Cogun 12

Ask the Expert - Q & A


Cogun participated in a national reasearch project with the Cornerstone Knowledge Network (CKN). Our goal was to determine critical factors between church design and church ministry. The video segments below address these issues using a group of experts from all across the nation.

Listed below are responses to some of the most important church design and building issues today.

What design factors should we consider for our new sanctuary?

Craig Janssen - Strategic Dimensions

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Is it important to have one company coordinate the whole process for us?

Dr. Thom Rainer - Lifeway Ch. Resources

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What should we do before we begin the design of our new sanctuary?

Bill Couchenour - Cogun, Inc.

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What should we look for as we recruit people for our planning team?

Brad Eisenman - The Aspen Group

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What is this concept called the "Third Place"?

Dr. Ray Oldenburg - author "The Great Good Place"

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How does "Third Place" relate to church ministry?

Ken Dean - The Dean Group & Ed Bahler - The Aspen Group

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When should we develop the design and begin to show our congregation?

Ken Dean - The Dean Group

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