| Articles Authored by Randy W. Bright
"Mega mosque in London a threat to America & World"
(Tulsa Beacon, March 1, 2007)
"Professor
Confirms Location of Temple"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 22, 2007)
"Churches
need to do Crisis Planning"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 15, 2007)
"AIA
Embraces Global Warming"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 8, 2007)
"Church
is No Place For Mediocrity"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 1, 2007)
"European
Population Becoming Muslim"
(Tulsa Beacon, January 25, 2007)
"Green
Becoming Law"
(Tulsa Beacon, January 18, 2007)
"Architectural
Profession Undergoing Changes"
(Tulsa Beacon, January 11, 2007)
"Churches
Change to Meet Change"
(Tulsa Beacon, January 4th, 2007)
"Eminent
Domain Loses Ground"
(Tulsa Beacon, November 29th, 2006)
"Churches In Europe"
(Tulsa Beacon, November 22nd, 2006)
"Ft. Collings City Plan"
(Tulsa Beacon, November 15th, 2006)
"Construction Boom"
(Tulsa Beacon, November 9th, 2006)
"New Urbanism And The Church"
(Tulsa Beacon, November 2nd, 2006)
"Help
For Photovoltaics"
(Tulsa Beacon, October 26th, 2006)
"New
Urbanism"
(Tulsa Beacon, October 19th, 2006)
"Building Smart"
(Tulsa Beacon, September 28th, 2006)
"Churchest To Mosques"
(Tulsa Beacon, September 9th, 2006)
"Eminent Domain Victory"
(Tulsa Beacon, August 3, 2006)
"Rural
Churches Face Challenges"
(Tulsa Beacon, March 2, 2006)
"Church
Burnings Not Unusual"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 22, 2006)
"Passive
Survivability"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 16, 2006)
"7 World Trade Center First to be Rebuilt"
(Tulsa Beacon, January 26, 2006)
"Green Construction is Growing"
(Tulsa Beacon, January, 4, 2006)
"Engineer
Disciplined for Unlicensed Practice of Architecture"
(Tulsa Beacon, December 15, 2005"
"Katrina’s
Aftermath"
(Tulsa Beacon, December 8, 2005)
"Christianity
in China"
(Tulsa Beacon, December 1, 2005)
"China
Has Gone Through Tough Times"
(Tulsa Beacon, November 25, 2005)
"China’s
Growth Affects All of Us"
(Tulsa Beacon, November 17, 2005)
"Wildlands
Project"
(Tulsa Beacon, November 10th, 2005)
"Katrina
Reminds Us of the Need for Crisis Planning"
(Tulsa Beacon, September 15, 2005)
"Property
Rights Being Threatened by “Rural Cleansing”"
(Tulsa Beacon, August 18, 2005)
"Architectural
Organizations Buying into Climate Change"
(Tulsa Beacon, August 11, 2005)
"Construction
Forecasts Indicate Strong Economy"
(Tulsa Beacon, August 4, 2005)
"Large
Scale Developer Intends to Change Society"
(Tulsa Beacon, July 21, 2005)
"Liberty
Lost Hotel "
(Tulsa Beacon, July 14, 2005)
"Eminent
Domain Threatens Churches"
(Tulsa Beacon, July 6, 2005)
"Eminent
Domain Threatens Churches"
(Tulsa Beacon, June 29, 2005)
"Christian
Schools Needed"
(Tulsa Beacon, June 22, 2005)
"Christian
Schools Needed"
(Tulsa Beacon, June 15, 2005)
"Crosses
at Arlington the Ultimate Target of the ACLU"
(Tulsa Beacon, June 8, 2005)
"Geothermal
Systems"
(Tulsa Beacon, May 25, 2005)
"Green
Roofs Not All They’re Said to Be"
(Tulsa Beacon, May 18, 2005)
"Building
Information Modeling"
(Tulsa Beacon, May 11, 2005)
"A Church
Built Entirely by Hand"
(Tulsa Beacon, May 4, 2005)
"Do Churches
Practice their own Form of Eminent Domain?"
(Tulsa Beacon, April 20, 2005)
"Eminent
Domain Bill Could Threaten Churches"
(Tulsa Beacon, April 13, 2005)
"Eminent
Domain Bill Could Threaten Churches"
(Tulsa Beacon, April 6, 2005)
"Do We
Need the Environmental Movement?"
