Ray Bowman takes this paradox of church growth and explains why it is so. This unusual and perceptive book will bring you the "Aha!" experience that will turn night into day, frustration into insight. The secret. Don't look for the obvious solution.

Charles Am in the Foreword

The common-sense approach that Ray Bowman uses in help-ing churches survey needs and creatively allocate space to meet them, is based on many years as an architect. He may be the only church facilities consultant who specializes in helping churches avoid unnecessary building.

But a church may have reached the point where a building pro-gram is indeed necessary. Such churches will find especially helpful the three assessment tests included: one each on moti vation, needs, and finances. There is a wealth of self-exam-ination information in the appendix, "How to Write a Program of Needs for Your Church Facility." Much practical advice is given on planning and financing building programs as well as many examples of how to most efficiently, effectively, and easily use the time