Ray Bowman, a church growth consultant, resides in Larkspur, Colorado. Eddy Hall, a freelance writer and editor who joined Bowman as an associate consultant, lives in Goessel, Kansas. Bowman and Hall are also coauthors of When Not to Borrow, and their articles have appeared in Leadership, Your Church, Ministries Today, and Clergy Journal.

Wise insight on building a church, growing a church, and keeping costs low. For pastors, leaders, and building committees.

Bowman, Ray ;Hall, Eddy

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Also by Ray Bowman and Eddy Hall

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Dedication

Foreword

Preface to the Second Edition

Introduction: Fifteen Questions Before You Begin

1. Confessions of a Surprised Architect

The Principle of Focus

2. Can Buildings Kill Church Growth?

3. The Myth of Sacred Space

4. Three Things Church Buildings Can Never Do

5. Our Building Won't Let Us Grow

The Principle of Use

6. Seven Ways To Avoid Costly Building Mistakes

7. Remodeling For Growth

8. Is Your Church Open For Business?

9. Teaching Old Church Buildings New Tricks

10. The Overprogramming Trap

11. Beyond Facility-based Ministry

The Principle of Provision

12. Good Intentions Are Not Enough

13. From Debt To Provision

14. Turning Church Spending Right Side Up

When It’s Time To Build

15. Who Should And Should Not Plan Your Building

16. Designing Your Facilities For Multiple Use

17. Designing Your Facilities For Outreach

Conclusion: Releasing The Church To Change The World

Appendix A: How To Write A Program of Needs For Your Church Facilities

Appendix B: Director of Ministry Development

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Acknowledgments

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Suitable for pastors, leaders, and building committees, this title offers insight on building a church, growing a church, and keeping costs low.

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.

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