Podcasts about church buildings

It's Monday, June 1st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Egypt grants legal status to 191 church buildings The Egyptian government released an order the week of May 18th granting legal status to 191 church buildings that previously lacked official recognition, reports International Christian Concern. In total, 3,804 churches and related buildings have been approved since the creation of a committee to review churches in 2016, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.  Thousands of churches and associated buildings have been built in recent decades. Still, the northeast African country of Egypt maintains a system for approving Christian places of worship that is separate from — and more difficult than — that for Sunni Muslim places of worship. According to Open Doors, Egypt is the 42nd most oppressive country worldwide for Christians. Pope Leo meets with pro-abort, pro-sex perversion Chicago mayor On May 28th, Pope Leo XIV met in a private audience with radical Chicago Democratic mayor Brandon Johnson, during which they reportedly discussed ICE raids in the city, slavery reparations, and the Iran war, but not key moral issues such as abortion and the homosexual transgender agenda, both of which Mayor Johnson supports, reports LifeSiteNews.com. The mayor has a radically pro-abortion and pro-sexual perversion record, previously pledging to offer free Abortion Kill Pills and to prosecute pro-life sidewalk counselors. And, in 2024, the mayor commemorated “National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.” At the time, Chicago Mayor Johnson said, “We commend the bravery and resilience of abortion providers and look forward to continuing to support their efforts to ensure that reproductive rights are upheld and respected. Together, we can resist attempts to roll back the progress we have made, ensuring Chicago remains a sanctuary for choice.” Notice, he failed to mention that the choice the mother makes is the choice to murder her innocent pre-born baby boy or baby girl. In God's conversation with the prophet Jeremiah, He said, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5) Supreme Court Justice Amy Barrett targeted in attempted swatting U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the target of an apparent “swatting” attempt after an unknown caller falsely reported gunfire at her Virginia residence, reports The Christian Post. On May 27th, Fairfax County police said that a caller contacted the department's nonemergency line claiming to have heard shots fired at Barrett's home. Officers quickly coordinated with Supreme Court Police assigned to the residence and determined the report was false. Texas Governor Abbott blasted Democrat James Talarico Appearing on Fox News Channel, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott blasted James Talarico, the Democrat Senatorial candidate, who will face off in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate this fall. Listen. ABBOTT: “Talarico himself said he has a record that he's going to run on. Let me tell you quickly about that record, about votes that he cast, not crazy things that he said. But he cast votes that support [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion] in our public schools, support defunding our law enforcement, supports boys in girls' sports, supports transition surgery for minors, supports a state income tax in the state of Texas, supports open border policies. “So, the votes he's cast set a record for how challenging he would be for any average Texan. You know, oftentimes you hear President Trump talk about a 90/10 issue, where 90% of the people are lined up on one side, 10% on the other side. Talarico's votes are on the 10% side.” How a small-town Arkansas man got God on America's money And finally, Matthew Rothert Sr., a Presbyterian furniture manufacturer and avid coin collector born in 1904, was at church in Chicago on June 21, 1953, when he believed the Holy Spirit impressed upon him the idea that the phrase "In God We Trust" should be featured on American banknotes as it did on coins, according to his daughter, Alice Rothert Nelson, reports The Christian Post. She said, "The collection plate was going around, and he felt God tell him that the coins had 'In God We Trust,' but it was the bills that went all around the world. And he believed he should get 'In God We Trust' on the bills of the paper money, and so that started the campaign." By way of background, "In God We Trust" was first engraved on U.S. coins during the Civil War, after Mark Richards Watkinson, a Baptist minister from Pennsylvania, petitioned then-Treasury Secretary Salmon Chase at the end of 1861 to promote "the recognition of the Almighty God in some form in our coins" amid the fading illusion of a short, relatively bloodless conflict. Pastor Watkinson told Chase, "You are probably a Christian. What if our Republic were now shattered beyond recognition? Would not the antiquaries, [those who study history], in succeeding centuries, rightly reason, from our part, we were a heathen nation?" He saw the increasingly brutal, intractable war as a divine chastening that could destroy the country. Expressing hope that honoring God in such a public way "would relieve us from the [disgrace] of