Ask the Experts - Q & A

In 2005, 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.

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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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