Author Archives: James Hundt

Can a Church Be a Place of Action and a Place of Rest?
A recent blog post by Clint Jenkin, vice president of research for the Barna Group, asks this important question, specifically ...

Zürich Churches Join the 2000-Watt Challenge
In a referendum held in 2008, three-quarters of the Zürich population voted in favour of achieving the 2000-Watt Society by ...

Angels come to Allendale
On Saturday, April 5, the Most Reverend John W. Flesey, D.D., Regional Bishop of Bergen County and Rev. Charles Pinyan ...

The mystery of the Guardian Angel relics
When the Church of the Guardian Angel in Allendale, NJ was built in the 1950's, it had a beautiful black ...

Our Lady of Mercy converted!
Last night I attended an event at Macedonia Baptist Church in Albany, NY hosted by the Men's Fellowship. After the ...

Developing a budget for your renovation or construction project
Part of our firm's Master Planning process is the development of a Project Budget. A Project Budget is different from ...

A Pastor’s Perspective on the Mission of the Physical Plant
One of the most challenging moments for many a Buildings & Grounds or Master Plan Committee member is when they ...

Chairs or pews?
Whether to go with chairs or pews in a worship space is a big question for those building new churches ...

‘Tis the season for gift giving!
Have you ever been offered a beautiful piece of furniture but were afraid that it wouldn't fit in your house? ...

Old baptismal pool finds new life
When you walk through the front doors of Emmanuel Baptist Church in downtown Albany, NY, it doesn't take long to ...