heathenism." Watkinson noted, "This would place us openly under the divine protection we have personally claimed. From my heart, I have felt our national shame in disowning God." Salmon Chase and James Pollock, a Presbyterian minister then serving as director of the U.S. Mint, agreed with Watkinson, ultimately leading Congress to pass a law in April 1864 allowing "In God We Trust" on the one- and two-cent pieces. Pollock said, “We claim to be a Christian nation—why should we not vindicate our character by honoring the God of Nations. Our national coinage should do this. Its legends and devices should declare our trust in God—in Him who is "King of Kings and Lord of Lords." AUDIO FROM DIVINE HYMNS: “King of kings and Lord of lords. Glory Hallelujah. King of kings and Lord of lords. Glory Hallelujah.” Revelation 19:16 says, “On [Christ's] robe and on His thigh, He has this name written: 'King of kings and Lord of lords.'” The U.S. Congress passed another law in March 1865 to place the words on all gold and silver coins, which was the last act President Abraham Lincoln signed before his assassination. Nearly a century later, the motto gained renewed attention when the United States found itself embattled again during the global tensions of the Cold War. Seeing its simple declaration of faith as a necessary contrast to the atheist communism that animated the Soviet Union, Matthew Rothert followed Watkinson's example. He gave speeches, rallied support, and fired off many letters to officials, including President Dwight Eisenhower and Treasury Secretary George Humphrey, urging them to add the phrase to paper money. In a 1987 interview, Matthew Rothert, at the age of 83, said, "The Lord seemed to tell me to do this. He put the idea so strongly in my mind that I worked on it until I accomplished my goal. I realized the circulation of American coins was limited to the boundaries of the country, while U.S. paper money circulated worldwide. It looked like Americans were saying they trusted in God only a few cents' worth!" In an unusually swift and bipartisan action, the bill was on President Eisenhower's desk by July 11, 1955. Changing the master dies and printing plates at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to include "In God We Trust" would typically have been too cost-prohibitive, but, providentially, they were already set to be replaced that year to accommodate a new printing process. And now you know the rest of the story! Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, June 1st, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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What if church buildings are far more valuable to communities than most people realize? In this episode, Loren Richmond Jr. talks with Bob Jaeger, co-founder and president of Partners for Sacred Places, about the future of church buildings, the hidden economic impact of congregations, and why sacred spaces still matter in an era of church decline. Drawing from decades of work helping congregations preserve and reimagine their buildings, Bob explains how churches often underestimate both their civic value and the possibilities already sitting inside their walls. The conversation explores the “halo effect” of churches, the economic and social impact congregations have on neighborhoods, and why many churches need to rethink how they steward and share their spaces. They discuss the rise of adaptive reuse projects, the dangers of waiting too long to make decisions about property, and how churches can partner with nonprofits, architects, and community organizations to imagine new futures for aging buildings. The conversation also explores the spiritual and cultural significance of church architecture and why sacred spaces continue to shape communities—even for people who never attend worship services. Together they explore: Why church buildings still matter spiritually and culturally The “halo effect” and economic value churches bring to communities Adaptive reuse, housing projects, and creative uses for church space Why churches need community partnerships and outside support The role of architecture in shaping faith and community identity Why churches should think of their buildings as mission assets What the future of sacred spaces might look like Robert Jaeger is the co-founder and president of Partners for Sacred Places, the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to the stewardship and preservation of historic religious properties. Since 1989, he has helped congregations across the country sustain their buildings as vital community assets, leading initiatives such as the Economic Halo Effect study and the New Dollars/New Partners program. With a background in historic preservation and organizational leadership, Jaeger previously founded the Historic Religious Properties Preservation Program at the Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporation and has extensive experience in research, consulting, and publishing. He is the author or co-author of several influential works on sacred spaces and community renewal and has lectured widely at national and international conferences. Jaeger holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in Preservation Planning from Cornell University.   Mentioned Resources:

