CPM Blog: Notes from the Editor http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_index/19

Notes from the Editor

en info@churchproduction.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-31T18:21:24+00:00 The Digital World and Physical Space http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/16817 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/16817#When:10:05:22Z Digital technology may be driving us to create physical spaces that more closely link us together, for those rare times when we are in the same place at the same time.... The Digital World and Physical Space 2012-01-24T15:05:22+00:00 Christmas and Community http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/16325 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/16325#When:13:31:12Z What's the church's role in including and strengthening communities -- all throughout the year and especially at Christmastime? Christmas and Community 2011-12-04T18:31:12+00:00 WFX Dallas 2011 IFRAA Session Notes http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/16135 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/16135#When:00:05:39Z A new AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture track of education sessions targets WFX architect attendees WFX Dallas 2011 IFRAA Session Notes 2011-11-10T05:05:39+00:00 What Can We Learn From Your Church’s Story? http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/15546 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/15546#When:14:44:21Z WFX Dallas 2011 is practically around the corner. If you're attending, we want to hear your church's story and share it with other church leaders. What Can We Learn From Your Church’s Story? 2011-09-22T19:44:21+00:00 Will Your Church Play a Role in the 2030 Challenge? http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14954 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14954#When:16:31:43Z "... going green will actually reduce the ongoing operational cost of the building to allow more money for the church's ministry." D. Brady Smith, American Institute of Architects (AIA) member and LEED AP Will Your Church Play a Role in the 2030 Challenge? 2011-07-18T21:31:43+00:00 NACBA Packs Lessons for Churches Seeking Loans http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14805 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14805#When:11:43:14Z Does your church need a loan for construction? WFM staff recently spoke with church lenders at NACBA in Washington, D.C., over the July 4 weekend to find out if there's money moving and, if so, how a church goes about obtaining a share for renovation or new construction. NACBA Packs Lessons for Churches Seeking Loans 2011-07-07T16:43:14+00:00 WFM Direction Heading into Summer 2011 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14482 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14482#When:18:14:39Z The WFM staff is inspired by our readers, their engagement, and about the information we can bring to light -- together. WFM Direction Heading into Summer 2011 2011-05-26T23:14:39+00:00 Collaboration Reaches a Higher Level at AIA 2011 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14277 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14277#When:21:43:10Z Technologies and methodologies for collaborative design and building -- tools that can help refine and improve church facilities moving forward -- are cropping up everywhere. Collaboration Reaches a Higher Level at AIA 2011 2011-05-13T02:43:10+00:00 WF Designer Debuts at AIA in New Orleans http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14231 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/14231#When:22:39:01Z The WF Designer staff scoured the tradeshow floor today at the AIA national convention, gathering news and ideas for church architects, designers, specifiers and builders. Take a look at some highlights of what we found. WF Designer Debuts at AIA in New Orleans 2011-05-12T03:39:01+00:00 Announcing WF Designer ... http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/13919 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/13919#When:10:58:28Z Worship Facilities Magazine launched a resource for house of worship architects and builders alongside its Mar/Apr 2011 edition. Take a look. Announcing WF Designer ... 2011-03-31T15:58:28+00:00 NFMT Insights 2011 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/13827 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/13827#When:09:12:23Z WFM's take on the National Facilities Management and Technology tradeshow in Baltimore, Md. NFMT Insights 2011 2011-03-15T14:12:23+00:00 DSE 2011 Roving Report http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/13700 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/13700#When:22:31:00Z The 2011 Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas showcased a number or products and software solutions ideal for houses of worship, from affordable, powerful projectors to turnkey, penny-wise digital signage solutions. DSE 2011 Roving Report 2011-02-24T03:31:00+00:00 Is spring coming early this year? http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/13407 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/13407#When:17:59:38Z Economic indicators and experts' predictions are warmer for churches and the fates of their facilities than you might imagine. Is spring coming early this year? 2011-01-31T22:59:38+00:00 Looking to a New Year in Church Building http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12932 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12932#When:16:30:07Z McGraw-Hill's recent Construction Outlook report delivers positive building-related