In his book, “Church Property/Building Guidebook,” T. Lee Anderton asked, “Should the landscaped areas be the space left over after everything else is located?” He
Although cemeteries are not usually considered a part of landscaping, good design and regular maintenance of church cemeteries can greatly improve the property’s curb appeal,
Just as church building and landscaping designs affect first impressions of nonmembers, good or bad experiences in church parking lots may greatly influence a visitor’s
How quickly are first impressions of churches made? According to building experts, passersby and visitors make decisions about churches much faster than most church leaders
Entering, exiting and maneuvering around a church facility may not be a problem for most church members, and many of us don’t think twice about
Sandra Wilkerson, a member of Gateway Baptist Church, Montgomery, found out that she had multiple sclerosis more than 26 years ago. Wilkerson, former Baptist
Your church building — you’ve always trusted its environment enough to leave your purse sitting in the pew, your car sitting in the parking lot
Flames engulfed the 700-seat sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, Oct. 29, making it the third church in the Mobile Bay area (Baldwin and Mobile
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