Church Buildings for People: Reimagining Church Buildings as Nourishing Places

Far from being mere heritage attractions or functional spaces for religious worship, our churches are principally to do with people. The are inextricably tied to the narrative story of God in our local community, and have a profound impact on the worshipping and missional life of their congregations. This insightful booklet argues that every church […]

The Gate of Heaven: How Church Buildings Speak of God

What, if anything, can the church, through its physical presence, contribute to contemporary culture? Our church buildings are preaching all the time, but their message rarely matches our theology. This outstanding study reflects on the importance of space to human community, Scripture’s ambivalence about buildings, and the practical challenges for local churches, and offers creative […]

Church Buildings for People: Reimagining Church Buildings as Nourishing Places

Far from being mere heritage attractions or functional spaces for religious worship, our churches are principally to do with people. The are inextricably tied to the narrative story of God in our local community, and have a profound impact on the worshipping and missional life of their congregations. This insightful booklet argues that every church […]