Judy Bender

Judy Bender has served churches nationwide since 1984, bringing over four decades of expertise in church furniture design and sanctuary renovation. Known as “The Pew Lady,” she guides congregations through layout, design, and installation with clarity and care. Judy completed The Dale Carnegie Course, and her work supports New Holland’s long-standing AWI membership and multiple Standard of Excellence awards, as well as the 2025 WBC Craftsmanship Award. Clients consistently praise her professionalism, communication, and commitment to exceptional results.

Creating a Special Baptismal Font for Your Church: Exploring the Benefits, History, and Significance of this Important Tradition

Constructing a baptismal font for your place of worship is an important task that requires careful thought and planning. It signifies for many the start of a beautiful journey, so it should be crafted with precision and attention to detail. The result will be one filled with spiritual meaning, providing lasting memories for those who …

How Do You Choose Between Church Flexible and Fixed Seating?

When your church or synagogue furniture is nearing the end of its life, or you’re opening a new house of worship, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is your seating options. The traditional answer of straight or curved pews provides comfortable sitting places encouraging fellowship. On the other hand, some contemporary congregations are …

3 Easy Steps to Increase the Longevity of Your Jewish Temple Furniture

Synagogues are holy places for Jewish people who want to pray or attend religious services and special ceremonies. But without proper care for your Jewish temple furniture, you risk a safety incident or disrespecting the symbolic history of the shul’s interior elements. That’s why it’s essential to start with high-quality wooden furniture from the worship …

Podiums vs. Lecterns for Churches: Does Your Worship Space Need Both?

If you are renovating your church or building a new one, you may see confusing terminology. Some places may use words like lectern, podium, ambos, and Bimah furniture interchangeably, but there are differences in each. The difference may be whether you are in a Catholic church, a Protestant church, or a Synagogue. Other differences include …

What Are the Different Types of Synagogue Bimah or Church Pulpit Chairs?

When your church or synagogue is ready for new worship seating, you might automatically think of pews and church chairs for your congregation. But one often neglected piece of church furniture is clergy chairs. Your pastor, reverend, priest, or rabbi often gets a seat of honor on the pulpit or bimah, giving them a much-needed …

5 Tips to Get the Money You Need for New Synagogue Seating

Upgrading your current synagogue seating shouldn’t be stressful. The process can be easy with the right furniture company, design assistance, and friendly representatives. However, one of the most significant stressors of updating your synagogue pews or chairs is how to finance it. That’s why synagogues from all over the world turned to New Holland Church …