Twenty-three years ago I became the pastor of a small church. Resources were scarce! I remember a hand-me-down copier that acted up constantly, laying carpet ourselves to save money, and sound systems that were cobbled together. Every dollar was critically important! God blessed our ministry tremendously over the years, and now we’re able to afford [...]
The term “Contract Furniture” can be a confusing one. As I provide counsel on church furniture to churches across the country, the subject of “contract furniture” surfaces. Essentially contract furniture manufacturing is the production and sale of furniture to large users such as hotels, colleges, offices, etc. that require design level furnishings regularly for multiple [...]
Designer Waste Receptacles? Absolutely! For years waste receptacles were a purchasing afterthought for churches. New buildings would be constructed or renovations would be completed, and then someone would make a trip to the hardware store and purchase a few inexpensive waste receptacles. The new building might be beautiful and very well decorated, yet the waste [...]
This is my last article in a series that has been examining the seven key criteria that churches should consider as they pursue church seating solutions for their various environments. As I have visited and worked with churches across the country for more than 30 years, I’ve found that while there are no two church [...]
