Thanks for taking a moment to find out what I’m up to – as you know – I’ve been discussing, designing, and developing Third Places and helping churches know how to implement them as viable ministry tools for nearly 14 years. Over the past decade and especially that last 3 years – conversations and questions from the church about Third Places and their role, responsibility, and real place in culture – have dramatically increased.

In response to this increased need and in an ultimate response to God’s sovereign leading in my life – I’m stoked to share with you that I’ve joined the firm of LIVE Design Group, an architecture and interior design firm based in Birmingham, AL whose client list includes Church of the Highlands, Celebration Church, Church of the King, and Red Mountain Church. In addition, I’m confident that their rich history in designing facilities that house education and entertainment will serve well as we continue to design now for the future of the church.

As the latest edition to the team, I will serve as Lead Collaborator, where my primary responsibilities will include connecting, communicating, and collaborating with clients. I will remain the owner and Idea Engineer of Third Place Consulting – also based in Birmingham, AL – and will add to the design and service offerings of LIVE Design Group in helping churches connect and communicate through cafes, lounges and marketplace solutions.

I’m very excited to be a part of LIVE Design; a team with deep integrity, creative imagination, and exceptional design capability. Aubrey Garrison and I share a passion for helping our clients with connecting people, developing leaders, and funding causes and we are already seeing how this relationship is providing more holistic solutions for our clients.

You can always find me here on this website, but I invite you to check out the amazing team I’m serving with now www.LIVEdesigngroup.net Thanks again for stopping by – and thanks for pouring into the lives of others.

Michael