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Your alarm goes off. You check your priority e-mails before using a map app to check traffic for your suggested route. On your way to work, you pick up an online coffee order automated based on your purchase history. You may not realize or intend it, but artificial intelligence (AI) is already an important part

When we think of churches and fellowship halls, we often think of the visual beauty—stained glass, vaulted ceilings, wooden pews, and open spaces that invite community and worship. Yet one of the most overlooked aspects of these spaces is sound. Acoustics play a central role in how sermons, prayers, music, and conversations are experienced. Good

In today’s rapidly changing world, the church is constantly seeking new ways to engage its community, especially young families. While traditional worship services and Sunday school remain foundational, ministry leaders are discovering that some of the most powerful connections are made in spaces designed for fellowship and fun. The indoor playground, once a novelty, has

When a church begins the process of renovating or building, flooring often sets the stage for the look and feel of the entire sanctuary. Church flooring has to be more than just beautiful. It must stand up to the weekly rhythm of worship, community events, and years of steady foot traffic. The most common options

  Growing up, I would hear my parents say, “Buy cheap, buy twice. Buy quality, buy once.” I likely heard this phrase when they were making major purchases like appliances and such. I think that quote is especially significant when considering production equipment for houses of worship. Creating powerful, distraction-free experiences that inspire, connect, and

 Camps urged to strengthen safety after new regulations The Texas legislature recently enacted new laws to improve summer camp safety—a move that should encourage churches and church-related organizations to also reflect on their own safety practices. Camps can help prevent future disasters by focusing on areas for camp safety improvement, including emergency planning, staff training

When families enter your church, they aren’t just seeking biblical teaching or inspiring worship. They are asking a silent question: “Is this a place where my children will be safe?” As shepherds and leaders, we must ensure the answer is yes—not by assumption, but by visible, intentional practice. The following best practices are not simply

  Located on the outskirts of Huntsville, Alabama, Flint River Baptist Church has long been a pillar of the local community. In 2022, the church embarked on an ambitious renovation of its worship center, originally constructed in 1999, to create a more modern and dynamic worship experience. At the heart of this renovation was a

  Trinity Dallas originated as a church plant in a northern suburb of Dallas in 1995 and has experienced the remarkable transformation of its neighborhood over the past 25 years. Trinity Dallas’s first service was Sunday, January 22, 1995, in the Stoneleigh Hotel near downtown Dallas. For the next three years, Trinity Dallas moved several

  When most people hear the word renovation, they imagine dust, demolition, and dollar signs. But what if meaningful change in your church building didn’t require a sledgehammer? The truth is that most churches don’t need a full-blown HGTV transformation. They need a shift in mindset. Renovation doesn’t always mean reconstruction. Sometimes, it just means