Economical Church Buildings

[Apocrypha]

Heres how one of the fastest growing churches in FL is doing it, they are in my backyard and on my list to visit this upcoming month.

http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/..._seven_ni.html

Church Seven Nights A Week
(Filed under: Examples)
The Church of Pembroke Pines in Pembroke Pines, Fla. has a pretty interesting strategy. You've heard of multiple services. Sometimes two on Sunday. Sometimes one on Saturday. Heck, sometimes even one on Wednesday. We've got something new and interesting for you though: Seven nights of worship at 7 p.m. That's what the Church of Pembroke Pines does. Every night has a different feel, a different aim, and a different team. It's crazy, but I think I might be sold. (link via Monday Morning Insight)

Update: The Church of Pembrook Pines is now Oasis Church, in case you're looking for it. You can also hear more about the church at Pastor Guy Melton's blog.

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by Ferd

The big trend here in Dallas is to do Sat. Night/Sunday morning services.

I also know of a lot who do
Service
Sunday School
Service

on Sunday morning. the service is the same both times, broken up by sunday school in the middle.

Saturday evening services are a big hit in our area.

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

Anybody here have any experience with modular church buildings?

What is the most economical way to build/relocate?

We just wait for the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night to rise up and we all hurriedly pack and follow until it stops. It's not so bad once we made the conversion from ox carts to Airstream RV's and Trailers.

[RevDWW]

Where's the old path that led to the brush arbor and the revival tent. Canvass is a lot cheaper than steel.........

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

And, while I am not opposed to house churches, I am fairly confident our members want a traditional meeting place. Our church is in a rural community.

Ah, true. Rural folks probably want a more traditional church setting.

I pray you guys work it all out.

[Jeffrey]

Originally Posted by tstew

From what I've seen in looking now in this climate, they are considerably more expensive per square foot than renovating or converting an existing building. (at least in Houston)

There are also issues with finance charges on actual church buildings from my understanding. I will, however, be interested in the responses and insight on this thread. We are looking at location options at this time.

Stew, which church in Houston do you gather with?

[EA]

Btw, I really appreciate the input.

This kind of stuff is my greatest pastoral weakness.

[EA]

Btw, I really appreciate the input.

This kind of stuff is my greatest pastoral weakness.

[Apocrypha]

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

Btw, I really appreciate the input.

This kind of stuff is my greatest pastoral weakness.

Theres never any downside to playing to your strengths and delegating your weaknesses.