ABOUT JODY FOREHAND

I am the national Vice President of Operations for Visioneering Studios, an architectural, urban planning, construction, design, and development firm based out of Irvine, California with other offices in Phoenix, Denver, Austin, Chicago, and Charlotte (which is where I’m located). Every day is an incredible journey and I’m excited to have the opportunity to work on some amazing projects with some of the most dynamic and fastest growing churches in the country as well as spend time with incredible people both as coworkers, clients, and friends.

What Makes Your Church Different from 10,000 Other Churches?

by: Jody Forehand

Jody Forehand, Kingdom Concept, Local Predicament, local context

God has given your church a specific place and people to minister to. Find out what this is for your community and then go be it.

Churches Need to Offer What Their Community Needs

by: Jody Forehand

Culture, Jody Forehand, Visioneering Studios

Ask yourself if your church is being as effective as they could be in reaching your community and the unchurched in today’s culture using methods and facility prototypes created hundreds of years ago.

An Architect’s Secret Weapons: Environmental Design

by: Jody Forehand

Environmental Design, Jody Forehand, Physical space, Visioneering Studios

Environmental design is a broad discipline but at its core it is a key element in transforming a building into an experience.

An Architect’s Secret Weapons: The Space Between Buildings

by: Jody Forehand

Architecture, Jody Forehand, Physical space

Too often architects forget about this secret weapon – the space between buildings can be an amazing environment.

An Architect’s Secret Weapons: Color

by: Jody Forehand

Color, Jody Forehand, Physical space

Nothing changes a room, a building, or an environment as quickly as good color selections.

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— Dave

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— Argaw Alemu

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