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 The Family Store as a Missional Space for Community Members to build faith connections Our Vision A world, restored by the love of Christ, living in dignity and filled with hope.(international) Wherever there is hardship or injustice, Salvos will live, love and fight alongside others to transform Australia one life and a time with the love of Jesus Our Mission The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.  We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice Our Values The following values are central to the operation of The Salvation Army: Integrity  – Being honest and accountable in all we do Compassion  – Hearing and responding to pain with love Respect  – Affirming the worth and capacity of all people Diversity  – Embracing difference as a gift Collaboration  – Creating partnerships in mission We commit ourselves in prayer and practice to...
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10 Ways to Maximize Your Church Lobby

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  10 Ways to Maximize Your Church Lobby CHURCH DESIGN  |  INTERIOR DESIGN Share: The primary purpose of a church building is to provide a place for two things to happen: an opportunity for people to encounter God, and the chance to build meaningful relationships with others. These two needs for reverent space and relational space can be met through the physical layout and design of the building. In this post, we'll look at how to maximize your lobby to create  relational space .   The lobby is  the most  critical space for creating relational space for a congregation.   It is the primary place where people congregate to connect with others. Lobbies are mission critical for churches. They give  people permission, space, and comfort to foster relationships with each other, which is an essential aspect of growing together as the Body of Christ. Good lobby design should increase the time people spend together at church. Here are several thin...
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Top Church Design Trends

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  Top Church Design Trends Rio Revolution Church, Maryville, Tenn., image courtesy of Studio Four Design, Knoxville, Tenn. Church.Design asked church-focused architects around the country what elements are defining the church spaces they're designing in 2018. Ten key design markers emerged. 1-Branding, much more than a logo.  Today’s churches strive to be excellent communicators of their identities, vision and values. “To attract the next generation of churchgoers, churches are marketing themselves by creating their own brand,” says Stacy Cox, AIA, president of Studio Four Design in Knoxville, Tenn. Savvy church leaders want their worship centers to become the familiar faces of their communities. Churches need to tell the story by defining their purpose, their unique role in the community, and what they ultimately stand for. 2-Taking cues from the retail and hospitality industries.  The church community is striving to reach every demographic, including kids and teens...
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