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Are ornate church buildings sinful? Are they better than meeting in a strip mall downtown? Are we as a church "missing something" by not owning our own church building? In this episode, we discuss church buildings and their impact on us as embodied creatures based off Marc Sims article, 12 Theses on Church Buildings.Resources12 Theses on Church Buildings by Marc Sims312 - The Formative Power of Physical Space266 - The Room Matters109 - How to Come to ChurchConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.org | Instagram | FacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

In this episode, I discuss some questions from an email, from a listener of the show. I talk about the Church Building and how it relates to the New Testament. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Kenny

Listen to Rev. Graham Singh, Founder and CEO of Relèven, being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Graham, who is also an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Canada, talks about his role in helping to transform underutilized churches into community hubs and affordable housing. He is committed to the revitalization of church buildings, facilitating positive change, and honouring the traditions of the past while giving space to the next generation. In this episode, Graham and Andrew discuss: Reimagining church spaces as centres of mission and community transformation. Exploring Biblical vision and faithful stewardship in seasons of change. Learning from Nehemiah about rebuilding people, places, and purpose. Holding onto tradition with care while embracing renewal and invitation. Considering the future of church properties through a missional lens. Trusting God's work of resurrection when ministries face endings. Witnessing hope as younger generations rediscover Scripture. ---Read the transcript: https://biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep7 ---Rev. Graham Singh is Founder and CEO of Relèven, a global charity and fund manager aimed at transforming community-owned properties into new and impactful vocations.  Relèven's team from the social innovation, property finance, urbanism and faith sectors help to assemble, fund and operate projects and have released hundreds of millions of dollars in property value back to local communities.  Graham is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (Huron College), The London School of Economics, St Mellitus College & Cambridge University, Asbury Theological Seminary and the Saïd Business School at Oxford University. He is also serves as an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of Canada and is a professional member of Canada's heritage community CAHP | ACECP.  Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss why church buildings still matter in today's ministry contexts. From fostering community presence to supporting worship gatherings, they explore how physical church spaces can serve both congregations and their neighborhoods—especially in under-resourced communities. In this episode, you'll learn three key reasons church buildings still matter: Every community needs a sacred space : why visible, physical churches remain a powerful gospel witness in local neighborhoods A place for the corporate gathering: how church buildings support biblical worship, preaching, ordinances, and discipleship A central space for under-resourced communities: the role church facilities play in serving practical needs and strengthening community life This conversation is especially helpful for church planters, revitalization pastors, and church leaders thinking strategically about facilities, mission, and long-term ministry impact.

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Fr. Ignacio Llorente - Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome - John 2:13-22

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 11/2/25. Acts 25:1-12More info and sermon manuscripts at www.nshorechurch.org.

Caring for heritage buildings - a huge responsibility - or an opportunity to be imaginative and even adventurous ? Recent visitor ADRIAN FOX (Environmental and Sustainability Officer for Cathedrals and Church Buildings in the Church of England) and LOUISE WHITELEGG (Anglican Church Building Support Officer in the Isle of Man) discuss. Louise's contact number is 07624 474 275. Manx Language Development Officer Ruth Keggin-Gell has an invitation - and there's music and notice board news too.

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE, Wade and Mike discuss church buildings, offering a "tour" of a typical church. Why do most churches historically have similar layouts? What do the various "parts" mean and do? The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts Michael Berg @ 1517 Wade Johnston @ 1517 Let the Bird Fly! website Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.

"In this episode, join Pastors Matt, Walker, Hugh, and Brandon as they delve into six possible paths for the future of our building. We'll discuss the pros and cons of each option, considering factors like cost, feasibility, and how each path aligns with our mission and vision. Join us as we navigate this important decision together."

