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Thomas McElheny

Dr. Thomas McElheny is the Founder and Owner of ChurchPlaza, holds advanced degrees in business and education, and has served as Director of Christian Education for three Sarasota, Florida churches. He enjoys writing about facilities maintenance and related topics. His work has been featured in several church leadership publications, including Charisma Leader, XPastor, and WorshipFacilities.com.

After serving seven years as a Marine Corps Officer, Dr. McElheny founded a church seating and furniture company at the request of leaders from the Assemblies of God and the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee. Over the years, ChurchPlaza has been endorsed by 47 national denominations, ministries, and publishing houses. 

ChurchPlaza products are manufactured to the highest quality standards and provide value at a fair price. The sales team is made up of honest, God-honoring members who will always speak truthfully. The ChurchPlaza mission is to provide quality products at a great value from people you can trust!

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Things to Consider Before Renting Out Your Church

Church Leadership

Maybe you’re looking for another source of income, or perhaps someone approached you asking if they could rent your church facility. Renting out space for a fee seems like an…
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Construction on a new church building

How to Build a New Church: 10 Steps to Follow

Church Facilities

Is your church leadership team considering a new church? This decision can be daunting. There is a lot of planning that goes into building. It’s a major investment. And you…
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Should You Rent or Buy Event Chairs?

Event Planning

When you’re planning an event, taking care of the seating is probably at the top of your to-do list. You might be wondering, should I rent or buy my event…
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Ideas for a Socially Distanced Christmas Worship Service

Church Leadership

Christmas is one of the biggest days of the year for churches. Services are usually full. However, in the era of COVID-19, a crowded church with people packed together is…
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A small church sanctuary area

How to Make a Small Church Sanctuary Feel Bigger

Church Facilities

Churches with small sanctuaries can feel cramped, leading to an unpleasant worship experience. Sometimes, you have the resources to build a bigger church, but a lot of churches cannot afford…
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A Glossary of Church Chair Terms

Church Chairs & Furniture

When you’re in the process of buying church chairs or sanctuary furniture, you may run into some unfamiliar language. To help you make a more informed buying decision, we’ve put…
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