WORSHIP FACILITIES

By Dawn Allcot, Contributor to Worship Facilities Magazine

Medium-sized Evangel Temple Assembly of God in Kansas City, Mo., expands with vision and focus

In 2006, Lead Pastor Jason St. John and other leaders at Evangel Temple Assembly of God church in Kansas City, Mo., evaluated their growth patterns, predicting three years into the future, and it became clear they needed to expand—particularly in the space available for children’s ministry and in adult classrooms . . . read more

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CHURCH SOLUTIONS

How church space is used is all about the people who use it. 

RELIGIOUS PRODUCT NEWS

By David E. Evans, AIA

Room with a Purpose

Is your church ready to begin an alternate worship style venue? Could your church use an extra fellowship hall? What about more space for the youth group? Do you need room to start an outreach program for the community seniors? If you are asking these questions and others, then it is time to consider a well-designed multipurpose room . . . read more

CHURCH EXECUTIVE

By David E. Evans, AIA

Additions with Limitations

Churches across this great country are constantly faced with the difficult reality of limited space. As the face of ministry changes, the need for more and more space increases. The biggest problem always challenging the church is one simple fact: the needs always outweigh the budget! Understanding which ministry requires what space and how they all prioritize within the church’s strategic plan, can be confusing and even frustrating to figure out. However, don’t fear, there are a few simple steps that a church can follow to relieve some of the frustration

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RELIGIOUS PRODUCT NEWS

By David E. Evans, AIA

Grasp the Vision

If you understand anything from reading this article, understand you must have a vision for your church. Many of us are naturally visionary people. However, being reminded to actively contemplate and pursue our vision is important. Let’s not forget to think big. Don’t underestimate the extent of your church’s potential for ministry in your community. Most churches remain the same size for years and years because they have not acted on their vision, or properly communicated it to the congregation. They lose people out the door as fast as they come in

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CHURCH BUSINESS

By David E. Evans, AIA

Ways to Make People Feel at Home Have Really Changed

The sense of arrival. Psychologically, it symbolizes the completion of a journey. Excitement is present when a destination is achieved and the experience of what lies ahead is in store . . . read more

RELIGIOUS PRODUCT NEWS

By David E. Evans, AIA

About to embark on a new building construction project?

Many church building committees deliberate for hours over design and construction delivery methodologies. Should we hire an architect for design and then competitively “hard bid” the construction? Do we select a single point Design-Build firm for both architectural design and actual construction? The pros and cons of either method mentioned above or some hybrid of one or the other seems confusing, at the least, to the average church building committee member. If there could only be a way to have our cake and eat it, too! Perhaps there is

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CHURCH BUSINESS

By David E. Evans, AIA

Architects Talk About Design Trends

It used to be families attended one-room church houses with musty basements for classrooms, no air conditioning, and leaky roofs — a far cry from today’s worship facilities. Now, churches are searching for creative ways to integrate spatial flexibility and high-tech features in sound technology, theatrical lighting, video projection with theatre-style seating . . . read more