Topics: Biblical Church Definition, Meaning of Ecclesia, Biblical vs. Traditional Church, Rise of Church Buildings, Warnings Against Traditions, Ignatius and One-Bishop Rule, Constantine, Reformation's Use of Pastor, Christ as Church Head, Unbiblical Leadership, 1 Corinthians vs. Modern Church, Holy Spirit's Role, No Church Occupations, Pastoral Worship Issues, Pastors' Influence, Misuse of Hebrews 13:17, Gifts vs Quasi-Leadership, Jewish Leadership In Hebrews, Sermons vs. Gatherings, AA Meetings Reflect Church Gathering Model, Box Church Culture, Love in Gatherings, Critiquing Hierarchy, Individual Roles In Christ's Body, We Are Fused With God Through Faith, Hebrews 13:17, Obeying Leaders Means Believing in Jesus, The Obedience of Faith vs. The Obedience of the Law, No Punishment From Leaders, Judgment Belongs to God, The Blasphemous Message of Faith in Jesus, Hebrews 13:17 Not About Pastors or Church Leadership, Pastors and Elders are not the Same In Scripture, Poimenas is Plural Gift Without Authority or Gender Restriction, Biblical Elders are Mature Believers Not Leaders With Power, Elders Have Qualifications Not Church Leadership, 1 Timothy 3:1-7 is Elders in Everyday Life Not a Church Board, Ephesus' Greek Myths And Paul's Rebuttals for Timothy, Artemis Worship vs. The Gospel In Ephesus, Paul's Modesty Advice Refutes Artemis Myths Not Church Rules, Titus 1:5-9 is Elders Supporting Titus' Faith Not Church Governance, 1 Peter 5:2-3 is Shepherds Watching Over Others Not Ruling Over Others, Persecuted Elders Encouraged to Continue Caring for Fellow Believers, Biblical Pastor is a Gift, Not A Role Of Power, No Biblical Basis For Pastor-Led Flocks Or Salaries, Christ Is the Chief Shepherd Not Human Leaders, All Members Of Christ's Body Are Equal And Necessary, God Honors Every Member Of His Body Equally, Christ Alone Is the Head Of The Church, Trust The Spirit Of Christ To Lead Not Human Authority Send Matt a text about this episode!Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

In this recap episode of the Sowers Podcast, host Matt Naismith reflects on key themes from recent conversations with various church leaders. He emphasizes the importance of church planting, community engagement, and the role of prayer in ministry while reflecting on guests unique insights into their journeys, challenges, and the significance of obedience to God in their work. The episode serves as a reminder of the vibrant work being done in the church and the call to unity and generosity within the Christian community in Canada. TAKEAWAYS:+Church planting is a vital part of community outreach.+A vibrant church can serve as a powerful witness to the community.+Obedience to God is more important than numerical success.+Prayer prepares the heart for receiving the gospel.+Engaging in local community is essential for church leaders.+Unity among churches can strengthen the Christian witness.+Generosity should characterize both Christian and non-Christian communities.+The Canadian Church faces a unique opportunity to share the gospel.+Practical acts of service can complement prayer in ministry.00:00 Introduction to Recap Episodes03:42 Deep Dive into Kyle Hackmann's Journey11:35 Vance Pitman's Church Planting Insights21:05 Ben and Emma Narayanan's Canadian Journey28:35 John Lamos and Community Generosity

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On the podcast this week, we bring a fascinating conversation between the Bishop of Ramsbury, in Salisbury diocese, Dr Andrew Rumsey, and the podcaster and mindset coach David Watson, about church buildings and the contribution that they make to communities. Dr Rumsey is the co-lead bishop for church buildings; his recent folk album, Evensongs, was recorded in a 12-th century church in Wiltshire (Podcast, 20 October 2023). He is the author of the author of the highly praised books Parish: An Anglican theology of place (Books, 21 July 2017) and English Grounds: A pastoral journal (Books, 11 March 2022). This podcast first appeared on the David Watson Podcast, which explores the interesting people of this world, and what makes them tick. Find his podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@davidwatsonpodcast, at https://www.davidwatson.life/podcast-1, and on podcast platforms. Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to www.churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader

Church Buildings - worth making beautiful? What are the boundaries between utility and unrighteous, prideful waste? Let's talk about that - few topics incite unexpected passions within the believing Church. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundcausepodcast Podbean (download episodes): http://foundcause.podbean.com/ @ Us On Twitter: @found_cause

