TY  - BOOK
AU  - DeMott,Nancy
AU  - Shapiro,Tim
AU  - Bill,J.Brent
TI  - Holy places: matching sacred space with mission and message 
SN  - 9781566995474
AV  - BV600.3 .D46 2007eb
U1  - 254/.7 22
PY  - 2007///]
CY  - Herndon, Virginia
PB  - Alban Institute
KW  - Church
KW  - RELIGION
KW  - Christian Church
KW  - Administration
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; 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
N2  - 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
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