" Of all the churches that have called me because they thought they needed to build, I estimate that 9 out of 10 had a better, less costly alternative."

--Ray Bowman, founder of Living Stones Associates, retired church architect and consultant, coauthor of WHEN NOT TO BUILD: An Architect's Unconventional Wisdom for the Growing Church

 When Not to Build

Find Out If Your Church Is Among the 90% That Have a Better, Less Costly Alternative
 

1. Take The Test

15 questions to answer before you build.

2. Read The Story

How Did God transform a "build and borrow" architect into a champion of helping churches avoid unnecessary building?

3. Get The Book

WHEN NOT TO BUILD: An Architect's Unconventional Wisdom for the Growing Church


4. Check Out The Web Site

Living Stones Associates is a church consulting team that works with churches to enhance ministry through...

  • avoiding costly unnecessary building and redirecting resources to ministry
  • comprehensive assessment of ministries, staffing, facilities, and finances
  • identifying barriers to healthy growth and ministry and working with churches to remove them
  • coaching congregations through ministry paradigm change

We Invite You To Visit Our Web Site To...

  • Take 3 diagnostic tests to determine if it is time for your church to build.
  • Download articles on church facilities, finances, outreach, and more.
  • Browse in the Living Stones Bookstore.
  • Learn about our consulting services for churches of all sizes
  • Meet our consultants.