Category Archives: Campus Design

anatomy of a midwest baptism

each year ginghamsburg holds a huge outdoor picnic and baptism on the lawn. classes are held ahead of time and children, women and men are invited to seal their deal with God in the presence of family and friends. today’s baptism was amazing… but not without challenge – take a photo journey through the anatomy...

worship redefined

today under our new patio sun shades I had a conversation with mike s. about his upcoming message from mark’s gospel- loving God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. i really like the thought that there are different ways we all express our love for God… which leads me to this great group...

the patio project

for the last two evenings our ginghamsburg makeover team has joined together for work nights at the avenue, our student activity center. outside the coffee shop is a large paved patio, potentially one of the most beautiful “green spaces” on our entire campus. the only problem is that out here in the cornfields there is...

can you take me higher…

last evening at 11:52 p.m. servants from our ginghamsburg makeover team completed a laborious albeit non-glamorous project in the coffee show “tower” of the AVENUE, our student activity building. when constructed nearly ten years ago, the tower hadn’t been intended for classroom or coffee shop space. it was going to be a video room for...

prayer rooms and possibilities…

last friday i was part of a group of presenters for a united theological seminary intensive week with mike slaughter. i was the last one to speak and my topic was “creating welcoming spaces” it felt really good to be sharing thoughts and photos with leaders who are serious about mission. i met a kindred...