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BuildingsThatDisciple
Young Families
BuildingsThatDisciple
Young Families
If you build it, will they
come?
If you build it, will they
come?WHO?WHO?Gen X
FamiliesGen X
Families
Church in a BoxChurch in a Box
FORM Follows
FUNCTIONFORM Follows
FUNCTIONThe Tabernacle
Mobile for an on-the-go congregation
Symbolic of community unity Symbolic of God’s presence Symbolic of separation by sin
New Library CenterSpringfield, Missouri
A Very Inviting Place
A Very Inviting Place
A Library for Today’s Family
A Library for Today’s Family
An Inviting Place for 20 & 30 SomethingsAn Inviting Place for 20 & 30 Somethings
Arches High CeilingsOpen Space Glass WallsBright Light Clusters
If form follows function,
If form follows function,
how do young parents want the church to function?
Gen X Spiritual GoalsGen X Spiritual GoalsReligious training for children 81% of mothers 78% of fathers
– Newsweek Fall/Winter 2000 Special Edition
Authentic relationships
Gen X Spiritual GoalsGen X Spiritual Goals
Gen X Spiritual GoalsGen X Spiritual Goals
Bible study that changes everyday living
What Young Parents Want At Church…
What Young Parents Want At Church…
Warm welcome
What Young Parents Want At Church…
What Young Parents Want At Church…
Shared goals
What Young Parents Want At Church…
What Young Parents Want At Church…
Safe, secure setting
First floorNear exitWider doors
What Young Parents Want At Church…
What Young Parents Want At Church…
Tailored learning
What Young Parents Want At Church…
What Young Parents Want At Church…
Committed people
Well-Planned buildings can help us
reach and disciple Gen X families.
Well-Planned buildings can help us
reach and disciple Gen X families.
Buildings can make ministry visible
Buildings can make ministry visible
…from the
street
Curb AppealCurb Appeal
IN the halls
Buildings can make ministry visible
Buildings can make ministry visible
Buildings can make ministry visible
Buildings can make ministry visible
FROM the
halls
Buildings can welcome young
families
Buildings can welcome young
families
In the parking lot Signs to preschool entrance Parking for parents w/ young children
Buildings can welcome young
families
Buildings can welcome young
familiesAt the entrances
Buildings can welcome young
families
Buildings can welcome young
families
In the halls Clear signs for classes
Information for ministries