2. Buildings can keep young children safe During sessions In-class sinks & restrooms Out of reach electrical fixtures Out of reach supplies Communication system Closed-circuit security video

3. Buildings can keep young children safe During emergencies First floor access Near exits Evacuation routes Evacuation cribs

4. Building To Make Everyday Disciples

5. More Than Decor

6. DESIGN WITH PURPOSE PURPOSE Tailored teaching spaces Tailored care spaces

7. BABY NURSERY DESIGN BABY NURSERY DESIGN

9. Baby Nursery Next Room Adult Restroom One-Way Window Cubbies & Storage 2-3 Diaper-Changing stations/Sink Customized Cribs Up to 12 babies & 4 teachers 40 sq. ft. for each 1/2 10 3 6 15 2/4/8 5/7 9/10 1 4 4 7 13 16 3 3 3 Magnetic Paint

10. Crib Partitions Seen from top Seen from side Plexiglas Formica covered pressboard Smooth Railing

11. TODDLER NURSERY DESIGN TODDLER NURSERY DESIGN

12. Toddler’s & 2’s Nursery Next Room Toddler Restroom One-Way Window Cubbies & Storage 2-3 Diaper-Changing stations/Sink Customized Cribs Up to 16 1s & 4 teachers 40 sq.. ft. for each 1/2 3 6 15 8 5 9/10 4 7 13 16 1/2 3 3 10 One-Way Window 1/2 4

13. Play Areas & Bible Stories Creation 10 Commandments Noah’s Ark Abraham’s New Home SoftStages From: Environments 1-800-342-4453

14. Manufactured Partitions Roomscapes From: Community Playthings 1-800-777-4244

15. EARLY CHILDHOOD ROOM DESIGN EARLY CHILDHOOD ROOM DESIGN

16. Early Childhood Rooms Next Room Up to 24 kids & 4-5 teachers 35 sq.. ft. for each Crafts/Play Dough/Snacks Music, Movement, Games Building Home Living Drama, Puppets One-Way Window 10 Shared Storage Preschool Restroom 1/2 1/2/5 4 4 4 6 7 8 9 12 14

17. High Appeal

18. An Inviting Place

19. Multiple Purpose Rooms School Room 30 students/1 teacher Next Room Shared Storage One-Way Window

20. Elementary Rooms 2 Next Room Bible Game Lesson Snack Craft or Project Shared Storage Modular Schedule Up to 30 kids & 3-4 teachers 25 sq. ft. for each One-Way Window 11 Teacher’s Desk 1 3 3 4 5 TV 7/8 10 13 11/14 10 Reset for Hands-On Learning Bible Lesson, Discussion, Bible Verse,

21. THE KEY TO MAKING MODULES WORK: ENOUGH SPACE IN SHARED ROOMS: at least 1,000 SQ. FT.

22. NEW Library Center Springfield, Missouri Architect: Jim Stufflebeam Sapp Design Associates (417) 877-9600

23. Younger ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ROOM DESIGN

24. Adult Bible Fellowship Glass Walls Columns Upholstered Groups Sidewalk Café Tables Kitchenette Total Area Approx. 100’ by 150’ Glass Walls & Columns 1 2/4 5 6/9

25. Buildings That Mobilize Members for Ministry cast a transformational vision make ministry visible support ministry teams make training appealing reward faithful ministers

26. CLUSTER Ministries  Tailored to age-level.  Specialized support for specialized teachers.  Strategic arrangement to facilitate ministry staffing.  Efficient use of time and equipment.

27. Helping Architects Catch the Vision  Do they understand your ministry vision?  Do they understand the intended function?  Architect’s table, tools, software  Christian Education equivalents  Has anyone on the building committee ministered to young families within 3 years?  Is a young family on the committee?

28. TREE OF LIFE

29. Resource List

30. If You Build It (for both generations), They will come.