facilities are answered: How does church space support the story of the people? How does the church space prime the heart, minds, and emotions of your guests? How does your facility bring people into the story of the church? Church facilities will not save a person from a life of sin and frustration. But the lack of attention to the church campus can indeed be the road block to reaching those people that need to hear the gospel message the most. Don't minimize their impact. This book will reveal how to maximize your church facility to share the greatest story ever told, the gospel.

Author : Jim Tomberlin,Tim Cool
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692203133

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Church Locality by Jim Tomberlin,Tim Cool Pdf

Growing churches today are utilizing multisite and church planting strategies to reproduce themselves for greater outreach and impact. But where? That is the purpose of this book. This book is not intended to address the why of these missional approaches or even the how. This book is a tool and guide to the where. Where should we meet? What kind of facilities are usable for churches? What are the implications of the various options? Tomberlin and Cool reveal the keys to using location as a way to reproduce and increase impact. Locality is all about the convergence of location and facility. The where of a church matters. This book explains the new rules for multisite churches and church plants. Additional contributors to this book include Ed Stetzer, Brad Leeper, and Rich Birch.

Author : Charles Mynors
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441168214

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Changing Churches by Charles Mynors Pdf

This book de-mystifies the whole process of carrying out works to churches. It explains what consents are needed; how they can be applied for; and on what basis applications are decided. The author explores many of the detailed issues that may arise in practice – whether the proposal is to move a shelf in the vestry or to embark on a major refurbishment of the whole church. Topics covered include heating, lighting, access for the less mobile, toilets, kitchens, security, storage, repairs and maintenance. The impact of change on the congregation is considered, as well as the particular problems that may arise where new facilities or new uses are introduced. This indispensable guide highlights issues to consider when contemplating changes and helps the reader to navigate the complex legal and practical processes involved in carrying out works to churches.

Author : M. Craig Barnes
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802829627

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The Pastor as Minor Poet by M. Craig Barnes Pdf

Today s pastors often expected to be multitasking marvels who can make their churches "successful" are understandably confused about their role. Craig Barnes contends that the true calling of a pastor is to assist others in becoming fully alive in Christ to be a "minor poet." The pastor absorbs the wisdom of major poets the biblical poets as well as the church s theological poets and distills its essence for parishioners. / The Pastor as Minor Poet calls pastors to continually search for a deeper, truer understanding of what they see both in the text of Scripture and in the text of their parishioners' lives. Discerning the subtexts beneath these texts reveals the core truths that allow pastors to preach the heart of the Word and to understand the hearts of the people to whom they minister. Written with a seasoned pastor s depth of understanding and a poet's sensibility and sensitivity, this book will minister to and inspire pastors everywhere.

Author : ROBERT. BRENNEMAN,Robert Brenneman,Brian Jonathan Miller,Brian J. Miller
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780190883447

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Building Faith by ROBERT. BRENNEMAN,Robert Brenneman,Brian Jonathan Miller,Brian J. Miller Pdf

"As physical structures that shape and constrain human interaction, religious buildings play a formative role in human communities across the globe. Yet social science has typically paid them little regard. This book applies a sociological perspective to the way religious buildings are shaped by the communities that conceive of and build them and how the same buildings act back on those human communities. Applying theoretical insights from the sociology of architecture, the sociology of religion, and interaction ritual chain theory, the authors examine religious buildings as profoundly social structures with lasting consequences for the persons and groups who designed, built, or adapted them and for those who gather inside them as well as those who live near them"--

Author : Katie Burch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 163296094X

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Church Buildings by Katie Burch Pdf

How can church leaders make wise decisions when planning, designing, and constructing their church's facilities? How do church leaders address the needs and wants of the church while staying within their budget? When should they begin planning their future facility? Pastors, elders, and leaders beginning the process of renovation or construction are faced with the questions of where to begin, when to hire professionals, and how to successfully oversee the many details of their building project. In "Church Buildings," PlanNorth Principal Architect Katie Burch draws from extensive industry experience to give church executives the tools and knowledge to successfully lead their church's renovation or new building construction from beginning to end. Leaders will learn useful tips and advice of how to: Refine the vision and purpose for their church Create an informative, clear fundraising campaign Ensure their facilities meet the unique needs of their congregation Creatively work within their church's budget Navigate the terms and processes of the design and construction industries Whether church leaders are just beginning their ministry or are knee-deep in a growing congregation, this book will serve as an excellent reference guide for an organized, informed approach to facilities. Most importantly, leaders will walk away understanding how to ensure their church facility will serve people for decades to come.

