Category Archives: Facilities

God has placed within the Body leaders with different spiritual gifts to bring balance.

Spiritual Gift of . . .

Building projects would benefit from such a diverse leadership team so as to consider all aspects. . . . Continue reading Building Projects Benefit from More than One Type of Leader→

Often there’s ministry in the church and then there’s facilities management and building maintenance. In essence, when we compartmentalize different tasks in the church like that, it’s as though we’re saying we don’t need God’s power in that area like we do in other areas. Then, we treat it merely like a business or worldly endeavor.

Why We Need to View Facilities Management & Building Maintenance as a Ministry . . . Continue reading Facilities Management & Building Maintenance a Ministry?→

Have you ever noticed how conflict ensues over what color of carpet to get, the type of chairs, what can be hung on walls, etc.? Some of these disagreements can get so out of hand that a church divides. Often the original issues are long forgotten at that point. What happens? — People feel so strongly about their preferences that they get controlling. It’s no longer about making improvements to the building but who’s going to win. . . . Continue reading Weirdness Surrounding Church Buildings→

We know that Scripture is useful (2 Tim. 3:16-17) and powerful (Heb. 4:12). But, we won’t experience it’s power and benefit unless we align with it. When it comes to church facilities, that means the building must reflect the keeping of God’s Word, but how? . . . Continue reading Building Reflect the Keeping of God’s Word?→

We may not usually think of a church leader’s role as a shepherd in conjunction with facilities management yet … Think of an actual shepherd. While their primary responsibility may be the sheep, they also must concern themselves with the sheep’s pasture. Is it . . . Continue reading Leader’s Role as a Shepherd and Facilities Management→

Some leaders compartmentalize leadership responsibilities into ministry versus business-oriented tasks, with facilities management falling into the latter category. When we do that, we risk putting less attention into how we manage certain areas. We may let down our guard and display attitudes not consistent with Christ-like qualities. It can even translate into . . . Continue reading Leader Qualities Matter Even in Facilities Management→