As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“Every city in America is different when it comes to regulating space for churches. However, in our current cultural climate, here are some suggestions for churches to become better neighbors in their community.” - By Faith
“Christians…increasingly want their church to point to God, not only in the explicit worship and teaching, but also in its appearance, how it makes them feel, and the subconscious ways they experience the space.” - Barna
“Houses of worship will need to apply by May 21 to tap into the first round of funds.” - ABC
“On November 1, 2022, our church building burned down. Not one part was salvageable. The fire swept through the attic at astonishing speed. Not a single notepad or paper clip remained.” - 9 Marks
“…most Americans experience positive emotions when sitting in a church building, reporting they feel ‘peaceful’ (47%) ‘connected to God’ (42%), ‘safe’ (40%), ‘welcomed’ (39%), ‘comforted’ and ‘hopeful’ (37% each).” - Barna Research
“After an unprecedented swarm of tornadoes caused widespread devastation Friday, residents of hard-hit areas gathered Sunday to worship God, offer encouragement, and help meet needs. More than 50 twisters—including one with a 200-mile path—caused significant tornado damage in eight states.” - C.Leaders
When a church needs a more permanent place to meet, one of the first questions considered is what sort of facility will be necessary to meet the needs of the church. On one side, that seems almost in the category of “first world problems.” Well-taught Christians understand that churches are a group of people that assemble together, not a building. Most of us have read or heard about churches that meet in countries that are hostile to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
“…despite this uncertainty, we can make a reasonable guess about when church buildings will reopen by weighing the relevant medical, political, and psychological elements.” - TGC
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