{"title":"Church Construction","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"firm-foundations","title":"Firm Foundations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year, thousands of churches will build or renovate, and many will repeat common mistakes -- some with disastrous results. Even experienced architects and pastors cannot guarantee success if they fail to communicate properly with building committees. Well-intentioned parishioners waste time and money with misplaced priorities or by unnecessarily \"re-inventing the wheel.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book offers a common language for ministers, church boards, contractors, and designers. Point by point, start to finish, Mr. Dan Michal, an architect involved in a variety of church building projects, and the Rev. Dr. Lance Moore, a pastor and the son of a pastor, warn of common follies and guide you in sorting out the best choices for your church. A copy for all involved in planning or building your facility may be the best investment you make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten for all churches, regardless of size or denomination, this guidebook is highly readable (even humorous at times), easily understood, and most of all, helpful. It is a useful reference for pastors, building committees, architects, and contractors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a variety of reproducible forms and helps, plus diagrams ... and cartoons!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Any church that is in the process of building or considering building should study the book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirm Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e. It could save a lot of time, help your church avoid many mistakes, and it will save the church money in the long run. I highly recommend it.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. John Ed Mathison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternationally known evangelist and pastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Sound advice, practical considerations and humor make this book a valuable guide for anyone involved in a church building program. This is not necessarily just a 'how-to', but a 'why-to' book as well.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMike Holbrook, Contractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Firm Foundations should be considered 'must reading' for anyone involved in the church building process. The authors have given enough valuable information to make us good stewards -- and enough comic relief to keep us from giving up on the task.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Thomas Kinchen, President\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida Baptist Theological College\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47274837541082,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5540\/2714\/files\/5490646624.jpg?v=1767490656"}],"url":"https:\/\/csspublishingcoinc.com\/collections\/church-construction.oembed","provider":"CSS Publishing Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}