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NewslettersWe offer a quarterly newsletter as an informational resource to our current and potential clients. Included in each newsletter are articles of interest regarding church growth and construction, with a focus on a ministry. Listed below are links to recent newsletters. |
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2010 |
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"The success of any project depends on the support of the entire congregation.”
Spring 2010 |
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Building Hope for the Future -
Congregational Involvement:
In this article, Joan discusses how to generate excitement for a building project with creative ideas for involving church members.
Woodside Presbyterian Church - Yardley, PA:
The leaders at Woodside Presbyterian Church caught our attention with the creative ways in which they engaged their congregation throughout the entire process of planning and building an addition to their facility. |
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2009 |
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"Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”
Summer 2009 |
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Expandability - An EYE FOR THE FUTURE:
In this article, Joan & Kelly outline the importance of planning for the future when phasing a construction project.
Willowdale Chapel - Kennett Square, PA:
Through teamwork and perseverance, WPH-Architects for Ministry, Wohlsen Construction and Willowdale Chapel Construction team created a much needed facility expansion on a modest budget. |
"According to the Barna Research Group, 64% of born-again Christians made a commitment to Christ by age eighteen.”
Spring 2009 |
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The Age of Opportunity:
Todd discusses the importance of allocating space for youth/student ministry.
The Highway Student Ministry Center - Mandeville, LA:
WPH-Architects for Ministry partners with St. Timothy on the North Shore United Methodist Church to craft a vibrant youth center for their growing student ministry. |
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2008 |
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"God is the ultimate creative designer who often turns difficult situations into wonderful opportunities for growth.”
Winter 2008 |
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Creative Ideas for challenging times :
Jeff outlines various methods for churches to continue to grow and thrive in the face of a difficult economic environment.
creative solutions in action :
In this section, we present 4 examples of adaptive reuse, a cost-effective, creative method to gain more space for your ministry. |
"With the influx of green products
and services, the question
becomes 'How can a church be
environmentally friendly without breaking the bank?'”
Fall 2008 |
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10 Ways To Green Your Church:
This article outlines various methods to increase the energy efficiency and sustainability of your facility and lists resources that you can explore for further information.
Getting Green For Going Green:
Recycling isn't just good for the environment - it can be good for your bottom line. |
"The process will greatly effect the outcome of the project - turning a nondescript space into one that is inviting and inspiring."
Summer 2008 |
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Interiors - The Importance of Client Involvement:
Sary discusses the role of the client in the interior design process and the involvement of an 'interiors committee'.
Ni River Community Church - Fredericksburg, VA:
The group at Ni River Community Church is commited to "loving people where they are". God has given them a unique vision for their future and blessed them with ground to build a permanent home through Tri-Cord, a local development organization. |
"Interior design is more than just selecting pretty paint colors and window treatment; it involves examining the way people relate to the enviroment..."
Spring 2008 |
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Interiors - incorporating the spirit of the client: What is interior design? Why is it important? How do interior designers function?
West Park Church of deliverance - Philadelphia, PA:
WPH has partnered with West Park to complete the restoration of the original Chestnut Street Baptist Church, constructed in 1896 as one of the largest churches in Philadelphia at the time. The final restoration is magnificent, and the congregation has an exceptional space in which to worship the King of kings and Lord of lords. |
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2007 |
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"A convertible space also fosters unity amongst the various age groups at a church. It becomes a place of connection."
Fall 2007
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MULTI-Purpose worship centers: Todd examines the key concepts for creating multi-purpose worship centers that rival the quality of dedicated worship centers.
al ambrosino - contagious faith: We dedicate this issue of our newsletter to a wonderful man and friend, Al Ambrosino. Al served as the chair of the building committe at New City Gospel Fellowship in New City, NY, until his early departure to be with the Lord. |
"Inspired by the quality of light and water at Falling Water, a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mr. Strickland crafted a state-of-the-art facility for his students."
Spring 2007 |
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Making a difference - A message of hope: Bill Strickland brings his message of hope to us and others around the world through the Maximum Impact simulcast.
Peace baptist church - Washington D.C.: Peace Baptist completes renovations and the construction of an addition that transforms their street presence and provides much-needed accessibility on a tight urban lot. |
"There is a significant gender gap between the personality of today's church and the makeup of the building committee."
Winter 2007 |
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Bridging the Gender Gap - The Role of Women in the church:
A gender-balanced committee in all stages of the project aids in the production of a space that is welcoming to all attendees.
Sharon baptist church - philadelphia, pennsylvania: Sharon Baptist Church celebrates the 25 years of ministry with Senior Pastor Keith Reed as they prepare to begin construction of a new community center. |
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2006 |
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"This group of young people, as well as an increasingly web-orient culture, often explores their options on the web before making decisions."
Fall 2006 |
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A Helping hand for church websites - Reaching out to a cyber-generation : As society becomes increasingly technologically dependent, churches pay more attention to their presence on the web.
Gateway Cathedral - Staten Island, new york: Gateway Cathedral, a longtime partner with WPH-Architects for Ministry, launches a new website that reaches outward while focusing inward. |
"The team must understand that their purpose is to facilitate the ministry of the church ."
Summer 2006 |
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Building Committees - A team for all seasons : A discussion of the formation of building committees. Who is best suited to serve, their ideal size, and their interaction with the architect.
new city gospel fellowship - ramapo, new york: A multi cultural church located in the suburbs of New York City that is working to build a multi-purpose worship center addition to their current facility. |
"As Christians, we are often staunch defenders of Intelligent Design, but neglect or disregard the creation He intelligently designed..."
Spring 2006 |
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Going Green - The Church & The Environment: A discussion of the biblical basis for environmentally friendly church facilities, and the advantages they offer religious organizations.
Davisville Church- Southampton, Pennsylvania: This project includes an Activities Center that can be used as an area for youth ministry as well as a community center. |
"A mixed-use development is a single, cohesively-designed site for church use as well as other community-oriented areas."
Winter 2006 |
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Mixed-Use Development - The Wave of the future?: This article presents examples of churches acting as community leaders through the orchestration of mixed-use developments.
ST. Timothy on the Northshore United Methodist Church, Mandeville, LA: A church becomes a physical and spiritual refuge to hundreds of displaced residents in a hurricane-ravaged community. |
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"Whether you are servicing an existing facility or making the most of a new building, the maintenance is a crucial element to protecting your investment."
Fall 2005 |
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Maintenance- The key to protecting your investment: This article talks about key areas of concern for maintaining a church facility as well as an offer for a maintenance log and evaluation checklist.
Grace community baptist church- washingtonville, new york: This project includes a recently completed Education wing and Fellowship mall for a rapidly growing congregation.
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“Studies of church dynamics suggest that the average first- time visitor makes up his or her mind about whether or not to return in the first ten minutes of their arrival at the facility.”
Summer 2005
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First Impressions: This article talks about the methods you can use to create dynamic first impressions to visitors of your facility.
Christian Community Church- Guaynabo Puerto Rico: This is a growing bilingual community of Christians reaching out to the people of Puerto Rico.
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“The church that would find it quite difficult to purchase a small parcel of land may have less difficulty acquiring a larger parcel through this process.”
Spring 2005
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Affordable land at a larger scale: This article discusses the advantages of mixed-use development as an option for the church as they search for land for their future facility.
Bethel Fellowship at the Mall: This ministry purchased and converted a 10-theater movie complex, at the largest mall in Pennsylvania, into a complete worship facility. |
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