Kennon Callahan, Building for Effective Mission: A Complete Guide for Congregations on Bricks and Mortar Issues. Jossey-Bass, 1997. Part of a Series: Callahan, Twelve Keys to an Effective Church Referenced in: Church Administration — Architecture and Building Issues LifeandLeadership.com Summary Kennon Callahan’s resources on church leadership are among the most widely used worldwide (see his
Ray Bowman and Eddy Hall, When Not to Build: An Architect’s Unconventional Wisdom for the Growing Church. Revised and Expanded Edition. Baker Books, 2000. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates
Lance Moore and Daniel Michal, Firm Foundations: An Architect and a Pastor Guide Your Church Construction. CSS Publishing, 1999. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon
James F. White, Protestant Worship and Church Architecture: Theological and Historical Considerations. Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2003. Referenced in: Church Administration — Architecture and Building Issues Theology of Mission and Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary White gives a very readable overview of the theology behind the great historical traditions of church architecture, with observations on how this
James F. White and Susan J. White, Church Architecture: Building and Renovating for Christian Worship. OSL Publications, 1998. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and
Nancy Demott, Tim Shapiro, and Brent Bill, Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space With Mission and Message. Alban Institute, 2007. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon
Roe Messner, Church Growth By Design. Empire Group, 2003. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow their settings to suggest more current resources. Referenced
Bill Couchenour, Churches, Before You Build: Successful Strategies for Developing Worship and Ministry Facilities. Cogun, Inc., 2003. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow
Church Building, Church Design, and Church Architecture This listing is part of the LifeandLeadership.com ministry resources with emphasis on Church Administration. It is part of the site archive, which is not updated. Most of the resources are older, but following the links may lead to other current materials. General Guides on Church Building, Church Design,
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION Follow the links below to find ministry resources with emphasis on Church Administration. Be sure to see the list at the bottom of the page for church leader tools in related areas. Church Administration – Church Building, Church Design, Church Architecture Guides to Architectural and Building Issues Theology of Church Architecture Building Maintenance
