While Kelly and her mom got pedicures and manicures today in Atlanta, I went to some of the fastest growing churches in America for a “first impressions” visit. The staff were very nice escorting me around their facilities. Many of these churches have a core value to focus on new people that come through their door. Consequently, they create environments that are conducive for new comers to feel welcome. However, how can we maintain customer satisfaction principles without losing the heart of the gospel? Are we focusing on wrong matters in the church? Should environmental design be fundamental for ministries? Especially, in light of the more pressing physical and spiritual issues around the globe. At any rate, environmental cosmetics must not be at the heart of our budget, but it can be harnessed for the glory of Christ, even on a budget. Here are some of the pics from today.
Buckhead Church
Buckhead Church is a branch of Andy Stanley's NorthPoint Community Church in Alpharetta. It is a 6 story business building in the heart of the business district in Buckhead. They used lots of corrugated plastic for design especially in the kids departments. Their flooring was a mix of tile and carpet tile with lots of attitude. Versatility seemed to be the architectural motto.
Passion City Church
Passion City Church is a newer church led by Louie Giglio that meets in an old Warehouse building between Buckhead and Downtown Atlanta off Piedmont at 515 Garson. It looks like Apple's headquarters with white everything. It's design is modern and simple.
RiverStone Church, Marietta
This is Mac Powell's (Third Day) church in Marietta. This is a picture of the student ministry department. Of all the churches, this church had the most creative ideas on a smaller budget.
Cheap Takeaways:
1. Flat paint
2. accent walls
3. Open, Tall rooms
4. Ceramic, Carpet mix with "loud" designs
5. Welcome/Visitor Center is Easy to find
6. Accessible informational packets
7. Signage with easy to follow directions
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