Since the economic downturn began in the fall of 2008, price increases from church furniture manufacturers have been rare. When they have taken place, the amount of the increases have been nominal. Well, it appears to the Church Furniture Partner that extended moratorium is about to end. Over the past couple of weeks, no less than a dozen major church
Whenever I walk into a church I’ve not been in before, I’m immediately drawn to the church furnishings they have in place. I’m sure that’s mostly because I work with church furniture on an ongoing basis. But I also believe that a portion of my interest is because of the importance of first impressions. And one of the amenities that
Years ago, when the Church Furniture Partner was just beginning to come alongside churches across the country with their church furniture and church furnishings needs, I first heard the “Good, Fast or Cheap Rule”. I believe it was Randy Shellenberg, President of Comfortek Seating that first shared this rule with me though it has been an adage in the church
Churches never seem to have enough storage space! If you’ve been on a church staff or in church leadership, you understand my statement totally. There’s never enough storage room to go around. However, one of the contributing issues to this shortage often is an inefficient use of the storage space the church does have. In recent days I have assisted
Church Furniture Partner continues to demonstrate their ability to save churches substantial dollars on virtually every type of church furniture. Over the past two years, a significant percentage of churches and non-profits have experienced significant decreases in their charitable contributions. As a result, the stewardship of every dollar has become more critical than ever and the need for a church
Church Furniture Partner spent yesterday in Chicago at Neocon, the contract furnishings trade show that boasts more than 700 exhibits and showrooms displaying the latest furnishing introductions from around the world at the Merchandise Mart. Neocon is held annually in June, and while I don’t attend every year, each time I do so, I’m always glad I did. The atmosphere
