Author: jill

  Faith-based travel is booming. In recent years, it has grown by 20% annually. Today, over 300 million pilgrims embark on spiritual journeys each year. These faith-based retreats abroad offer potent opportunities to deepen spiritual connections and broaden cultural understanding. However, planning such a transformative experience can be daunting for church leaders and organizers. This

  Winterset Community Church in Winterset, Iowa, wanted a larger gathering space for the local community, so they decided to add a gymnasium to their worship building. The addition had to be built quickly while the church was still in use, blend in seamlessly with the existing structure, and offer high noise protection between the

  Choosing what to use to help you carry out the extraordinary task of helping children form their faith can be a daunting task. However, with the right questions in hand and a deep knowledge of your ministry, you can discern what is right for you and the children in your ministry. The purpose of

  There is one theologian who has shaped my ministry more than any other, and she’s probably not who you would expect. She has red hair, an eclectic group of friends, and believes in music as an essential aspect of how we express our thoughts and feelings. Yes, I am talking about Ariel, from the

  Extreme temperatures, whether sweltering hot or freezing cold, can wreak havoc on church vehicles. Cold weather, in particular, isn’t just inconvenient—it can be downright deadly if regular maintenance hasn’t been addressed. And because church vehicles typically aren’t used every day, they can often get overlooked. To avoid unnecessary risks, it’s essential to winterize your

   Thankfully, we have no shortage of information when it comes to energy saving related projects that churches can take on these days to meet their planned facility objectives. Whether it’s an attempt at overall operational cost cutting, a proactive approach towards going “green,” reducing emissions, or some combination of each, we’ve gotten remarkably better

  If you want your worship space to sound its best, you need to understand how to improve acoustics. Sound is a complicated thing, contributing to either a truly immersive and impactful experience or an experience full of noise distractions and poor sound intelligibility. The right acoustic treatments can do a lot of good for

  Technology plays a crucial role in church operations by streamlining administrative tasks and facilitating seamless communication among leaders, members, volunteers, and staff. The development of church apps stands out as one of the most significant advancements in church technology. Church apps are revolutionizing the way churches manage volunteers and organize events. They offer a

  In an emergency, clear and effective communication is critical to ensure the safety and well-being of your congregation. An emergency communication plan allows your church to quickly and efficiently relay important information, coordinate responses, and provide reassurance. This article will guide you through creating and implementing an emergency communication plan tailored to your church’s

  Eagle Brook Church (EBC) and BWBR partnered to renovate the former River City Baptist Church in downtown Minneapolis. EBC selected this site as an opportunity to be in the lively downtown area and to keep the property in the church community. Originally built in 1885 with significant additions over the past century, the existing