The concern for rebuilding the temple was shared by Nehemiah, a devout Jewish administrator, and Ezra the priest. Though each had a unique perspective, both shared a concern not only for rebuilding the temple but also rebuilding the community. Rebuilding the temple was symbolic of rebuilding faith, identity and community for returning Judean exiles to the community. It represented an important community focus both politically, economically and religiously for both. However, focus on buildings can also detract from the importance of the central purpose of the community, that being to bring together those who have been separated through exile. In both Ezra on page 157 and Nehemiah page 163, Smith-Christopher identify the suspicion of the Persian administration toward the building of walls in a time when siege warfare was prominent. The local church can benefit from building projects especially those which provide for both the church community and the larger community. One such project is the Anchorage Breakfast program which feeds approximately 150 meals per day to homeless and food insecure people in the area. The expansion of a church property to make it more functional that it will last many years is also a way of engaging members commitment to growing their church and giving it and themselves purpose.