[georgia peach]

Yes, faith in Christ who used this stunning edifice to touch the heart of an unbeliever and chased him down until he fell in love.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Christ chases each of us in ways suited individually to each of us, within the broad parameters of His will and holiness. But it's never the building nor any other means that does the saving or deserves misplaced credit--it is always and only God the Trinity.

Because you used the phrase "Christ...chased him down," you may already be acquainted with the poem The Hound of Heaven, which is based on that metaphor. If not, there's a link.