Have you ever heard the old adage about the 2 happiest days of boat ownership? “The day you buy it and the day you sell it." If you're a boat owner, this saying may best describe your ownership experience. So what about our ministry tools? While most of us will never...
If you have read my blogs for just about any time at all, you know that I am a big Seth Godin fan. A few years ago he posted a blog entitled "Cheap Shower Curtains" that really caught my attention. Here is an excerpt: The unskilled cost accountant might suggest you...
You have probably heard that first impressions of your church facility happen very quickly when a first-time guest comes in. So, we push our facility team to keep entrances clean. The concern is, what does clean mean to you? Clean is one part of a proper cleaning...
I have been reading a book by John Maxwell entitled How Successful People Think. It's a short and easy read...you should pick up a copy. One of the sections of the book is on Creative Thinking. I have always thought of myself as a creative thinker and so this section...
Many churches are dealing with aging buildings and a declining attendance/membership. When this happens, they find themselves in a situation with more building than they need. This issue is generally caused by a couple of factors: 1. The church has declined in...
Christmas Stewardship: two words you most likely have never seen put together. In fact, I don’t believe I have ever used them together in a sentence. I talk a lot about stewarding our facilities and managing money well. But, stewardship is more than that. Take a...
In addition to preventive maintenance, there’s another critical aspect to stewarding the resources entrusted to you: safety. While you can’t guarantee everyone’s safety 100% of the time, there are practical actions you can take to reduce the likelihood of...
If you have been a part of any management classes, you have probably heard the term “Management by Wandering Around.” This concept really took off in the early 80s, and is characterized by management in taking the time to wander around their company and engage in...
Facility Management Software is a vital tool to aid with the monthly, daily, and periodic tasks of church facility maintenance. While there are many good products on the market, there are some features that you should consider essential as you go through your...
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