indicators for 2011. As for WFM, here's what to expect online and in print. Looking to a New Year in Church Building 2010-11-26T21:30:07+00:00 Day 2 Update: WFX 2010 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12753 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12753#When:21:00:38Z News on the first Energy Star churches, architectural firm business expansions, and an awesome church tour ... Day 2 Update: WFX 2010 2010-11-04T02:00:38+00:00 Today and Yesterday, WFX Atlanta 2010 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12751 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12751#When:22:45:01Z Random notes from the busy house of worship tradeshow. Today and Yesterday, WFX Atlanta 2010 2010-11-03T03:45:01+00:00 Building Identity http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12620 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12620#When:15:53:58Z What happens before you build a facility? Don't you have to know who you are? You'd better. Building Identity 2010-10-07T20:53:58+00:00 Call to Action at Catalyst East 2010 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12611 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12611#When:15:18:46Z Beyond buildings, beyond equipment ... are we doing the motions of church, or are we being the church through our actions? Call to Action at Catalyst East 2010 2010-10-06T20:18:46+00:00 Wanted: A Strong Community Connection http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12376 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12376#When:11:07:13Z Churches are extending arms to their communities in creative ways, becoming less of a place where members-only congregate and more of a center for true outreach. Wanted: A Strong Community Connection 2010-09-22T16:07:13+00:00 A New Resource for Growing Ministries http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12104 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/12104#When:21:09:05Z As a church leader you're heavily focused on community outreach. But when you need to reach out and get help for your growing ministry, where do you turn? A New Resource for Growing Ministries 2010-08-03T02:09:05+00:00 A Change in Pulse http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/11480 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/11480#When:13:24:21Z When building-related activity shows signs of movement, either up or down, it seems the AIA is among the first to note the change in pulse. And this time, it's good news on the church front. A Change in Pulse 2010-05-21T18:24:21+00:00 An Info-Seeker’s Dream http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/11148 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/11148#When:13:00:07Z The Mar/Apr 2010 issue of WFM racks up the hard-hitting topics -- from green building, innovative fundraising, vision casting, and building out existing commercial space. Don't miss it. An Info-Seeker’s Dream 2010-04-13T18:00:07+00:00 Kids and Architecture http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/10627 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/10627#When:14:15:04Z What do they have in common? Limitless possibilities and opportunities for growth. Especially in the context of today's community-oriented church. Kids and Architecture 2010-02-10T19:15:04+00:00 Wednesday at WFX Charlotte (or worth waking up at 4:30 a.m.) http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/9820 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/9820#When:14:53:49Z From Pastors Programming to a Q-and-A heavy conference session, WFX Charlotte Day One sparked interesting questions and delivered compelling answers for this editor attendee. Wednesday at WFX Charlotte (or worth waking up at 4:30 a.m.) 2009-10-27T19:53:49+00:00 Thinking Inside the Box http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/9761 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/9761#When:11:56:14Z A WFX Charlotte church tour site, Elevation Church, gives us all a new perspective on working with less. Thinking Inside the Box 2009-10-19T16:56:14+00:00 July/Aug 09 In Perspective http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8867 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8867#When:08:24:52Z As summer winds down, visit us online, send us a Tweet or befriend us on Facebook. I believe you'll find that our hearts share a common passion. July/Aug 09 In Perspective 2009-07-22T13:24:52+00:00 WFX California Day 2 Recap http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8368 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8368#When:23:47:49Z The Expo Hall opens and the buzz is non-stop WFX California Day 2 Recap 2009-05-15T04:47:49+00:00 WFX California Day 1 Recap http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8360 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/8360#When:10:03:22Z A whirlwind first day provides excitement, insight WFX California Day 1 Recap 2009-05-14T15:03:22+00:00 What do image magnification, disaster recovery and Joel Osteen have in common? http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6462 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6462#When:00:00:20Z A splash of thoughts from WFX Fall 08, the opening day of the Expo What do image magnification, disaster recovery and Joel Osteen have in common? 2008-11-07T05:00:20+00:00 Who’s (or what’s) your baby? http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6424 http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/blog_entry/6424#When:00:51:20Z Inside the mind of a facility manager and other close up views of WFX Fall 08 Who’s (or what’s) your baby? 2008-11-06T05:51:20+00:00