Sacred Space: Where Life of the Spirit Meets Life in the World

Contents

IN FOCUS: A House That Will Last Forever
Author and CrossCurrents executive director Charles P. Henderson explores the meaning of sacred space in today’s world

Leaking Gutters and Sacred Spaces
Indianapolis Center for Congregations staffers Brent Bill and Nancy DeMott offer practical tips for facility repair

Crossing the Threshold
Alban Institute staff member Simon Hyoun tells the story of two remarkable congregations—one Christian, one Jewish—who built a sanctuary

Sustaining Sacred Places by Telling Their Stories
Sarah F. Peveler, of Partners for Sacred Places, tells the story of how one Philadelphia church found its identity—and the support of its community

Right-Sizing Your Space or Right-Sizing Your Vision?
Although it may seem simple, Alban director of consulting John Janka and architect Roger L. Patterson show how easy it is to confuse questions of space with questions of mission and vision

FEATURES

Evaluation as Collaborative Inquiry
Seminary professor Kathleen A. Cahalan explains that a desire to learn is the real motivation for project evaluation

When Consensus Fails
When parishioners in her diverse congregation could not agree, pastor Donna Schaper made eight changes to her leadership style—and chose balance over consensus

COLUMNS

THE LEADING EDGE
Alban Institute president James P. Wind says that for us to be fully human, we must protect and care for all of our sacred spaces

ASK ALBAN
Alban Institute field consultant Fred Shilling describes how to develop a mediation process at your church

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR

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ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Energy Audit (PDF Format)

Questions To Ask An Architect