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How to View Ministry Facilities as a Long-Term Process, Not Just a Project
Architecture  ·  Construction  ·  Insights
It’s NOT a Project, It’s a Process

For the past several weeks, our pastor has been preaching a series on “How we change the way we change.” It has been a great series and I have been challenged by each of the sermons. One in particular I […]

February 23, 2013

Bridging the Transition Gap: From Church Construction to Smooth Operations
Architecture  ·  Construction  ·  Insights
6 Steps To Avoid the “Transition Gap” Between Construction And Operations

For those of you who have followed my writing (and rants), you know that we have explored the total cost of ownership of a church facility on several occasions. We have seen that the cost of operations of a facility far exceed […]

January 26, 2013

Architectural Evangelism: Bob Bergmann on Visioneering Studios’ Mission | Architectural Evangelism
Architecture
Redeeming Places, Redemptive Engineering and Architectural Evangelism

A few months ago, Bob Bergmann, the Director of Design at Visioneering Studios, was interviewed at the North American Christian Convention. The interview is a great explanation of Visioneering’s passion for serving the church and how “Architectural Evangelism” supports a church tell their unique story. […]

October 27, 2012

Clearing Up Misconceptions: Who Visioneering Studios Serves | Visioneering Studios church development. photo featuring work completed by visioneering studios for seabreeze kids
Architecture  ·  Insights  ·  Projects
Design Matters…Size Doesn’t

I have just celebrated my 6 month anniversary as a Visioneer with Visioneering Studios. I am having the time of my life…back in my sweet spot…partnering with churches to navigate the potentially stormy (or at least uncertain) waters of a […]

October 13, 2013

Visioneering Studios Wins Solomon Award for Best Building Contractor | Visioneering Studios Solomon Award
Architecture  ·  Awards  ·  Behind the Build  ·  Construction  ·  Projects
Solomon Awards – Visioneering Studios Breaks New Ground at WFX with “Best Building Contractor” Award

Visioneering Studios continued its award-winning streak this week as the annual Solomon Awards were presented at the  Worship Facilities Expo (WFX) in Atlanta. But, it’s not what you might expect. After winning Solomon Awards every year dating back to 2007 for […]

September 22, 2012

Master Planning for Churches: Aligning with the Master’s Plan | Church Master Planning
Architecture  ·  Insights
Master Plans vs. Master’s Plan

A few years ago I wrote my first book entitled “Successful Master Planning: More than Pretty Pictures”. The intent of the book was to provide a comprehensive primer to guide church leaders through the myriad of details, processes, steps, and decisions that must […]

August 28, 2012

Church Facility Development: Choosing the Right Project Developer | Church Facility Developer
Architecture  ·  Construction  ·  Insights
Developer vs. Design/Builder – 10 Attributes of Successful Project Developers

Words mean things…and not all words mean the same to everyone in every context. Some of my closest friends know that I have been prone to fixate on a word that just does not seem to fit or is not […]

August 4, 2012

7 Crucial Lessons in Facility Stewardship for Growing Churches | Church Facility Stewardship
Architecture  ·  Construction  ·  Insights
7 Lessons About Facility Stewardship I Learned The Hard Way

I am thrilled to share this  post with you. It was written by Steve Caton, part of the leadership team at Church Community Builder. Have you ever met someone that you know immediately that they “get it”?  Well…that is Steve. He get’s it spiritually…professionally…emotionally and has […]

July 21, 2012

Why Choosing the Right Experts Matters for Church Development Projects | church development experts
Architecture  ·  Construction
Is Church Design and Construction Just a Commodity?

“We have a local builder that builds warehouses, how different can that be to a church?” “We want a ministry space specialist to help us plan and design our new facility, but any contractor can build it.” “We are going […]

June 10, 2012

Debunking Myths: How Churches Benefit Local Businesses in Shopping Centers | church in shopping center
Architecture
There Goes The Neighborhood…a Church is Moving in Next Door

Have you ever heard this or maybe even thought it? Especially if you are a business owner and you learn that a church is moving into that empty “Big Box” space in the shopping center just down from you. I […]

May 9, 2012

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