Topics: Church Building, Temple, House of God, Man-made Tradition, Acts 17:24, God Does Not Dwell in Temples, Human Hands, Physical Temple Replaced, John 2:19, Early Church Went to Temple to Evangelize, Temple Destroyed in AD 70, House of God, Temple Called House of God, We Are Now God's House, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 10:21, Constantine, 4th Century, Official Church Buildings, Romans Basilicas, Effort to Legitimize Christianity, Copied Pagans and Jews, Superimpose Hebrews 10:25 and Remember the Sabbath and Acts 20:7, Gathered on First Day is Not a Command Not at a Building Called Church, 7 Churches in Revelation Not Church Buildings, Groups of Ecclesia in Different Regions, Jettisoned Place of Worship, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Worshiped Sun God, Made Sunday Official Holy Day, Put to Death Son and Nephew and Brother-in-Law, Claimed Title of Pontifex Maximus, Chief of Pagan Priests, Magic Formulas to Heal and Protect Crops, Constantinople Named After Himself, Adorned With Pagan Temple Treasures, 12 Monuments, 12 Apostles, Surrounded by Single Tomb, 13th Apostle, Declared Objects as Sacred, Copied Pagan Practice, Mother Obsessed with Relics, Cross and Nails of Jesus, Named Churches After Saints Copied Pagan Temples Named After Gods, Built On Cemeteries and Graves, Believed Were Holy Sites, Built Churches on Top of Peter and Paul and Christ's Tomb and Place of Birth, Modeled after Basilicas, Longer Front to Back, Place of Government Functions and Civil Activities, Before the Cross We could not Be the Temples, Blood Made Temple Sanctified but Had to be Repeated, Dealt with Sins, Blood of Jesus Made us Sanctified Forever by Grace Through Faith, Dealt with Sins Once and For all, Hebrews 10:1 Those Worshipers Could Never Be Made Perfect, Hebrews 10:14 We Have Been Made Perfect, John 4, Spirit and Truth, Worship the Father Desires, Acts 7:48, Most High Does Not Dwell in Temples Built by Humans Hands, Nor Houses, House Churches are Not Church, The Church is a Living OrganismSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Reflections on Soul Church's Building Opening...watch Episode 37 Before this one! This is done Live in the car (with Dan Belshaw and Matt Harrison) driving back from the largest church building opening in Europe! We talk about the impression it had on us and what we loved about it! Enjoy 00:00 Introduction to Episode Two 00:12 Journey Back from Soul Church Norwich 00:22 Live from the Car: Initial Reactions 00:39 Context and Background of Soul Church 01:30 Impressions of the New Building 02:50 Post-Reaction Discussion 03:09 Takeaways from the Experience 04:43 Reflections on the Church's Impact 05:48 The Significance of the Building 06:48 Honoring the People Behind the Church 12:11 Closing Thoughts and Reflections 22:23 Final Words and Farewell Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ORbZlxNwHlI-xpL7Yi9hg?sub_confirmation=1 ** The Rich Martin Podcast ** Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rich-martin/id1510139697 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NT4ausjFsFmiXwaSnVRUZ Other Players: https://anchor.fm/rich-martin ** Other Links ** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richmartinuk/ Web: http://richmartin.co.uk Articles: https://linktr.ee/richmartin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rich-martin/message

Are Church Buildings Needed? Thoughts on the largest church building opening in Europe Does Europe need more physical church buildings? In this brilliant episode (my opinion I'm aware!), I delve into the topic of physical church buildings and their pivotal role in communities. Joined by my friends, Matt Harrison and Dan Belshaw, we embark on a road trip to Norwich UK to witness the opening of Soul Church's new facility, helmed by Jon and Chantelle Norman...lots to chat about! EPISODE 2 follows this one! (Where we discuss our thoughts after we had spent all day there!) 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update 00:46 The Unique Setting of the Podcast 01:07 The Journey to Soul Church 03:19 The Story of Dan Bellshaw and Light Church 09:43 The Vision for the Church Building 21:52 The Role of Church Buildings in Communities 26:26 The Church and Its Identity 27:41 The Evolution of the Church 29:17 The Role of Church Buildings 30:51 The Significance of Sacred Spaces 31:49 The Power of Memories and Church Buildings 35:17 The Intersection of Physical and Spiritual 40:42 The Journey of Building a Church 44:26 The Future of Church Buildings 48:13 Reflections and Conclusions

