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Decisive is wise. Divisive is not!
I don't know how Solomon did it. Two women approach him, both claiming ownership of a baby. He calmly pulls out his sword as if to divide the poor thing, and thus determines the identity of the true …
 | Many years ago a pastor told me that churches should be like the famous retailer, Nordstrom—welcoming, tasteful, and endlessly helpful. He modeled his ministry around those values and it showed. He deliberately created a "value-add" church … |
| (Continued from Part One) Multi-site churches share the same vision, budget and leadership across all of their locations, no matter how distant from one another they may be. Here are some prudent cautions that churches might consider before leaping … |
| 8 Questions to Consider Before Launching Multisite Worship (Part One)Better to ask than not receive what you were expecting...The multisite paradigm has been getting stronger for several years now and literally thousands of churches have ventured … |
| Money, New Initiatives, and WorshipWho, what, why, where, when, and how much?Most church leaders don't like to talk about money in worship and most people who come to our churches don't like it either. Fair enough! Still, the parking lot needs … |
| Pews or Chairs, Who Cares?A Four-Question CautionHave you ever found yourself in one of those classic battles in the church over something ridiculously small? Every week, in the course of worship consulting with churches, I hear horror stories of … |
| The church facility was scarcely nine years old. It enjoyed an idyllic, serene setting, encased by rows of trees and surrounded by subdivisions of expensive homes. To many congregations, this was the location they dream about: clean, modern and … | |
 | Given the state of the nation's economy, can you imagine dedicating a multi-million-dollar worship facility right now? What would that do to your stomach? Would it cause you any sleepless nights or congregational snarls? It can be done. While … |
| Trend 4: Technology Technology often drives worship trends in today's culture. Entire conferences, web sites and publications are devoted to an area that has become complex enough to require specialists, training and expensive equipment. Most … | |
| Trend 1: Atmosphere A healthy church atmosphere should be welcoming. But what this means in terms of the physical space and the sensory experience of worship varies by community, generation and other demographics. However, one clear trend emerges … | |
 | Last week I asked if the Emergent movement had stopped moving. Then Sunday, Feb. 15, the Denver Post ran a front-page feature about an Emergent church in the downtown area that brings both its Episcopal roots and a new style for Sunday night worship … |
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Advantages of Portable Room Dividers
How can church administrators get more use of their existing buildings without breaking the budget? The answer is with portable,versatile room dividers. With portable room dividers, it is easy to …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Screenflex Portable Room Dividers -
Multi-Purpose Rooms: Maximizing Your Space
Efficient space utilization is key to getting the maximum number of functions in the least amount of square feet. Some hints on maximizing space utilization included in this article are: classroom …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Screenflex Portable Room Dividers -
Portable Dividers Offer Flexibility and Efficient Use of Space
As churches grow and expand the services they offer, more flexibility is needed. But many churches don't want to invest in expensive building programs. Portable room dividers are one solution.Type: White PaperSource: ChurchCentral.com
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