Podcast Episode #074

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We tackle a post by Dr. Chuck Lawless on church facility issues. In doing so, we cover everything from upright pianos to dirty diapers.

Some highlights from the episode:

* Paper signage can communicate you don't care about the professionalism of your church.

* You wouldn't put children's furniture in adult classes, so why would you put adult furniture in children's classes?

* If parents don't feel their kids are safe at a church, they likely will not return.

* Facility issues communicate our level of concern about the quality of God's house.

* Don't assume facility issues have no bearing on the perception of your church.

* Consider hiring a mystery guest to evaluate your church from an outside perspective.

The 15 church facility issues we cover are:

* No obvious main entrance.

* An unmarked (or unattended) welcome center.

* Paper signage.

* Old information on screens or bulletin boards.

* Unsecured children’s area.

* Windowless doors in the children’s area.

* “Big people” furniture in children’s rooms.

* Clutter.

* Open outlets in preschool rooms.

* Dirty carpet.

* Odors.

* Unstocked bathrooms.

* Poor lighting.

* Few garbage cans.

* Faded paint.

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Resources

* Five Reasons Your Church Might Consider Using eBay to Increase Giving