In this episode we will continue the discussion from the previous episode regarding saints being the temple of the LORD, as God desires to dwell inside of people and not buildings of man.  This episode will look at the examples of the early church and where they met.  The did not go to the temple or a church building to fellowship, but they met in houses.  If you have any questions or would like to set up a conversation to discuss questions please email:  Warriors4ChristYT@gmail.comPassages covered:  Acts:  1:12-15,  2:1-2, 41-46;  5:40-42;  8:1-3;  10:22; 12:1-16;  16:16-24, 40;  17:1-6;  Romans 16:3-7;  1 Corinthians 16:19;  Colossians 4:15;  Philemon 1:1-3

Is your church a safe place? That sounds like such a rude question, doesn't it? But I only ask because I love the church so much! Study after study shows church attendance declining, but I want to see our churches regain the central role they once held in our communities, where people saw them as safe and trustworthy havens for everyone.   Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I'm your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not a typical private investigator, but a person of impact!   This is Season 4, Episode 44. We are going to flip the script today. Self publishing expert, founder of Beatitudes Publishing LLC and Andre Lende is going to ask me some questions about my newly released book, “Reclaiming Sanctuary:  Enhancing Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Safety in Our Churches”.   Feeling unsure about taking the first step? That's perfectly okay. This training is crafted to be effective at any stage of your journey. Immediate positive changes are within your grasp, and, most importantly, you'll have the flexibility to customize solutions to your church's unique needs. I'll be your guide throughout, supporting you in this crucial endeavor. Together, we can reclaim sanctuary not just within our buildings but also in our communities. 1 Samuel 17:32-37 TLB   “Don't worry about a thing,” David told him. “I'll take care of this Philistine!”  “Don't be ridiculous!” Saul replied. “How can a kid like you fight with a man like him? You are only a boy, and he has been in the army since he was a boy!”   But David persisted. “When I am taking care of my father's sheep,” he said, “and a lion or a bear comes and grabs a lamb from the flock, I go after it with a club and take the lamb from its mouth. If it turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death. I have done this to both lions and bears, and I'll do it to this heathen Philistine too, for he has defied the armies of the living God! The Lord who saved me from the claws and teeth of the lion and the bear  will save me from this Philistine!”   Saul finally consented, “All right, go ahead,” he said, “and may the Lord be with you!”   A true sanctuary isn't just a building. It's the community that inhabits the building. There were threats to the flocks that David tended, and there are threats to our flocks today. David says that when a predator comes after a lamb from his flock, he goes after it! He sees what needs to be done and he does it.    Part of making our churches true sanctuaries is to recognize that each one of us needs to have David's attitude. He doesn't look at how intimidating Goliath is, any more than he worried about bears or lions. Each in its own way was a threat and David was willing to be responsible to take care of threats.    I hope that each one of us will take a look around at our churches and see where there may be physical, emotional, or spiritual threats. If you need a bit of help doing that, I hope you'll grab my book. There's a link in the show notes for where to grab your copy. And stay tuned to be one of the first to find out when the video training that dives even deeper becomes available.   Let me know what you think! Send me an email a lori@theunlovelytruth.com or message me on social media. I love it when people are willing to have those hard, but impactful conversations!   Visit my website to access more episodes, read my blog posts, or check out ways you can financially support the podcast so that together we can impact more people, more families, and more communities. If you would like to contact me about booking me as a speaker, or ask about my consulting and investigative services, please email me at lori@theunlovelytruth.com.  Link to buy Reclaiming Sanctuary: Enhancing Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Safety in Our Churches   Connect with Andrea Lende   Show your support!   Share the episode    Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Let me know how The Unlovely Truth has made a difference in your life. 

Sunday night, President M. Russell Ballard of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away at the age of 95. Something many people many not know about President Ballard is how he influenced the artwork displayed in church buildings. Carol Mikita, religion and arts reporter for KSL TV, explains how Ballard brought a renewed focus on Jesus Christ. 

