Holy places : matching sacred space with mission and message / Nancy DeMott, Tim Shapiro, and Brent Bill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DeMott, Nancy, author.

Shapiro, Tim, author.

Bill, J. Brent, 1951- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (269 p.)

Place of Publication:

Herndon, Virginia : Alban Institute, [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Building communicate. Stained glass windows, high altars, multi-purpose worship/gymnasium spaces, Plexiglas pulpits, padded pews--these and all other architectural elements say something about a congregation's theology and mission. They point to a faith community's beliefs about worship, identity, purpose, and more. From the stark simplicity of a Quaker meetinghouse to the splendor of a Romanesque Revival building, sacred spaces speak loudly. What they say can either reinforce a congregation's mission or detract from it. Holy Places is designed to be used by congregations who are involved in o

Contents:

Discern

Who are we as a congregation? : identity

Who are our neighbors? : demographics

Who is God calling us to be? : mission

Decide

What do we want our building to convey? : aesthetics

What approach to building will we use? : project delivery

What service providers will we use? : resources

What sources of funding will we use? : financial concerns

Do

How will we keep the congregation informed? : communication

How will we maintain our spiritual focus? : spirituality

How will we ensure that the work is done properly? : oversight.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-56699-547-7