Are buildings necessary to building healthy churches? Does lacking a building put a church at a disadvantage? Does being mobile hinder disciple-making and the spread of the gospel?
THE DILEMMA EVERY PASTOR FACES
Every pastor I know whose church doesn’t have a building wants one—and for good reason. Setting up and tearing down every Sunday is exciting, but only for a season. Recruiting faithful volunteers to arrive early and leave late—every week—is a challenge. Navigating relationships with landlords is often complex. Losing your space at the last minute is more common than you’d think. Finding a new space before the end of your current lease is time-consuming. This doesn’t even include locating space for offices, classes, and mid-size gatherings throughout the week. This pastor is tempted to think, “If only we had a building . . .”
At the same time, almost every pastor I know whose church has a building, well, they want a slightly different one. After all, buildings can be too big or too small. The sanctuary may be just right, while there aren’t enough classrooms. Or the kids’ space may be ideal, but there aren’t enough offices. Buildings are
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