Love, Hope, and Faith: Anecdotes from the Building Programs of Three Churches

Building programs in churches and church-related schools usually leave a big imprint on the lives of not just the parishioners who are part of a building committee, but also many others touched in heart and mind by various aspects of a building program. In a volume of anecdotes extracted from his years serving Parish and as bishop and President of the English District-LCMS, Reverend Dr. David Stechholz relies on his meticulous notes and building committee files to shine a spotlight on the leadership, courage, tenacity, and dedication of the key people in Christian congregations who participated in the building programs of two houses of worship in Pennsylvania and California, and a new school building in San Francisco. Through his stories, Dr. Stechholz provides insight into how he and others overcame opposition from within the congregation, and found the humor in many situations.