Pulpit Furniture
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Pulpits are probably the most important piece of church equipment that will be bought. It signifies the level and style at which the minister preaches. Pulpit furniture comes in many different styles, sizes, and prices. Budget is important, but getting an item that truly works with the style of the minister is more important. If a minister wants a simple wooden outlet, his choice is at his discretion, just as a preacher who wants an etched glass outlet. It is all up to the individual teaching style of the minister. Another thing to consider is how the furniture will flow with the rest of the church's visual look. All church furniture can be purchased at the same time to ensure a perfect match, but this is certainly not necessary.
If a congregations worship center is a multipurpose room, keep in mind where the pulpit would go when the room is being used for something else. Lightweight, portable designs are available. Above all, the minister needs to pray and council with other ministers before choosing pulpit furniture. Purchasing pulpits is a very serious decision because of its signification. It would be a bad investment to make a decision and a year down the road realize that it doesn't fit the minister or that does not fit the purpose needed. The minister or preacher should think about what he would like to carry to the front of the room. This would include his Bible, sermon notes, a glass of water, and maybe even some props. Does he want these items hidden or in view? Will he need a light on the stage? Simple evaluations like this can change the direction of the purchase and enable a more concise decision.
Not only does the stage look signify the style and the authority of the minister, but it is typically also the 'home' of the church Bible. This is the place that the church's Word of God will 'live' until a change is made. A symbolic representation of the bible is to have a stone pulpit. Some people choose this because the Word of God is said to be the rock and our foundation, thus a stone pulpit signifies its strength. . Integrating the opinions of the rest of the elders and decision makers within the congregation is also important. "Forby wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: And in multitude of counselors there is safety" (Proverbs 24:6). Whatever style of pulpit furniture is chosen, it is important to feel comfortable with the decision. Visiting other churches and 'test driving' their pulpits to see what is comfortable is also a good course of action. Praying diligently about the purchase is wise and God will bless the efforts.
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