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Is Your Church a Beacon or a Black Hole in the Community
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Is Your Church a Black Hole?

Is your church a black hole in the community? That sounds like a pretty serious allegation. After all black holes are dark spots in the universe. We only know they exist because of the effect of their strong gravitational pull […]

April 1, 2014

9 Facility Issues That Plague Churches – Diagnose & Revitalize
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9 Diseases of the Church Facility

With all the stress and hustle of the Christmas season, I want to lighten things up.   The below are 9 “diseases” that many church facilities suffer from. Gary Nicholson, one of Visioneering’s studio directors and lead architects, developed this […]

December 6, 2013

The Economic Impact of Churches on Communities: Understanding the “Halo Effect
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The Economic Value of a Church: Surprising Reality

Many churches looking to impact their communities via multisite locations or church planting are often faced with the dilemma of not just identifying a suitable place to meet, but being able to navigate issues associated with the local governmental authorities.  […]

November 15, 2013

Top Tips for Churches Negotiating a Lease Agreement
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5 Lease Negotiating Tips for Churches

As the multisite and church planting movements continue to become the fastest form of multiplication and community impact, an increasing number of churches are looking to facilities they would lease rather than own.  Given this trend, I thought it would […]

October 18, 2013

Visioneering Studios: Breaking Myths & Redefining Church Facility Solutions
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Mythbusting: But I Thought Visioneering was Just a Design Firm

You probably think you know who Visioneering Studios is. You’ve heard of them from other churches who have used them over the last decade, you’ve listened to them speak at church conferences, you’ve seen pictures and blog posts on social […]

October 2, 2013

Why Church Facility Maintenance Shapes First Impressions
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Story, Duct Tape and Facility Condition

I love duct tape as much as the next guy. In fact, I believe that I can repair just about anything in our house with duct tape. When I was in my early years of college I took a 2-year […]

July 26, 2013

Does Your Church Facility Need a Physical? The Importance of Facility Assessments | church facility assessment
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Does Your Church Facility Need a Physical? What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

How often do you get a physical? For the past 20+ years, I have gotten one every year. The poking, the prodding, the blood work…you know the drill. There is critical benchmarking done during this annual ritual including comparisons from […]

November 24, 2012

Transform Any Space: Crafting Your Church's Story in Rented Facilities
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The Magic of Place…Even When it is not Your “Place”

Does the theology of “storytelling” with a church’s facility apply to multisite campuses and church plants, especially if it is not your “place”? Does it matter that we don’t create a sense of place? Is it worth the mental, emotional, physical […]

July 19, 2013

Blending Theology and Practicality in Church Facility Design
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Theology, Pragmatism and Story

Church Facilities as Theology:   The building of monumental cathedrals in the middle ages was a reflection of faith and the channel for much of the creative energy of medieval European society. The dominant feeling was one of great enthusiasm, ambition, and […]

June 28, 2013

Maximizing First Impressions: The Power of a Church Parking
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3 Reasons To Do Parking Right

A couple weeks ago we were exposed to just what little time we have to make a first impression on a guest; 7 seconds. Not much time to impact the thought and emotional reaction of these guests. Every “touch” point […]

May 25, 2013

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