Author : Stationery Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780108557507

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HL 84, HC 913 - Ecclesiastical Committee - 234th Report by Stationery Office Pdf

Author : Sam Rainer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496454423

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The Church Revitalization Checklist by Sam Rainer Pdf

Your church has the opportunity of a lifetime. The world has shifted, and a new, brighter tomorrow awaits. The Church Revitalization Checklist is a tool to help you start fresh, leverage your strengths, and discover hidden opportunities for church growth. God has placed you exactly where He wants you. But let’s be honest, if you’re leading a church, it isn’t easy. Maybe your church has been in the doldrums for years. Maybe you’re hearing a lot of complaints, and you’re simply tired or disheartened. Maybe you’ve been hurt. But you are not alone. Many church leaders have sore backs from carrying a heavy load. This book will lighten that load. The Church Revitalization Checklist provides a step-by-step path to a hope-filled future for both you and your church. Popular church expert Sam Rainer will walk you and your leadership team through a seven-point checklist—everything from reconsidering your priorities to evaluating your location and facilities. It is an extremely practical tool to unleash your congregation and help them step into God’s unique purpose for them. Your brighter future starts now.

Author : Luka Ilić,Martin J. Lohrmann
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506467672

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Teaching Reformation by Luka Ilić,Martin J. Lohrmann Pdf

Presented on the occasion of his seventieth birthday, this collection of essays honors the life and work of Dr. Timothy J. Wengert. Wengert, a pastor, a teacher of pastors, and a noted Reformation historian, brings to the work of scholarship a deep sense of its practical dimensions in the life of the church. Over the course of his career, Wengert's work and insights have been marked by the way in which they apply to and make different the lived life of the church, whether in preaching, worship, or theology. In these essays, Wengert's students, colleagues, and peers follow in their honoree's footsteps by highlighting the practical and pastoral implications of a rich tapestry of Reformation topics organized into three parts. In Part One, Luther and a diverse cast of colleagues are considered in light of their significance for today. In Part Two, the texts of the Reformation are examined, opening to Part Three, where the formation of faith through catechesis and the life of the church bring the book to a close.

Author : William R. McAlpine
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608994687

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Sacred Space for the Missional Church by William R. McAlpine Pdf

Sacred Space for the Missional Church examines the strong link between the theology and mission of the Church and the spaces in which and from which that theology and mission are lived out. The author demonstrates that the built environment is not incidental or even subservient to mission. Rather it is a key player in the fulfillment and the communication of that mission. The book begins with a working definition of the missional church, underscoring the connection between God's mission (missio Dei) and the Church's mission. The reader is presented with historical and theological frameworks for sacred space, and reminded of the pivotal role of the built environment in the fulfillment of the mission of the Church. The design and construction of sacred spaces are shown to be fundamentally a theological exercise and not solely a matter of function, pragmatics and fiscal astuteness. The author questions the uncritical application of blanket statements such "form must follow function," and challenges the conviction that it does not matter where worship occurs, only that it occurs. The book addresses genuine concerns such as legitimizing the cost of church buildings and concludes with practical suggestions and essential questions that must be considered in posturing the built environment within the missional praxis of the Church.

Author : Carey Nieuwhof
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735291362

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At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof Pdf

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT “Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don’t really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.

Author : James Francis,Leslie J. Francis
Publisher : Gracewing Publishing
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0852443692

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Tentmaking by James Francis,Leslie J. Francis Pdf

Author : Nigel Walter,Andrew Mottram
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781848257603

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Buildings for Mission by Nigel Walter,Andrew Mottram Pdf

This practical and comprehensive guide offers essential and expert advice on every aspect of caring for churches. A money-saving handbook for all who care for and maintain church buildings, it provides expert advice from a leading church architect and an experienced heritage buildings specialist. Drawn from extensive experience of working with local churches, they also show how church buildings can be tools for contemporary mission, packed with potential for effective engagement with the whole community. They cover a wide range of practical issues that affect church buildings, from caring for medieval masonry to installing multimedia electronic systems, and offer essential information and easy-to-follow advice on: • heating, lighting and energy efficiency • installing a kitchen or toilets • dealing with damp • treating timber decay • making your building accessible • what to do about bats • health and safety • seating options • fonts and baptisteries and much more. In addition, this handbook offers a step-by-step guide to planning and implementing an extension or a reordering project, including advice on public consultation, dealing with diocesan committees and fundraising. An annual calendar of basic church care is included, plus a church health checklist and a basic church buildings audit.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UIUC:30112117956430

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The Building News and Engineering Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wolfgang Simson
Publisher : Authentic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : House churches
ISBN : 185078356X

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Houses that Change the World by Wolfgang Simson Pdf

Millions of Christians around the world are becoming aware of an imminent reformation of global proportions within the church. God is changing this revered institution and is making a new collective awareness of an age-old revelation, a corporate spiritual echo that reflects God's desire for the church. In this book, Simson brings to light what God is saying to Christians everywhere. Researched across the globe, he presents the case for the reformation of the church's existence. In a world where the church is being ignored, it is time to bring the church to the people and not the people to the church. Whether it is what we know as church from the last five years or the last five hundred years, no one has truly been able to break free from the structures of the past. Many may see this book as radical, many may see it as a reforming of old ideals but all who read it will be challenged and their priorities refocused in a life-changing way.