When Not to Build, exp. ed.

Bowman, ray and Eddy Hall

ISBN 10: 0801091063 / ISBN 13: 9780801091063

Published by Baker Books, 2000

About this Item

When Not to Build has helped numerous churches find wise and creative solutions to their space problems. The first edition garnered a Recommended Resource Award from Your Church magazine and won favorable reviews: "A useful book for churches that want to build, and a valuable contribution for those that want to focus on developing more effective ministries."--Reformed Review "Will edify any church leader in any phase of church growth." --Bookstore Journal Now this expanded edition takes into account the changing shape of the contemporary church with four new chapters, a new appendix, an added preface, and updated information throughout. In the authors' experience, nine out of ten churches that consider building have a better alternative. When Not to Build helps pastors, church leaders, building committees, and laypeople find those alternatives and avoid unnecessary expense. It also offers practical advice for keeping building costs at a minimum when it is the right time to build, as well as maintaining focus on ministry through a building program. Self-tests are included at the end of each chapter.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: When Not to Build, exp. ed.
• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801091063
• ISBN 13: 9780801091063
• Binding: Softcover/Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Seller catalogs:
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  • Pastoral

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Synopsis

Wise insight on building a church, growing a church, and keeping costs low. For pastors, leaders, and building committees.

About the Authors

Ray Bowman is the founder of Living Stones Associates. As an architect he spent thirty years helping churches build new facilities before turning his energies to helping them make the most of the buildings they already had. The coauthor of several books, including When Not to Build, he continues to consult in retirement.

Eddy Hall is CEO of Living Stones Associates, a consulting team that since 1980 has been helping churches devise creative facility solutions, save money, improve church health, and increase ministry impact. He is the coauthor of several books, including When Not to Build and leads the staff at Hilltop Urban Church in Wichita, Kansas, a multi-ethnic church serving a low-income community.