Podcast Episode #205

A look at how churches can better steward their facilities and how to deal with opposition to facility usage.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* College football stadiums are possibly the only large facilities used less often than most church worship centers.

* Ministry is about using resources to reach people for Christ. It's not about hoarding resources.

* If your church lets outside groups use its facility, a clear rental policy needs to be in place.

* We've been doing the same things for so long that we rarely stop and ask "is this the best use of our space?"

* A facility usage audit is often critical to growing your small groups on campus.

* The type of seating you place in your worship center determines what else can be done in that room.

* Stage size is something to consider when making any changes to seating or design of a worship center.

* Church facilities are one of the largest expenses in a church budget. We should steward those expenses well.

The eight ways your church can use your church facilities more effectively are:

* Determine your philosophy of sacred space

* Partner with other organizations

* Create a church within a church

* Have a clear rental policy

* Do a facility audit (including space audit)

* Think creatively about space

* Think wisely when purchasing new fixtures and seating.

* Check your insurance policy for any specific exclusions

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Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast

* Brentwood Baptist Deaf Church