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RALEIGH -- Schools and homes aren’t the only Earth-friendly buildings around the state. Churches are getting in on the environmental kick as well.

“We believe that one of the primary aspects of God is that God is creator and we as the creatures are commissioned to care for the Earth,” said Jack McKinney, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church pastor.

To do that, the church paid $170,000 more to build a new chapel, fellowship hall, children’s classrooms and playgrounds with new green technology.

“We knew that would be a large upfront amount financially,” said McKinney of the purchase. “We knew that would pay off over the years if we put in that investment. But we didn't do it just for the money. We did it because it was important to us theologically for our faith to take care of Earth.”

The church uses efficient light bulbs, recycled metal shingles and natural light to help cut down on electricity costs. It sounds unique for a church, but not entirely.

“It's a growing movement,” said Jill Rios of N.C. Interfaith Power and Light. “Interfaith Power and Light now has programs in 29 states. North Carolina is one of the affiliate programs and we're probably one of the largest networks.”

The group helped work with Pullen Memorial Baptist, and honored it for the new addition. Rios hopes to spread the good word about going green.

“This is something that is really tangible, this is something that can be done in any church, any congregation throughout the state and beyond,” she said.