Ed Stetzer: Trends in Big Church Buildings

Bigger Becoming Smaller...and More

The megachurch has been a topic of interest for years. There are more every year and their growth rate is increasing. In other words, it's not just that there are more, their rate of increase is growing.

Yet, when most people think of megachurches they not only think of mega-numbers, but also mega-facilities.

I thought it worth a moment to consider megachurch BUILDINGS—and what trends in such buildings might mean. Interestingly, some mega churches have begun to think differently about their facilities. These trends are not only fascinating, but I also find them encouraging several ways.

The last church I pastored had a 3,000 seat sanctuary. That's a big room. But, what is interesting is that the church would not build that building if they could do it again—and that's a theme I consistently hear. Keep reading

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