OVERVIEW Like our own homes, the church is a place where we extend hospitality to family members and to guests. Churches need to develop policies and procedures that make their facilities available for additional use, and yet keep all of its assets protected. This download will help equip your church to host members and strangers in your facilities. Sharing your ministry space is a great way to steward the resources God has blessed you with. This download will help you apply best practices to facilities management. TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW Ground Rules for Sharing Church Space What members and visitors need to know about your facilities. By Lindsey Reardon ASSESSMENT Developing a Policy for Outside Groups Create clear understandings for facility use. By John Throop HOW TO Managing Church Facility Use Use these principles to guide your policies. By John Throop HOW TO Guidelines for Sharing Church Space Customize this sample for your own facilities use policy. HOW TO Pre-Nuptial Policies Set the expectations for facility use during a wedding. An example from Community Church THE LEGAL SIDE Before You Share Your Space What you need to know to avoid jeopardizing your tax-exempt status. By Frank Sommerville, JD, CPA THE LEGAL SIDE Tax and Liability Issues with Sharing Your Facilities Know your risks. by Richard Hammar LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 27 Copyright 2007 RELATED PRODUCTS Keeping Recreational Facilities Safe Protecting Church Property |
