Christmas Stewardship: two words you most likely have never seen put together. In fact, I don’t believe I have ever used them together in a sentence. We talk a lot about stewarding our facilities and managing our money well. But, stewardship is more than that. Take a...
In part two of our church facility staffing series, we ended with the following question: How can you recapture 11.5 hours a week? Is that even possible? Hint: It is. But you have to be intentional and take action. In the following paragraphs, we will evaluate...
Northside Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, TN faced significant challenges in managing their HVAC system effectively. The church’s expansive building was often heated or cooled unnecessarily, leading to excessive energy waste and operational inefficiencies. Staff had...
Churches these days represent a lot more than just providing a brick-and-mortar venue where people come together to worship. Today, churches are communities. Yes, today parishioners don’t just arrive at church, attend service and go home. They visit the social hall...
Ensuring the safety and security of congregants and property is a top priority for any church. While churches are places of worship and fellowship, they are also vulnerable to security threats, ranging from vandalism to more serious incidents. Therefore, in the...
Over the years, I have met with dozens of administrators, executive pastors, operations directors, and facility personnel. Through my experience, I have seen a discrepancy between how people define these two phrases: facility management and facility maintenance. While...
I have had a number of churches request proposals for a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) who then tried to compare our offering to a Reserve Study. There is actually a HUGE difference between these two reports, and I thought it would be prudent to help...
How many of you have ever watched the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day? Year after year, I would watch this in preparation for the Rose Bowl and college football. Around the time of World War II, the theme of the parade was “Be Prepared,” according to...
The term Executive Pastor is not to be found in the Bible...at least from what I can find. So, what are they, who are they, what do they do? I talked to Dr. John C. Mrazek who is an XP, but also a consultant to churches who may need some assistance in this area. ...
Seriously, stop. If you are not seeking and following energy saving guidelines, you are spending money you do not have to. Money spent on facilities, when not necessary, take away dollars available for your ministerial mission. The logical response to this opening is...
Have you ever heard the old adage about the 2 happiest days of boat ownership? “The day you buy it and the day you sell it." If you're a boat owner, this saying may best describe your ownership experience. So what about our ministry tools? While most of us will never...
I have been reading a book by John Maxwell entitled How Successful People Think. It's a short and easy read...you should pick up a copy. One of the sections of the book is on Creative Thinking. I have always thought of myself as a creative thinker and so this section...
Church facilities who can show and maintain diligent sanitation practices will better manage an indefinite period of transition to a new normal.
Facility Management Software is a vital tool to aid with the monthly, daily, and periodic tasks of church facility maintenance. While there are many good products on the market, there are some features that you should consider essential as you go through your...
Whether you’re brand new to facilities management or you’ve been doing it for years, we’ve got some tips and encouragement for you
Learn how to safely reopen your church after the COVID-19 lockdown through these informative videos.
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