(Tulsa Beacon, March 30, 2005)
"New
Innovations Coming Out of the Green Movement"
(Tulsa Beacon, March 23, 2005)
"LEED Certification and How it Works"
(Tulsa Beacon, March 16, 2005)
"“Green”
Design and Sustainability Has Roots in Environmental Movement"
(Tulsa Beacon, March 9, 2005)
"“Green”
Design and Sustainability are Gaining Ground"
(Tulsa Beacon, March 2, 2005)
"Virginia
Property Law Would Affect Churches"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 23, 2005)
"Churches
Have Personalities"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 16, 2005)
"When
Crowds Kill, Some OK Legislators Want To Reduce Safety"
(Tulsa Beacon, February 2, 2005)
"Architects
Jobs Going Offshore"
(Tulsa Beacon, January 26, 2005)
"Iraq’s
Future Important to Christians"
(Tulsa Beacon, January 19, 2005)
"State
Fire Marshall’s Office"
(Tulsa Beacon, January 5, 2005)
"Secularists
Can Be Defeated"
(Tulsa Beacon, December 22, 2004)
"The
Religious Land Use Act is Still Being Challenged"
A school continues its fight to expand their facilities. (Tulsa
Beacon, December 17, 2004)
"Older
Churches Should Check for Lead"
Lead poisoning that is possible in older churches can be avoided.
(Tulsa Beacon, December 9, 2004)
"80 Catholic
Churches to Close in Boston and Eastern Massachusetts"
Closure of churches cause a search for their continued use for
other purposes. (Tulsa Beacon, December 2, 2004)
"Tokyo’s
Sky City"
Massive buildings would house tens of thousands in a self-contained
city. (Tulsa Beacon, November 25, 2004)
"Skyscrapers
Making a Comeback"
Despite the risks, skyscrapers are still very popular. (Tulsa
Beacon, November 18, 2004)
"Need
for Contractor Licensing"
Licensing is needed to protect the public from incompetent or
dishonest contractors. (Tulsa Beacon, November 11, 2004)
"The
Babbs Switch Fire of 1924"
The Oklahoma fire that became the reason for building codes. (Tulsa
Beacon, November 4, 2004)
"The
Cost of Being Cheap"
A church pays a high price for trying to avoid paying for necessary
services. (Tulsa Beacon, October 28, 2004)
"The
Failing Power Grid"
America’s power grid is aging and fragile. (Tulsa Beacon,
October 13, 2004)
"Wind
Power is Coming of Age, But Won’t Replace Oil Anytime Soon"
Technology is bringing us this valuable resource for energy. (Tulsa
Beacon, October 6, 2004)
"Energy
Conservation"
Americans need to have an open mind to new ways of doing things
to save energy. (Tulsa Beacon, September 27, 2004)
"New
Architectural Statute Dies in Committee"
(Tulsa Beacon, June 24, 2004)
"Roissy
Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal Collapse"
New abilities to design unique buildings can lead to untested
designs. (Tulsa Beacon, June 3, 2004)
"What
to do if your church has a fire"
Important information about dealing with insurance companies if
your church has a fire. (Tulsa Beacon, May 20, 2004)
"Southern
Baptist Convention May Ask Parents to Remove Children from Public
Schools"
The gradual turn toward liberal thinking in public schools may
create a huge demand for Christian schools and home schooling.
(Tulsa Beacon, May 13, 2004)
"The
Shrine of the Book"
This unique building houses the most archeological important find
in history, the Dead Sea Scrolls. (Tulsa Beacon, April 15, 2004)
"Mold
Scams Abound"
Scam artists defraud homeowners and insurance company of millions
of dollars. (Tulsa Beacon, April 1, 2004)
"China’s
Building Boom"
Rising prices worldwide are a result of the building boom in China.
(Tulsa Beacon, March 25, 2004)
"Smart
Design and Construction Timing Can Help Offset Rising Steel Prices
"
Planning for construction in advance creates an opportunity to
save money. (Tulsa Beacon, March 3, 2004)
"Mel
Gibson a Modern Day David Brainerd"
David Brainerd spread the passion of Christ to Indians in the
northeast United States.
(Tulsa Beacon, March 18, 2004)
"Architectural
Salvage"
Harvesting parts from old buildings can save money, but has drawbacks.
(Tulsa Beacon, March 11, 2004)
"Wall
Collapses at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem"
An earthquake in Jerusalem gives some Jews hope for construction
of the Third Temple on the Temple Mount.(Tulsa Beacon, February
22, 2004)
"1879
Precious Blood Church Fire Claims 74 Lives"
A rapidly spreading fire in a church with inadequate exits causes
massive loss of life. (Tulsa Beacon, February 18, 2004)
"Texas
City Friendly to Business, but Fears Churches Will Take Over"
A Texas city enacts a ban on churches fearing loss of tax revenue.
