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Designing Your Worship Space Four questions ministry teams should ask By KRISTI NORTHUP
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am a fan of home buying and remodeling shows. I enjoy seeing the creative use of space and keeping up with design trends. Of course, I can’t help but roll my eyes at how little some things change — like the perpetual desire for an open concept, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Church stage design is equally predictable. For
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more than two decades, the same look has been almost universally popular: a black auditorium, a large, minimalist platform, and big screens. Then there is the ever-present concert lighting — predominantly in shades of blue and purple — with moving beams and subtle fog. This look and feel has its place, but is it the right direction for every worship space? There is more to consider than just looking relevant. Before investing time and resources in creating a cookie-cutter aesthetic, there are four questions ministry teams need to work through together. This discussion should include the pastor, a creative
