Many churches throughout the state are building multipurpose facilities instead of separate sanctuaries, fellowship halls and educational buildings to accommodate rapid growth in membership and
Churches should have clear, concise and effectively communicated policies regarding facility use in place to prevent disagreements among members, according to Lee Wright, associate in
Recreation facilities, child-care centers, community meeting areas, disaster relief headquarters and even voting polls — throughout the state, Alabama Baptist congregations are using their multipurpose
For many churches, taking the time to develop and write down policies for using every area of the church property can seem like a tedious
Whether a building is under construction or completed, churches should always maintain adequate insurance coverage to protect against loss of buildings, facilities and content, experts
In “Planning and Building Church Facilities,” Gwenn McCormick wrote, “People today depend on their automobiles so much that churches are forced to provide adequate
It is estimated that 2,500 church fires occur every year causing more than $60 million in property loss. In Alabama, the state fire marshal’s office
Passersby and visitors receive first impressions of churches much faster than most church leaders realize, according to building experts. Although many issues work together
