May 07, 2025

Church Facility Growth Strategy: How to Build with Purpose with Brown Church Development Group

25 minutes

Thom and Jess are joined by Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group, who are “The Church Facility Experts.” In this second episode, they discuss why intentional, purpose-aligned church facility planning is so critical. Smart churches don’t just build for growth; they build for purpose.

Core Spaces – Necessary for Core Sunday Ministry

Growth Spaces – The Natural Response to Growing Pains

Missional Spaces – Supports and Enhances a Ministry

Visionary Spaces – Create New Ministries with Dedicated Uses

Resources:

Chaney & Associates

The Church Advisory Podcast

Upward Running

Brown Church Development Group

5 Ways “Simple Church” Can Apply to Your Church Facility with Brown Church Development Group

Why the Exterior of Your Church Facility Is Important for Growth With Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Membership

FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

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