Description
Kingdom Buildings explores the vital contribution that the church building and grounds make to the Church’s mission and growth. Often experienced as a burden, this guide will enable them to be seen as gifts for the flourishing of the community. Blending theology, ecclesiology and practicality, it will fire the imagination, and its step-by-step guidance will help solve even seemingly intractable challenges. It advocates the importance of doing the right thing for the long term, while showing how minor changes can be achieved cheaply, generate momentum, and have a big effect. It also considers accessibility, carbon reduction and ecological credentials which present particular challenges in heritage buildings and grounds. Chapters include: 1: The theory behind the practice 2: Preliminaries: planning, permission, paying for it, perseverance 3: Getting your church open Welcome, unstaffed opening 4: Projects that make a difference: toilets, kitchenettes, community space, cafes, children’s corners 5: Carbon reduction Heating, lighting, solar panels, EV charging 6: Churchyards: from urban jungle to sacred ground 7: Making the most of your church hall: business plans, marketing, hire rates, legalities Conclusion: Securing lasting change