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( DE ) SIGNS OF THE TIMES 3
5 church design trends I ’ ve observed — and what ’ s driving them By Bruce Woody
4 AUDIO / VIDEO / LIGHTING / ARCHITECTURE TRENDS TO PAY ATTENTION TO 5
If the goal is to really reach people ( and it is ), there ’ s a shift underway towards things like integrated architecture , spatial audio and more .
So , what do I mean by all that ? By David McCauley
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME 6
Many things have changed in ministry over the last 2 years , leading to some new and exciting opportunities .
Construction activity slowed during the pandemic and now appears to be on the rebound . Lending requests for new projects , renovation and expansion have increased and churches are primarily investing in three different types of venues .
By Chris Lewis & David Lee
CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FINANCING TRENDS : A LENDING VETERAN ’ S PERSPECTIVE 7
As churches ride the waves of yet another tumultuous period in our nation ’ s economy , let me offer you some encouragement : God ’ s Kingdom isn ’ t dependent on the market . Our Savior hasn ’ t stopped moving !
Churches ’ need to expand hasn ’ t stopped , either . By Jerry Vaughan
CASE STUDY 8
Providence Baptist Church
PRIORITIES 10
Does budget drive your mission , or does your vision drive your budget ? By Jake Drown
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