This year's Church Facilities Expo draws to a close today in Chattanooga, TN, but if you can make it in, you should. Conference sessions covering a wide variety of topics in the areas of Leadership, Tech Arts, Security, Facility Management, and Church Building will be...
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Day Two of CFX 2024
Today is the first full day of Church Facilities Expo 2024 in Chattanooga, TN. Attendees can register on-site from 7:00 - 3:00. Attendees can register for just the Expo, or for any of the 4 conferences. Anyone registering for a conference will also gain admission to...
Hurricane Helene Has Not Affected CFX 2024 in Chattanooga
While much of the Southeast, including Eastern Tennessee, sustained heavy damage during Hurricane Helene a week ago, Chattanooga did not experience damage, and the Chattanooga Convention Center, and downtown areas are open and functioning normally. Rest assured, CFX...
Inside the Church Buildings Conference at CFX 2024
This year, the Church Facilities Conference and Expo, held in Chattanooga, TN October 21-23, will consist of four separate conferences at one location, with attendees of each conference having access to the Expo, with more than 160 exhibitors. The Church Buildings...
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CFX 2024 Will Be Bigger and Better Than Ever
In a new city, with a new format, the 2024 Church Facilities Conference and Expo, taking place October 21-23, will have more sessions, and more special features than ever before. Now in Chattanooga, TN, within easy access of Nashville, Memphis, Clarksville,...
Paragon 360 Completes Renovations for First Baptist Church, Branson, Missouri
Paragon 360 was called on to provide the first major expansion and renovation First Baptist Branson, MO had seen in many years. The project included renovation of the main sanctuary space, a new atrium addition and outdoor seating areas. Paragon brought its...
New Milestones Reached in the Congregation Bais Kosov Synagogue Construction Project
The project team of IMC Architecture, interior designer Elevated Interiors and contractor Triple J&R accomplished a major development milestone of completing the base building phase of the new Congregation Bais Kosov shul –a synagogue and community center –...
The ShareBuilt Story
As the founder and Executive Director of ShareBuilt, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting construction professionals with charitable groups in need, I am driven by a profound desire to make a meaningful impact on communities. The inception of ShareBuilt...
7 Tips to Start Planning for PK-12 Spaces in Your Church
Ensure families feel welcome at your church as you plan to expand your PK-12 space through these 7 tips from our friends at BLDD Architects.
Church Stage Lighting on a Budget
Are you still living with lighting dimmers and conventional fixtures? Did your church stage lighting budget take the biggest hit during your latest technology renovation, or are you simply struggling to get what you need out of your current system? You’re not alone....
Protecting Churches by Design
In the complex sphere of church safety and security, it's easy to become engrossed in the latest technological solutions and programmatic strategies. Yet, have you considered the role that architectural design and the layout of your building can play in fostering a...
How to Protect Your Glass Against Forced-Entry, Bomb-Blasts, and Natural Disasters
As seen in the Sandy Hook and Nashville school shootings, glass doors and window are easily breached. What’s more, they pose a significant risk to life during bomb blasts and natural disasters when broken shards become airborne. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how...
Is Your Facility Limiting Your Growth? Building God’s Way Seminars Offer Cost-Effective Solutions
- SPONSORED CONTENT - Investing in and caring for your facilities is not just about maintaining a building; it’s about ensuring that your ministry remains a vibrant and effective force for positive change in the lives of its members and the community it serves. The...
Defining & Designing a Secure Space
These 4 steps can help you create a place where people feel safe to be vulnerable in their worship
Vectorworks, Inc. Announces a Colorful Update to its 2024 Product Line
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released its first update for the Vectorworks 2024 product line, unveiling a new partnership with NCS Colour, the leading provider of color communication solutions and delivering...
Remodel or Build New? Accessibility and Your Plan
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and Nathan Parr, Facility Stewardship Specialist for Smart Church Solutions, discuss how Accessibility and ADA compliance can affect your decision to remodel your church or build a new facility. Takeaways include: The legal and moral...
Remodel or Build New? Accessibility and Your Plan
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and Nathan Parr, Facility Stewardship Specialist for Smart Church Solutions, discuss how Accessibility and ADA compliance can affect your decision to remodel your church or build a new facility. Takeaways include: The legal and moral...
Worship Facility Podcast: The Best Facilities Management Takeaways from CFX Podcasts 2023
1230 Media Founder Carl Barnhill and Worship Facility editor Gene Lass discuss the best takeaways related to facilities management from the 2023 season of podcasts. Points include: How to communicate facility needs to church leadersip How to plan facility needs...
Building a New Synagogue for Brooklyn’s Kosev Congregation
The Project Brooklyn-based Kosev Congregation contracted commercial and worship architecture firm IMC Architecture to design a prominent Jewish cultural institution in Brooklyn. Specifically, they wanted to build a new synagogue to accommodate: 300+ visitors a series...
Retrofitting Church on the Move and Forward City Church
While the concept of retrofitting isn’t new, we are seeing it gain traction and increasing popularity in the world of construction and church facilities. A large part of this is a very practical reason: time and cost savings. You can purchase and renovate a building...
