Operations Archives - Page 39 of 46

Operations Archives - Page 39 of 46 - Church Executive

4 reasons why connecting spaces trump cattle chutes

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church campus design, Church design, church facilities, connecting spaces, facilities management, third space, third space design

May 11, 2015 at 1:16 pm.

When I started my career in church facility development in 19XX (you venture a guess), the foyer/lobby/narthex (for my liturgical friends) was generally sized to be 1- to 2-square-feet per seat in the main worship space. In those days, this space was intended to be used as a place to funnel people from the worship space to the outside or down a series of narrow corridors that led to the education, administration or fellowship areas. There was often a small table for giving / tithing envelopes or general information, along with one or two uncomfortable high-back chairs … usually not ones you would enjoy sitting in for any length of time, nor were they arranged in a manner to encourage conversation or community.

For all practicality, the foyer was nothing more than a well-appointed cattle chute. (MOO)

Not any more.

Performance bonds: beneficial or a waste of money?

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Church building, church building project, Church Construction, Church expansion, church facility management, Church Finance, church performance bond, construction financing, facility stewardship

April 17, 2015 at 1:03 pm.

For most of my professional career, I have been anti-performance and payment bond-oriented. To me, they seem like such a waste of money. In short, they’re just an insurance policy (although the Surety industry would say they are not “insurance” but rather a “guarantee” — semantics!) in the unlikely event the general contractor on a job is unable to complete the project (usually due to a bankruptcy or other major catastrophe related to the contractor). In theory, that sounds great. It almost feels like the proverbial “Get Out Of Jail” card. But is it really?

How to choose the right insurance for your church

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choosing insurance, Church insurance, church prevention, Church risk management, insuring the church

March 30, 2015 at 12:42 pm.

The one constant when purchasing insurance is uncertainty. A few days of unexpected rain can carry in its wake a flood of unwelcome expenses and stress. Thankfully, insurance minimizes the havoc that can occur from such an event.

Safety Strategies: Playing it safe

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children's ministry, children’s safety, church children, church playgrounds, Church risk management, church safety

March 30, 2015 at 12:36 pm.

Accidents and injuries were almost a given, accepted as an inevitable part of life. Even during a span of eight years of the 21st century, more than 200,000 children were treated in emergency rooms each year for playground-related injuries.

But these times, they are a changin’ — and passively accepting that kids are destined to get hurt on a playground no longer should be the case. The jungle gyms and merry-go-rounds from yesteryear have been replaced with equipment that has been built with safety in mind.

And while injuries and accidents cannot be completely prevented, there is much one can do to help keep playgrounds as safe as possible.

LED display walls: 101

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church A/V, church LED, church technology, church video, church video systems, led display walls, led video walls, pastor friendly video

March 30, 2015 at 12:27 pm.

To discuss what an LED display wall is — and how it can enhance the worship experience and your church’s financial bottom line — we must first understand what an LED is.

System components: knowing your options

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church A/V, church audio, church loudspeakers, church sound, church sound systems, pastor-friendly audio

March 30, 2015 at 12:17 pm.

In the ongoing quest to create better, more effective worship, the need for good sound is paramount. Whether clearly articulating a meaningful sermon or delivering a praise band’s impactful musical performance, it’s important that every person — in every seat — is treated to the best possible sonic experience.

A construction comeback!

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Capital Campaigns, church building project, Church Construction, construction campaign, construction fundraising, new church building, new church facilities

March 30, 2015 at 11:37 am.

Time — and, of course, the Great Recession — have altered the ways church building campaigns are done. Here, several stewardship experts weigh in.

Unregulated security solutions pose danger to schools

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children's church, children's ministry, children's spaces, christian schools, church security, kids ministry, school safety, school security

March 20, 2015 at 4:13 pm.

Schools are facing increasing pressure from school boards, parents and communities to address security vulnerabilities. That pressure is ramped up every time there is a school shooting.

In many ways, this pressure is a positive catalyst that nudges schools to take steps to reduce their safety and security risks. However, as with
most kinds of pressure, it can lead administrators to make desperate moves in order to appease stakeholders, especially when faced with significant obstacles like funding.

6 questions to challenge your church facility technical know-how

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church buildings, Church facility, church facility management, Facility Management, facility stewardship

March 9, 2015 at 3:43 pm.

If you haven’t intentionally committed as much time in making it one of the most efficient and effective operational systems as you have developing your network and IT infrastructure, you have missed an incredible opportunity to impact the financial status of your church. Also, remember that your facilities will have one of (if not the longest) life cycle of any other component of your operational systems.

How to avoid “the money pit” when purchasing a church facility

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church acquisition, Church expansion, church facilities, Church property, church real estate

February 23, 2015 at 11:08 am.

A litany of items must be explored and navigated by any church looking to acquire another facility. Be careful to not get too excited about the “deal” that you do not perform adequate due diligence. The time, energy and/or money invested will be worth every dime and minute.