“Why is nearly every church associated with a building, a staff, and all the aspects of a modern business? Where did we get the idea that believers are required to “go to church?” In today's podcast and post we continue our series where we deconstruct church history and go back to where Jesus said he […] The post 402-2-Church Buildings… appeared first on Keven Winder.

25th Anniversary of the Dedication of Corpus Christi University Parish

Topics: Church Attendance and Membership Decline, Church Accountability, Loss of Influence, Lampstand Removed, Forgotten Our First Love, Church Buildings, Hierarchy, Top-Down Authority System, House Churches, Sermons, Greek Rhetoric, The Eucharist, First Corinthians 11-14, Preacher, PreachSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Listen in this week as we discuss while church buildings, even though not essential, are an important asset for a church to have. Published August 16, 2023.

Any given Sunday — thinking biblically about pastor salaries, buildings, and the place of preaching.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279340/advertisement

Any given Sunday — thinking biblically about pastor salaries, buildings, and the place of preaching.

Topics: House Churches, Church, Church Buildings, House of God, Ecclesias, Upper Room, Acts 1, Acts 20, Acts 28, Two or Three Are Gathered, Matthew 18, The Rock, The Church, Matthew 16, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 10:21, 1 Corinthians 11-14Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

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A podcast on whether Church Building in our journey as believers

Today on the podcast we welcome our friend Donnie Haulk from AE Global Media. AE Global is a world leader in audio, video, acoustic and lighting technology applications. They design and build technology systems for major facilities such as churches, entertainment, education and sporting venues. They design, develop and produce events including concerts, touring, seminars, sports, corporate and product launch events and more. They are an incredible force in the church space and we're talking with Donnie all about improving the impact of the Church Building for Worship. How can you have AVL systems that really help make an impact and help people experience Jesus. ***Our interview with Donnie was recorded at the Church Facilities Expo in front of live audience. SHOW NOTES --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingsundayhappen/support

Do church buildings still matter? We discuss research from Barna, as well as the 'quarter life crisis' and a list of 5 lies every twentysomething needs to stop believing. Then, a debate on what constitutes the good life... and things rich people do. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Chandler Vannoy are joined by Dave Milam who serves as the Vice President of Strategic Design at Visioneering Studios. With over 20 years of experience serving churches as well as non-profits, Dave brings a vast level of experience when it comes to helping people create places that not only look visually appealing design-wise but also educates on how your building can communicate your unique vision and story. They also discuss the unique challenges facing churches today when it comes to utilizing their meeting spaces and Dave shares how church leaders can take their space from where they are to where they want to be. BEST QUOTES “You should be able to look at a church and tell what they value. But you can also look at the building and know what they're trying to value.” – Dave Milam “I think the things that the American church values right now is very different than what we valued 20 years ago. The buildings we're living in right now were created 20 years ago. There is this tension that we're wrestling with where 20 years ago, we valued the Sunday morning experience where everybody came in and the building was designed to flip services so seats would be opened back up and parking spaces would free up as well.” – Dave Milam “We're great at saying stuff. But eventually you have to deliver on the dream that you just presented. It's great to say this is our value, but how does that value live itself out in the environment and the hallways?” – Dave Milam “A lot of churches are being very intentional about meeting places for conversation to take place. They usually have space for kids, they have the space for seating in the auditorium, but where are the people going to pause and have a 15-minute conversation? We want those to happen because if they can have those conversations, they are more likely to connect to a small group or go grab lunch with somebody. At that point, they are engaging with the church.” – Dave Milam “If you look at the most engaging environments in your community, a lot of times they have great engaging outdoor spaces. Whether it's the restaurants with the outdoor porch or the coffee shop, they are intentional about what's happening between the parking lot and the building. Those spaces, believe it or not, per square foot amount of money it takes to build those spaces are super small compared to the cost of building a new building. Double your lobby by being intentional about outdoor spaces.” – Dave Milam “One of the critical mistakes that we see lots of churches across the country making is that they have their building, and they're like, there's no possible way that this building could be cool or functional. So, their initial gut reaction is to build new, start over, and trash the whole thing. My favorite projects are the ones where we have limitations, and we get to create great space out of current constraints. Those end up being the coolest and most unique places.” – Dave Milam RECOMMENDED RESOURCES A Beautiful Constraint by Mark Barden and Adam Morgan Visioneering Studios