(Tulsa Beacon, February 11, 2004)
“Church
in California Refused Permit to Build Facility”
Zoning laws have once again become the weapon of choice by cities
who don't want churches. (Tulsa Beacon, February 4, 2004. )
“Westchester
Day School Fighting for Right to Build”
A Jewish school in New York state has been prohibited from building
by a zoning authority. (Tulsa Beacon, January 28, 2004)
“Religious
Land Use Act Being Challenged”
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act is supposed
to protect churches from unfair zoning actions, but some courts
are calling it unconstitutional. (Tulsa Beacon, January 21, 2004)
“The
Hyatt Regency Skyway Collapse”
Why the Hyatt Regency Hotel Skyway collapse (Tulsa Beacon, January
14, 2004)
“Make
Your Church Site Fireman Friendly”
Fighting a fire successfully at your church begins before a fire
ever occurs, in the planning stages. (Tulsa Beacon, January 7,
2004)
“Stained
Glass an Important Part of Church Architectural History”
Stained glass is treasured art skill, but few new churches are
using it. (Tulsa Beacon, December 31, 2003)
“Keeping
Jesus in Focus at Christmas”
Don't let commercialism change the meaning of Christmas (Tulsa
Beacon, December 24, 2003)
“Pipe
Organs a Dying Art”
Pipe organs are a wonderful part of church history, but new music
styles are taking its place. (Tulsa Beacon, December 17, 2003)
“Construction
Waste an Important Resource”
Recycling construction waste is a good idea, but it should be
voluntary (Tulsa Beacon, December 10, 2003.)
“Historic
MGM Fire Spotlights Safety Needs”
85 preventable deaths occurred in the 1980 MGM fire. (Tulsa Beacon,
December 3, 2003)
“Computers
Have Impacted Practice of Architecture”
The practice of architecture has changed dramatically since the
use of computers began (Tulsa Beacon, November 26, 2003)
“Lightning
Can Do a Lot of Harm”
Churches should consider lightning protection to avoid significant
damage from lightning.(Tulsa Beacon November 19, 2003)
“Christian
School Movement Growing”
Christian school movement is growing to fill a need for quality
education (Tulsa Beacon November 12, 2003.)
“Churches
Can Be Targets of Lawsuits”
Churches can and are sued, especially over safety issues (originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 29, 2003).
“Family
Workout Centers”
A Family Workout Center at the Church is an Opportunity to Serve
the Community (originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon October
22, 2003).
“Oklahoma’s
Oldest Church Buildings”
Some of Oklahoma's oldest church buildings are in its smallest
towns. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 15, 2003.)
“Planting
New Churches an Effective Means to Grow the Church”
Planting new churches is a proven method of evangelism (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 8, 2003)
“Meeting
LEED Standards May Save Churches Money”
By designing buildings to reduce operational costs, money is saved
in the long run(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon October
1, 2003.)
“Israeli
Security Design”
We are just getting accustomed to designing our buildings to be
attack resistant, but Israel has been doing it for decades. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon September 24, 2003)
“Mergers
May Provide An Answer for Some”
Church mergers can offer many churches an opportunity to extend
their life. (Originally printed September 17, 2003)
“Church
Steeples Should Make a Comeback”
Church steeples make the church's presence known to the community.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon September 10, 2003)
“Vision
2025 Will Hurt Community, Churches”
Tulsa's Vision 2025 sales tax will hurt business and churches
in the Tulsa area. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon September
3, 2003)
“Churches
Should Consider Electrical Generators”
After the largest blackout in American history, churches should
seriously consider a back-up generator. (Originally printed in
the Tulsa Beacon August 27, 2003)
“226-Year
Old Anti-Church Law Finally Falls”
Jerry Falwell and the Thomas Road Baptist Church challenge a law
created in 1777 to prevent churches from owning property and that
allowed Virginia to confiscate church property. (Tulsa Beacon
August 20, 2003.)
“Does
Your Church Have Termites?”
Your church may have termites and you might not know it until
it is too late. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon August
13, 2003.)
“Vision
2025 Not Right for Tulsa”
The billion-dollar proposed sales tax can't make a success out
of this ill-fated plan. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
August 6, 2003.)
