Buildings ThatDisciple Young Families Buildings ThatDisciple Young Families If you build it, will they come? WHO? Gen X Families

Church in a Box

FORM Follows FUNCTION The Tabernacle Mobile for an on-the-go congregation Symbolic of community unity Symbolic of God’s presence Symbolic of separation by sin

New Library Center Springfield, Missouri A Very Inviting Place A Library for Today’s Family

An Inviting Place for 20 & 30 Somethings ArchesHigh Ceilings Open SpaceGlass Walls Bright LightClusters

If form follows function, how do young parents want the church to function?

Gen X Spiritual Goals Religious training for children 81% of mothers 78% of fathers –Newsweek Fall/Winter 2000 Special Edition

Authentic relationships Gen X Spiritual Goals

Bible study that changes everyday living

What Young Parents Want At Church… Warm welcome

What Young Parents Want At Church… Shared goals

What Young Parents Want At Church… Safe, secure setting First floor Near exit Wider doors

What Young Parents Want At Church… Tailored learning

What Young Parents Want At Church… Committed people

Well-Planned buildings can help us reach and disciple Gen X families.

Buildings can make ministry visible …from the street

Curb Appeal

IN the halls Buildings can make ministry visible

FROM the halls

Buildings can welcome young families In the parking lot Signs to preschool entrance Parking for parents w/ young children

Buildings can welcome young families At the entrances

Buildings can welcome young families In the halls Clear signs for classes Information for ministries