Rainer on Leadership How Your Building Shapes Your Ministry: The Baptist T – When Building Design Limits Ministry
Aug 27, 2025
Isaac Brown and Todd Brown from the Brown Church Development Group, renowned experts in church facility design, explore how architecture shapes ministry. They delve into the Baptist T layout, revealing its origins and discussing why it worked in the past but fails in today's context. The conversation highlights the need for redesign to create welcoming, accessible environments that foster community engagement. They also address design challenges that affect newcomer experiences, emphasizing the importance of flexible spaces that align with contemporary values for effective ministry.
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Host Hires Brown Church Team
- Sam hired Brown Church Development Group to rework his church campus and expects major changes.
Baptist T Defined
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Sanctuary As Cultural Statement
- The layout prioritized a visible sanctuary facing the street as the spiritual centerpiece of the church.
