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Sound (system) decisions — maintaining your investment

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church A/V, church audio, church loudspeakers, church sound system design, church sound systems

November 15, 2015 at 3:13 pm.

Over the past few months, we’ve talked extensively about what to look for in a sound system. We’ve looked at different types of loudspeakers and audio technology. We’ve talked about evaluating your sanctuary space, your style of service, and your budget. And, we’ve talked about the importance of hiring a professional for what amounts to one of the biggest investments your church will make.

It makes sense, then, to conclude this series by talking a bit about maintaining your investment.

Church Transportation: Long-term maintenance considerations

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church bus, church bus maintenance, church bus selection, church transportation maintenance, church transportation ministry, church vehicle maintenance, church vehicle selection

November 15, 2015 at 3:03 pm.

If you’re in the market for a church bus, you really need to think about what happens “down the road” — i.e., in terms of maintenance.

Here are six questions you should ask before you buy, and some expert advice.

The top 5 facility management challenges

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church campus maintenance, church facilities, church facility management, church facility planning, Church maintenance, church upkeep, facilities management

November 15, 2015 at 2:57 pm.

An article published by Corrigo, Inc. — specialists in work order and time-tracking solutions — shares the findings of a survey devoted to identifying the top five facility management challenges. Based on the feedback of 1,200 respondents, the results for commercial markets bear similarities to the challenges faced by church facilities managers.

Church management software: Ask “Why?” before you buy

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ChMs, ChMS selection, church management, church management software, church software, church software selection, church technology, CMS, software selection

November 15, 2015 at 2:40 pm.

Changing a church management system (ChMS) is a big deal for a church of any size. Make sure you understand why you want your church to undergo this shift.

Choosing the right ChMS = not choosing a ChMS at all

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ChMs, ChMS selection, church management, church management software, church software, church software selection, church technology, CMS, software selection

November 15, 2015 at 2:34 pm.

You don’t need new church management software.

Traditional ChMS is old, antiquated and isn’t best suited to help your ministry grow the right way. Why get another software system that shares similarities to the one you currently have? They’ll both just continue to underperform and eat up too much of your time.

(Was that attention-grabbing enough?)

8 key questions: How to choose the right management system for your church

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ChMs, ChMS selection, church management, church management software, church software, church software selection, church technology, CMS, software selection

November 15, 2015 at 2:25 pm.

Whether you’re hoping to convert from one church management software system to another — or even trying church software for the first time — you probably know by now that it takes a lot of planning and consideration before you and your church finally decide.

To help you along, here’s a handful of important questions to help your church find the best fit for its needs.

Construction financing, revisited

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Church Construction, church construction financing, Church expansion, Church Finance, church finance trends, church lending, church lending trends, church loans

November 15, 2015 at 2:19 pm.

A true ministry banker understands that business administrators at religious institutions might only undertake a major commercial construction project once or twice in their careers.

A lender with specialized expertise in financing religious institutions will not expect you to intimately understand or fully anticipate the commercial construction and related borrowing processes. Rather, a lender with a depth of experience banking this segment can provide consultation and guide you through the process.

Nevertheless, the ministry will be best served when adequately prepared about what to expect.

What happens after you submit a church insurance claim?

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church claim, church fire, Church insurance, Church liability, Church risk, Church risk management, church theft

November 15, 2015 at 1:16 pm.

Accidents happen. Catastrophes are unpredictable. There are many situations a church might encounter that will require submitting an insurance claim.

To a church, the claims process can be overwhelming, as you might have little understanding of what happens behind
the scenes.

To offer insight and make the process easier for you and your insurance company, learn about who you’ll be working with, how you can be prepared after submitting a claim, and the settlement timeline.

Construction & materials: breaking down seating selection

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church chair selection, church chairs, church pews, church seating, church seating selection, sanctuary seating, worship seating

November 15, 2015 at 1:04 pm.

When we think of worship seating construction and the types of materials used, what questions first come to mind? Is engineered wood better than solid wood? How will the longevity of the fabric impact the overall life of the pews, chairs or auditorium seats? What’s a realistic expectation of foam degradation?

The unknowns can be daunting. Knowing the right questions to ask can quickly put your mind at ease.

How technology affects worship space design

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church A/V, church architecture, church technology, church worship design, sanctuary design, worship space design

November 15, 2015 at 12:53 pm.

Acoustical, audio, video and lighting systems can drastically influence — positively and / or negatively — the entire built environment of a worship space.

Regardless of the type, size, style and so on, these systems today are much like the story of an old minister of music colleague: No one would ever allow a pianist to consistently miss notes while playing for worship.

The same is true for the technical staff and the equipment used.