In When I Relax I Feel Guilty, Tim Hansel writes of his years working for a Christian organization: "I would work … six or seven days a week. And I would come home feeling that I hadn't worked enough. So I tried to cram even more into my schedule. I spent more time promoting living than I did living."
Many active church people know what Hansel's talking about. One committee meeting leads to another. ...
Churches who use space effectively can accommodate their meeting, classroom, and worship needs. They know how to make their building big when they need it big, and small when it should be small. Use this assessment to help determine how efficiently your church is using its space.
An Inviting Facility Make your building one that people want to come back to again and again. Leith Anderson
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Church facilities have the potential to distract, or to communicate an unwanted message. At their best, they can glorify God and invite people into Christian fellowship. Creating this kind of a church involves making conscious decisions about what the facilities say to those who gather. How inviting is your church facility to those who use it? Consider each question and rate your church on a "five-star" ...
Safe and Secure People and procedures properly aligned can enhance the safety of your church. Richard Hammar
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To develop an effective risk management program, church leaders should establish a facility safety team. The team should oversee safety inspections and provide regular feedback to church leaders on how to reduce risks and injuries that can hurt people and harm ministry. Does your church have such a team? If so, how well does it function?
Safety Team Members
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Well-developed policies regarding the use of church facilities create a clear understanding between church leaders and users of the facilities—critical to good relationships with members and non-members alike. They also help to limit the church's exposure to property damage and injury claims should something go wrong in the use of the facilities. How clear are your facilities use policies in ...
Churches often allow their property to be used by a variety of outside groups. Some churches charge rent for the use of their property, while others do not. Several legal and tax issues are raised whenever a church allows groups to use its property. Assess how your church understands and practices sound policies on these issues.
Impact on the Church's Exemption from Federal Income Taxation
Maintaining Efficiency Keep utility bills low and the attractiveness of your building high. Thomas G. Dolan
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If you are building a church, you can take steps from the beginning to insure that the facility is efficient. But the vast majority of churches are already built. How do we know that our buildings and facilities are efficient and easily maintained? Rate your church in these areas.
Today's church fills more roles than only a "house of worship." It is also a classroom, restaurant, counseling office, concert hall, and community service agency. How important is it to have your future church home be fitted to meet these changing needs? Or is the power of tradition a more important driver in your decision-making?
Kid-Friendly Facilities Are you considering children as you plan for your building use and design? Thomas G. Dolan
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Church design is definitely changing in regards to children. Instead of focusing on the kids being "out of sight and out of mind," facilities are being designed to make them a priority. How child-friendly are your facilities?
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