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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Your church building was destroyed -- now what?


In the aftermath of catastrophic events such as the recent tornadoes and floods, it is normal and appropriate to grieve over terrible loss and at the same time rejoice in God's marvelous grace.

After the bombing of the Parliament building during World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill cautioned the planners and decision makers who were planning its reconstruction: "We shape our buildings, and afterward our buildings shape us." This truth certainly applies to church facilities. The way a church builds its buildings will be a major influence on the way it worships, grows disciples, fellowships or does any kind of ministry in the future.

There are crucial steps a church can take to develop a positive response in the midst of a crisis....

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