When Not to Build: An Architect’s Unconventional Wisdom for the Growing Church

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When Not to Build has helped numerous churches find wise and creative solutions to their space problems. The first edition garnered a Recommended Resource Award from Your Church magazine and won favorable reviews:
A useful book for churches that want to build, and a valuable contribution for those that want to focus on developing more effective ministries. –Reformed Review
Will edify any church leader in any phase of church growth. –Bookstore Journal Now this expanded edition takes into account the changing shape of the contemporary church with four new chapters, a new appendix, an added preface, and updated information throughout. In the authors’ experience, nine out of ten churches that consider building have a better alternative. When Not to Build helps pastors, church leaders, building committees, and laypeople find those alternatives and avoid unnecessary expense. It also offers practical advice for keeping building costs at a minimum when it is the right time to build, as well as maintaining focus on ministry through a building program. Self-tests are included at the end of each chapter.