Churches Waste Money Building “Third Places”
We were so enthused about this “Third Place” in a bustling church. We had planned it all well; an awesome coffee bar, latte machine that rivaled those at Starbucks, a fire place with soft leather seating, trendy lighting, warm colors, and engaging seating nooks creating an ambiance Starbucks would die [...]
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Relevant Ministry Response #2 - Creating A Covenant Community (Part 3 of 3)
Posted in Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Three Relevant Ministry Responses, tagged third place, community, Evolving Culture, missional, Starbucks, Epic story, Intentional Facilities, Three Relevant Ministry Responses, Churches waste money, Coffee ministry, Church growth on June 1, 2008 | 11 Comments »
Third Places: Not Only An Opportunity, But A Responsibility
Posted in Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Relevant Ministry, tagged Aspen Group, Church Responsibility, connection, Cultural Isolation, Michael Trent, ministry, Pastor's Luncheon, Ray Oldenburg, Starbucks, third place on May 19, 2008 | 4 Comments »
We’ve talked often here about cultural isolation and the gnawing need for connection. Here’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in discussion how a “Third Place” can become a ministry for connection. Aspen Group is hosting a Pastor’s Luncheon Tuesday June 10th in Chicago to explore “Third Place” opportunities for ministry.
I say opportunities, but it may [...]
This Generation Loves “Authentage” (Authentic + Vintage)
Posted in Evolving Culture, Intentional Facilities, Relevant Ministry, tagged Architecture, Authentage, Authenticity, church buildings, Collegiate Ministry, Contemporary, Cornerstone Knowledge Network, Roots, Seeker-Sensitive Model, third place, Traditional, Unchurched, Vintage on May 7, 2008 | 6 Comments »
A few months ago our Cornerstone Knowledge Network (CKN) team shared the results of our landmark research effort that has had the blogosphere absolutely buzzing. If you google “the unchurched prefer cathedrals” you’ll get 6-1/2 pages of articles discussing it…WOW! We never would have dreamed of such a response.
In case you haven’t read the study…..it [...]