11/03/2026
Our staff recently gathered to walk through a homily by 100 Fold Studio founder John Hudson on why architecture matters to the story of God.
Through the framework of Creation, Rebellion, Redemption, and Restoration, John challenged us to consider how our vocation as architects fits within the larger story of Scripture.
Creation: Work was given before the Fall. In Genesis, humanity is called to cultivate and care for creation. Through the Hebrew word avad, we see that work can also be understood as service and worship. From Bezalel, filled with the Spirit for craftsmanship, to the plans for the temple, Scripture reminds us that God cares about the work of our hands.
Rebellion: The problem is not building, creativity, or technology. The problem is what we build for and whom we serve. At Babel, the people sought to “make a name for ourselves.” Our work can serve human flourishing, or it can become a pursuit of our own ambition and glory.
Redemption: Through Christ, our gifts are reoriented toward loving and serving our neighbors. John reflected on the centurion in Luke 7, whose love for his community was expressed in building a synagogue, and on Deuteronomy 22, where a building code protects a neighbor from harm. Architecture is not simply about creating buildings. It is about creating spaces where people are valued, cared for, and able to flourish. Our cities are places where faith is lived out, not only practiced within church walls.
Restoration: We design with hope, anticipating the restoration God has promised. Christ’s resurrection reminds us that His work on earth was not discarded, but carried through into resurrection. And Scripture’s final vision is not simply a return to a garden, but the New Jerusalem, a city descending from heaven. We may not know exactly what will remain of our earthly work, but we can trust that faithful labor offered to God is not meaningless.
John’s encouragement was to remember these truths as we move through the challenges and ordinary tasks of our profession. Even the tedious work, the difficult projects, and the smallest details can become acts of faithful service when offered to God.
Architecture is more than what we build. It is a way of participating in God’s story.
Creation. Rebellion. Redemption. Restoration.
Who are you working for?