“Brownfields
An Opportunity for Neighborhood Churches”
Reclaiming brownfields are an opportunity for neighborhood churches
to stay in their neighborhood. (Originally printed in the Tulsa
Beacon July 30, 2003)
“Photovoltaics
Hold Great Promise for Energy”
Photovoltaic technology converts sunlight into electricity. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon July 23, 2003.)
“Multi-Purpose
is Not Always Multi-Functional”
When a room is designed for many functions, none are served well.
(Originally published in the Tulsa Beacon July 16, 2003.)
“Global
Warming is a Myth”
Understanding the politics, economics and historical facts surrounding
Global Warming will lead you to the same conclusion - it's untrue.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon July 9, 2003.)
“Smart
Building Technology is Getting Even Smarter”
Smart building technology may change the way we build and maintain
our buildings in the future. (Originally printed in the Tulsa
Beacon July 2, 2003).
“Giant
Crosses”
Construction of these two-hundred foot crosses is causing some
debate. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon June 25, 2003)
“Contrasting
Architecture”
What is the difference between a mosque and a church? (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon June 18, 2003.)
“The
First Temple”
A description of the first temple built at the site now occupied
by the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. (Originally printed in the
Tulsa Beacon June 11, 2003.)
“The
Dome of the Rock”
This controversial mosque may well precipitate a war. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon June 4, 2003.)
“Service
Tax Will Hurt Everyone, Including Churches”
The service tax being considered by the State of Oklahoma is full
of problems. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon May 21, 2003.)
“Is
Your Church Ready for a Tornado?”
Practical advice on protecting your congregation from a tornado.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon May 14, 2003.)
“One
Story Building or Two Story?”
When is it more appropriate to build a single or multiple story
building? This can help you decide.(Originally printed in the
Tulsa Beacon May 7, 2003.)
“Designing
for God's Majesty”
Sometimes when we get caught up in our building programs, we forget
who we are doing it all for. (Originally printed in the Tulsa
Beacon April 30, 2003.)
“Cool
Roofs Save Energy Costs”
The type of roof you install can create significant cost savings.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon April 23, 2003.)
“Frank
Lloyd Wright”
Frank Lloyd Wright had his good and bad sides, and was quite an
eccentric. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon April 16, 2003)
“The
Pruitt-Igoe Project”
This massive project was dynamited to the ground less than 20
years after its construction. (Originally printed in the Tulsa
Beacon April 9, 2003)
“Wars
& Rumors of Wars”
When it comes to the economy, churches should deal with reality,
not just the perception of reality. (Originally printed in the
Tulsa Beacon April 2, 2003)
“Counting
the Cost of Construction”
There are more costs in a building project than the building itself.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon March 26, 2003)
“The
Tower of Babel”
Understanding this huge building project helps us understand what
makes Saddam Hussein tick. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
March 19, 2003)
“Value
Engineering”
Real Value Engineering is more than just shopping for the cheapest
price on materials and labor. (Originally printed in the Tulsa
Beacon March 12, 2003)
“The
Station Concert Club Fire”
What Churches can learn about safety from this lethal fire. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon March 5, 2003)
“The
Epitome Club Disaster”
Panic, even without a fire, can be deadly. What our Churches can
learn from this disaster. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
February 26, 2003)
“Negotiating
the Architectural Right Fee”
Negotiating a fee that is too low can be very costly to your Church.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon February 19, 2003)
“How
to Select an Architect”
Want to select the right architect for your Church? The traditional
interview method is not it. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
February 12, 2003)
“Believe
It or Not, Oklahoma has Earthquakes Every Year”
Oklahoma is not know for earthquakes, but we're more susceptible
than most might think. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
February 5, 2003)
“Crisis
Planning”
Your Church should be prepared for anything that could disrupt
ordinary operations. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon January
30, 2002)
“Lessons
from the Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871”
This disastrous fire happened the same day as the Great Chicago
Fire, but was much worse. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
January 22, 2003)
“Timing
Construction with Construction Cycles”
You can save a lot of money on your Church project if you use
this technique. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon January
15, 2003)
“Prediction
Shows Decrease in Number of Churches”
An author predicts the demise of one in eight churches, but I
see a different scenario. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
January 8, 2003)
“America's
Legacy of Freedom is Anchored in Its Churches”
Christianity is not a freedom in many other countries, and persecution
is widespread. (Tulsa Beacon December 18, 2002)
“Will
the Church Be Driven Underground?”
America's freedom to worship is slowly being taken away. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon
“Architectural
Models”
Technology is making the construction of architectural models
much easier. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon November
27, 2002)
“Parking
Lot Design is Critical”
Your Church's parking lot is the first thing that a visit sees.