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Our Round Table is back! This time we are asking about the Church building - should we have them, what should they be used for, and what story does the Church's architecture tell? Your hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell are joined by Pastor Will Rose (https://www.holytrinitychapelhill.org/about (Holy Trinity Luther Church )in Chapel Hill, NC), Brandon Knight (host of https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-seminary-life/id1558302469 (My Seminary Life)), and Joe Dea (host of https://buddywalkwithjesus.com/ (Buddy Walk With Jesus))! What is the meaning of Church building? What is a Church building called? What role does gothic architecture have in the Church? What are the features of a Church building? What are Church buildings used for? What should they be used for? Why do Churches have stained glass? What is the most important function of the Church building? What can our buildings be used for? What shouldn't the Church building be used for? What does the exterior and interior of our Church buildings point to? Do stages in the Church come from pagan practices? What is pragmatism? How has pragmatism hurt the Church? We discuss all this and more in this one! Let us know something cool about your church's meeting place by emailing us at thewholechurch@gmail.com! . Check out our reading list for a few ideas of other books to read about Church architecture: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fCffbWx3GNt3nJtUSwlby4iJaupjoIxvQWmU1vV-N8o/edit?usp=share_link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fCffbWx3GNt3nJtUSwlby4iJaupjoIxvQWmU1vV-N8o/edit?usp=share_link) . Go to our online store to help us raise money for a new website: thewholechurchpodcast.com . Listen to the rest of our https://player.captivate.fm/collection/e4633d53-48a7-4966-9c63-bf8243a2e3a2 (Dividing Scriptures) series here! . Check out our reading list, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fCffbWx3GNt3nJtUSwlby4iJaupjoIxvQWmU1vV-N8o/edit?usp=sharing (here). . Please consider sponsoring our show on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/thewholechurchpodcast (here), for access to our extra content like our "Too Long; Didn't Listen" series, our "Pet Peeves" series, and our "Whole Church News" episodes! . Make a one-time donation, https://cash.app/$wholechurch (here). . Subscribe to our show, https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen (here). . Rate us & leave a review, https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-whole-church-podcast-104837 (here).

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In episode #123, Kerry and Becky discussed the present reality that so many churches are closing their doors.  In this episode they offer several suggestions for what church leaders might do to prevent church closures.  Your suggestions are welcome, too.  To participate in the discussion and give your feedback, go to hello@efectivechurchleaders.com.

06/03/2022 – Amanda Iglesias –Architectural designer in New York City, on how church buildings communicate theological truths.

Jonalyn received this question about another church building campaign. Dale talks about the similarities between current church buildings and community centers. They also discuss the reason churches often build larger facilities and the call to build something larger and more enduring. Favorite line: "With these doors, I can tell something important is going on here." Subscribe to BackPorch with Dale and Jonalyn on Soundwise where you'll find Dale's "Stories of Jesus for the Modern Family." Subscribe to Back Porch with Dale and Jonalyn on Soundwise

This is Part Deux of Pastors Warr and Alvarez discussion on Church Buildings. This time around they are conversing about the Exterior of the Church Building and what certain traditions mean. Obligatory Adiaphron notice is in order so, with that, enjoy the info!

In this episode, Mike and Larry talk about where the "church" buildings come from. They also comment on a Facebook post that caught Mike's attention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mike-charleston/message

Have you ever walked to a church building and wondered, "what's all this for?" Sure, they serve their purpose for our gathering, but we also spend nearly 25% of our church resources on properties that remain largely unused. In this episode from our series on stewardship, we talk about the church building as both our end goal and our measure for success. We challenge our listeners to critically think about their churches and be agents of change by starting or continuing this important discussion. This is not a plea to rid us of church buildings, but rather a much needed push for the church to take seriously what it means to steward well.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfall​SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/c/PierceWestfallFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/piercewestfallSUBSCRIBE TO MY FRIEND SANCTIFIED PUNK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaBZZdz7-Ez8mAnpepIbngLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*