Church Design

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Knowledge to navigate the intersection of church culture, leadership, ministry, and facilities.

Mary Bellus

Mary is former Content and Visual Marketing Manager for Aspen Group.

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Church Design | Community Impact | Great Outdoors

How to Design Spaces that Serve as a Respite for the Community

By: Mary Bellus
May 29, 2020

At Aspen, we often talk about creating places that can be an intentional gift for the community—a beautiful space with no cost of admission where people can find rest. Especially in times of heightened anxiety, spaces that connect people with our Creator and the natural world serve as a respite from stress and frustration, especially in this season of COVID. In the following post, Aspen architects Craig Dobyns, César Espinoza, and Rosie Mitchell share design ideas for ways you can create spaces of rest and respite in your church setting.

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Church Design | Project Profiles

6 Ways to Create a Dad-Friendly Environment at Your Church

By: Mary Bellus
June 13, 2018

Children are a key factor in selecting a church home. But children’s programs, teaching, and activities aren’t the only aspects we take into consideration when deciding on a church. In recognition of Father’s Day, we’ve assembled a list of six ways that churches can create a dad-friendly experience for first-time visitors and members alike:

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Making Space for Millennials Executive Summary

Making Space for Millennials Executive Summary

Discover the impact Millennials' values, allegiances, and assumptions will have on your church.