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Operations Archives - Page 41 of 51 - Church Executive

The role of a facility manager: then vs. now

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church campus maintenance, church facility management, Church maintenance, church stewardship, church upkeep, Facility Management

September 18, 2015 at 12:50 pm.

In our previous series installment, we explored the vast contrasts between facility management and facility maintenance. The chasm has grown significantly over the past few decades. And, over the next several years, I believe it will grow at even a greater rate. Why?
Because these facilities’ levels of complexity require a certain level of expertise and proactive thinking. Additionally, houses of worship are being more intentional with the care and life cycle management of their facilities.

CAPITAL PLANS 101: What they are. Why you need one.

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church campus management, church facilities, Church facility, Church Finance, church funding, church management, facilities management

September 18, 2015 at 12:34 pm.

“We’re an old church; we just replace things when they break.”

This is the common response when I ask church leaders throughout the nation about their long-term capital planning strategy. While this statement might be true for many worship facilities, for many years, that doesn’t mean it’s the wisest form of stewardship for a church’s physical assets.

Church cafés: best practices: purchasing and supplies

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cafe operations, church cafe, church cafe operations, church coffee, church coffee shops, church refreshments, church revenue

September 16, 2015 at 3:51 pm.

Tried-and-true strategies for keeping café costs in check

Media duplication: how to determine your church’s equipment needs

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CD duplication, church audio, church audiovisual, church duplication, church media, church outreach, church technology, DVD duplication, media duplication

September 16, 2015 at 2:52 pm.

Thousands of churches and religious organizations use CDs and DVDs as the primary means to distribute important content. It’s for good reason, too: CDs and DVDs are inexpensive to produce and user-friendly for even the least tech-savvy viewers and listeners — whether they’re at home, in the car or at the office.

Step up your streaming game

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church audiovisual, Church broadcasting, church streaming, Church streaming media, church technology, streaming media

September 16, 2015 at 2:47 pm.

From newbie to pro, here’s some equipment advice from the experts

Science behind the seat: floor planning makes all the difference

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church architecture, church auditoriums, church chairs, church floor planning, church pews, church seating

September 16, 2015 at 2:35 pm.

Congratulations! You and your congregation have made the decision to invest in new sanctuary seating.

Now what?

Church transportation: survey the safety landscape

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church bus, church bus driver safety, church bus safety, church bus selection, church buses, church driver safety, Church transportation, church vehicle selection, transportation ministry

September 16, 2015 at 2:15 pm.

Good bus drivers avoid potholes, speedbumps and potentially dangerous conditions on the road.

Church leaders should be just as vigilant about heeding potentially dangerous conditions — for themselves and their precious cargo.

Small, but mighty: key elements of effective small group classroom design

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adult classrooms, church architecture, church classrooms, Church Construction, Church design, church small group spaces, church small groups, small group spaces

September 16, 2015 at 2:05 pm.

Small group classrooms are integral to the spiritual life of the contemporary Church. They’re spaces of discipleship, where members and guests can digest the heart of what Christ is teaching us. They’re also places of prayer and intimate growth.

As such, it’s important that small group classrooms accommodate a great range of activities and group sizes. Yet, they must also be intimate enough that individuals feel comfortable expressing their doubts, questions and struggles surrounding faith.

It’s a delicate balance of familiarity and flexibility.

Sound (system) decisions: why you need a consultant

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

September 16, 2015 at 12:34 pm.

If you were ill, you’d seek a qualified doctor to diagnose and treat what ails you. After all, trying to diagnose and treat yourself — without medical expertise — is likely to lead to a bad outcome.

When you have problems with the sound in your church, the same reasoning applies.

What are banks looking for?

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Church Finance, church financial management, church financing, church lending, church loans, church monetary

September 16, 2015 at 12:17 pm.

Long-term interest rates appear to have bottomed out and are projected to increase by year-end. So, now is the time to consider borrowing funds to undertake important building initiatives or refinancing existing debt.