matching sacred space with mission and message DeMott, Nancy creator author. Shapiro, Tim author. Bill, J. Brent 1951- author. text bibliography Electronic books. vau 2007 2007 monographic eng 1 online resource (269 pages) : illustrations Building communicate. Stained glass windows, high altars, multi-purpose worship/gymnasium spaces, Plexiglas pulpits, padded pews--these and all other architectural elements say something about a congregation's theology and mission. They point to a faith community's beliefs about worship, identity, purpose, and more. From the stark simplicity of a Quaker meetinghouse to the splendor of a Romanesque Revival building, sacred spaces speak loudly. What they say can either reinforce a congregation's mission or detract from it. Holy Places is designed to be used by congregations who are involved in o. Discern -- Who are we as a congregation? : identity -- Who are our neighbors? : demographics -- Who is God calling us to be? : mission -- Decide -- What do we want our building to convey? : aesthetics -- What approach to building will we use? : project delivery -- What service providers will we use? : resources -- What sources of funding will we use? : financial concerns -- Do -- How will we keep the congregation informed? : communication -- How will we maintain our spiritual focus? : spirituality -- How will we ensure that the work is done properly? : oversight. Nancy DeMott, Tim Shapiro, and Brent Bill. Includes bibliographical references. Church RELIGION Christian Church Administration Church BV600.3 .D46 2007eb 254/.7 DeMott, Nancy. Herndon, Virginia : Alban Institute, [2007] x, 257 pages ; 26 cm (DLC) 10879039 9781566995474 1566995477 1306962668 9781306962667 627517 MIL http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=813760 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=e000xna&AN=813760 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=813760 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=813760 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=e000xna&AN=813760 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=813760 E7B 070730 20200709060153.0 ocn882504031 eng