Here are some tips on making a good first impression. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon November 20, 2002)
“Elections
Pave Way for Energy Policy”
Biomass fuels could make America less energy dependent upon other
countries. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon November 13,
2002)
“Churches
Should be Building for Their Youth”
Your youth are the future of your congregation. Providing a place
for them when they are young will help bond them to the Church.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon November 7, 2002)
“Building
New Churches is Critical”
Resources are available to help Churches conduct long-term planning
of new congreations. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon October
30, 2002)
“The
"Third Deficit"”
Churches are not replacing aging infrastructure at an even pace.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 23, 2002)
“St.
Peter's Basilica, Part 2”
Why was this famous building in Rome built over a graveyard? (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 16, 2002)
“St.
Peter's Basilica, Part 1”
Why was this famous building in Rome built over a graveyard? (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 9, 2002)
“The
Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire”
What can Churches learn from this disastrous fire that claimed
165 lives? (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 2,
2002)
“Could
an American Church Ever be a Target of Terrorism?”
Conducting a Risk Assessment of your Church could help you know.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon September 25, 2002)
“Terrorists
May Someday Target Churches”
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon September 18, 2002)
“Designing
to Protect Against Terrorism”
The implications of the destruction of the Twin Towers and damage
to the Pentagon on 9/11 on the safety of our infrastructure. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon September 11, 2002)
“Making
Churches User Friendly”
How critical fellowship space in the Church building is to making
it an enjoyable place. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
September 4, 2002)
“Protecting
Children Takes Some Planning”
Keeping children safe from harm or kidnapping at the Church is
becoming a serious problem. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
August 28, 2002)
“Architect's
Responsibilities in Contracts, Part 2”
An overview of what the architect is expected to do in an AIA
(American Institute of Architects) contract. (Originally printed
in the Tulsa Beacon August 14, 2002)
“Architect's
Responsibilities in Contracts, Part 1”
An overview of what the architect is expected to do in an AIA
(American Institute of Architects) contract. (Originally printed
in the Tulsa Beacon August 7, 2002)
“Owner's
Responsibility in a Contract for Construction”
An overview of what the Owner is expected to do in an AIA (American
Institute of Architects) contract. (Originally printed in the
Tulsa Beacon July 31, 2002)
“Documentation
and Communication are Vital”
A smooth project starts with the proper contracts and drawings.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon July 24, 2002)
“Soil
is the Key to the Foundation of Construction Projects”
Don't start building until you have looked below to see what you
are building on. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon July
17, 2002)
“Standard
of Reasonable Care”
Architects are not perfect, but this standard tells how close
to perfect they should be. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
July 10, 2002)
“Architect's
Seal Represents Profession”
What does the seal an architect places on his or her drawings
really mean? (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon July 3, 2002)
“Church
Architecture is Steeped in Symbolism and Beauty”
Symbolism still has a place in Church design. (Originally printed
in the Tulsa Beacon June 26, 2002)
“Trends
of Our Nation’s Churches”
Statistics show that there is a great need for new Church plants.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon June 19, 2002)
“The
Merits of Tilt-Up Concrete”
Tilt-up concrete is a technique for creating large volumes of
space on a budget. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon June
5, 2002)
“The
Merits of Metal Buildings”
Metal buildings manufacturers are making a lot of advertising
claims. Here are the facts you should know before building one.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon May 29, 2002)
“Zoning
Laws Can Be Weapons of Choice for Cities”
Everyone should know about a little-known law that can protect
your church from unfair zoning actions. (Originally printed in
the Tulsa Beacon May 22, 2002)
“Being
a Good Neighbor Can Be Its Own Reward”
How your church design can harm or help its future by showing
consideration for neighbors. (Originally printed in the Tulsa
Beacon May 15, 2002)
“General
Contracting; Construction Management, Part 2”
The Construction Management method of securing bids and a contract
for your project.(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon May 8,
2002)
“General
Contracting; Construction Management, Part 1”
The General Contract method of securing bids and a contract for
your project. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon May 1, 2002)
“Tax
Reform Plan Raises Concerns About Costs”
Oklahoma's proposed tax on services would significantly raise
construction costs, even for churches. (Originally printed in
the Tulsa Beacon April 24, 2002)
“Using
Volunteer Labor Can Be a Double-Edged Sword”
The advantages and disadvantages of using volunteer labor on your
church project. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon April
17, 2002)
“Sprinkler
Systems a Life-Saving Idea”
Not only do sprinkler systems save lives, building code requirements
are less stringent, saving money. (Originally printed in the Tulsa
Beacon April 10, 2002)
“Keeping
Records Can Save Time, Money”
Drawings and other construction documents are extremely valuable
because they are costly to replace. (Originally printed in the
Tulsa Beacon April 3, 2002)
“Wonderama
Proves Clean Fun is Popular”
This smoke-free, smut-free comedy theater is breaking the rules
that comedy must be dirty to sell. (Originally printed in the
Tulsa Beacon March 27, 2002)
“Should
You Hire A Funding Consultant?”
