{"product_id":"firm-foundations-9780788013454","title":"Firm Foundations","description":"This year, thousands of churches will build or renovate, and many will repeat common mistakes -- some with disastrous results. Even experienced architects and pastors cannot guarantee success if they fail to communicate properly with building committees. Well-intentioned parishioners waste time and money with misplaced priorities or by unnecessarily \"re-inventing the wheel.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book offers a common language for ministers, church boards, contractors, and designers. Point by point, start to finish, Mr. Dan Michal, an architect involved in a variety of church building projects, and the Rev. Dr. Lance Moore, a pastor and the son of a pastor, warn of common follies and guide you in sorting out the best choices for your church. A copy for all involved in planning or building your facility may be the best investment you make! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten for all churches, regardless of size or denomination, this guidebook is highly readable (even humorous at times), easily understood, and most of all, helpful. It is a useful reference for pastors, building committees, architects, and contractors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a variety of reproducible forms and helps, plus diagrams... and cartoons!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAny church that is in the process of building or considering building should study the book \u003cb\u003eFirm Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e. It could save a lot of time, help your church avoid many mistakes, and it will save the church money in the long run. I highly recommend it.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dr. John Ed Mathison\u003cbr\u003e Internationally known evangelist and pastor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSound advice, practical considerations and humor make this book a valuable guide for anyone involved in a church building program. This is not necessarily just a \"how-to,\" but a \"why-to\" book as well.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mike Holbrook, Contractor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirm Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e should be considered \"must reading\" for anyone involved in the church building process. The authors have given enough valuable information to make us good stewards -- and enough comic relief to keep us from giving up on the task.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Thomas Kinchen, President\u003cbr\u003e Florida Baptist Theological College\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50382201028882,"sku":"9780788013454","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_54797d94-bc01-4e71-9c4f-26fd0f6fa06b.jpg?v=1728707481","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/firm-foundations-9780788013454","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}