Every great building begins with a blueprint. In the same way, every thriving church begins with a vision grounded in God’s mission. In this groundbreaking work, Rev. Kenneth L. Hollingshed, a seasoned pastor in the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, draws from more than forty years of pastoral leadership, architectural training, and deep commitment to evangelism to show how the Church can rebuild its spiritual foundation, frame ministries that function together, and embrace outreach as the very structure of its witness.
With his background in both architectural design and theology, Rev. Hollingshed brings a rare and refreshing perspective to evangelism and church growth. His passion and blend of strategic vision, pastoral care, evangelism, and outreach equip churches to build thriving ministries that reach, teach, and transform lives for Christ.
Through compelling stories—from pastoring rural, suburban, and urban congregations to overseas mission trips and modern digital outreach—Rev.Hollingshed weaves a rich tapestry of practical wisdom and biblical insight. Each chapter unfolds like a stage in construction, guiding readers through Blueprints, Foundations, Frameworks, Beams, Doors, Windows, and Roofs, essential elements for building churches that endure, flourish, and transform lives.
This is more than a book on evangelism; it is a call to action for pastors, lay leaders, and congregations ready to repair the cracks in the foundation of evangelism. It invites the Church to reimagine itself as God’s house of love, justice, service, and radical hospitality. If your church needs renewal, this book will remind you: Outreach is not optional— it is the architecture of evangelism.