A good funding consultant can help a church raise more money for
their building program, and help them grow spiritually, too. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon March 20, 2002)
“Alternative
Energy”
Fuel cells hold a lot of promise for America to achieve energy
independency. (Tulsa Beacon March 13, 2002)
“Recreational
Activities Will Carry Certain Risks”
Playgrounds can be a dangerous place without proper planning.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon March 6, 2002)
“Megachurches
Have Their Advantages”
Churches that support thousands in attendance have advantages
over small congregations, but they have their own unique problems
as well. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon February 27,
2002)
“Should
Churches Take Federal Monies?”
Accepting money from the government poses a huge risk to the church's
autonomy and its ministries. (Originally printed in the Tulsa
Beacon February 20, 2002)
“When
and When Not to Accept Donations”
When one person makes a huge donation to a building project, it
can be destructive to the congregation. (Originally printed in
the Tulsa Beacon February 13, 2002)
“Building
Tends to Draw Some Opposition”
If you think your building program is tough, look at what Nehemiah
had to deal with. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon February
6, 2002)
“Time
Can Be the Enemy of New Church Projects”
The amount of time from initial thought to completed construction
is surprising. Here's why.(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
January 23, 2002)
“A
Moldy Church is Not Healthy”
Mold is becoming a serious problem in new and old buildings alike.
(Tulsa Beacon January 16, 2002)
“The
American Institute of Architects”
Physicians hang a MD after their name, but architects use the
initials AIA for the American Institute of Architects. Here's
a brief description of what the AIA is. (Originally printed in
the Tulsa Beacon January 9, 2002)
“How
to Have an Effective Committee”
The dreaded, frustrating Building Committee - here's how to make
your building committee work smoothly. (Originally printed in
the Tulsa Beacon January 2, 2002)
“Churches
Need to be Easily Accessible”
Many churches, even new ones, exclude the physically handicapped
because they don't think the Americans with Disabilities Act applies
to them. (Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon December 12,
2001)
“Bad
Science is Having an Impact on Green Design”
We should construct "green" or "environmentally-friendly"
buildings, but for the right reasons and within reason. (Originally
printed in the Tulsa Beacon December 5, 2001)
“Noah's
Ark Raises a Lot of Questions”
Not only did Noah's ark not look like the boats we see in children's
storybooks, it was an engineering feat that would be difficult
to accomplish even with today's technology. (Originally printed
in the Tulsa Beacon November 27, 2001)
“Club
Fire Leads to New Fire Requirements”
How the Cocoanut Grove Fire of 1942 that killed 492 people helped
to shape our present day building codes. (Originally printed in
the Tulsa Beacon November 21, 2001)
“Master
Planning”
Master Planning will save churches significant amounts of money.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon November 14, 2001)
“Why
Didn’t God Tell Us What to Build?”
God told the Israelites how to build the Tabernacle and the Temple,
but why are the New Testament scriptures silent on this matter?
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon November 7, 2001)
“Recession
is a Time of Opportunity”
There is never a better time for a church to build than during
a recession. Here's why.(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon
October 31, 2001)
“Struggle
to Build Church Pays Off”
The inspiring story of Ridgeway Baptist Church. (Originally printed
in the Tulsa Beacon October 24, 2001)
“What
Will Future Churches Look Like?”
How technology is going to shape church buildings of the future.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 17, 2001)
“Churches
Concerned About Safety”
Implications of the 9/11 terrorist attack on our nation's Churches.
(Originally printed in the Tulsa Beacon October 10, 2001)
“Key
Decisions You Should Make Before Committing to Any Building Program”
for The Mentor magazine • (Faith Christian Fellowship International).
(Published in the November/December 2000 issue.)
“The
Importance of Church Facilities”
for The Mentor magazine • (Faith Christian Fellowship International).
(Published in the January/February 2001 issue.)
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