OUR HOUSE OF WORSHIP Series
Your church facilities - be they a traditional church, a meeting room, a converted house, a school, or a campground - require good stewardship to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming place for your programs.
Caring for your building is an important ministry.
• Will the furnace survive the winter?
• Does the electrical system meet current needs?
• Does the roof need replacing?
• Can the carbon footprint be reduced?
• How do I keep a project on time and on budget?
Find the answers to these questions and more in the Our House of Worship series.
Our House of Worship: How to Identify Major and Minor Maintenance Needs
Our House of Worship: How to Manage Major Maintenance and Remodel Projects
OUR HOUSE OF WORSHIP: HOW TO IDENTIFY MAJOR AND MINOR MAINTENANCE NEEDS
Knowing the current state of your facility is key to prioritizing repairs, renovations, or remodels
Learn how to:
■ Research your building's maintenance and remodel history
■ Identify your building's current condition from A to Z
■ Prioritize the building survey results
■ Present your findings to the Church Council
REVIEWS:
"Osborne has created a church building survey tool that is thorough, extremely easy to follow and thought-provoking."
Carl Knirk, Canon for Stewardship, Planned Giving, and Evangelism, Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Seattle WA
"This book is excellent. Every congregation, large and small, should have it."
Kevin Hulett, Building Steward, Linn Grove Presbyterian Church, Linn Grove IA
ISBN 978-0-9840776-0-1
Our House of Worship: How to Identify Major and Minor Maintenance Needs
$14.95
OUR HOUSE OF WORSHIP: HOW TO MANAGE MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND REMODEL PROJECTS
This handy book is a detailed guide for the volunteer Building Steward, walking through the entire renovation and remodel process
Learn How to:
■ Communicate with the Church Council and the Congregation
■ Identify which professionals you need and how to choose them
■ Prepare a detailed list of what to include in the bid
■ Keep a project on time and on budget
■ Deal with on-going issues, such as cleaning and special events
■ Plan future building needs
REVIEWS:
"With this book in hand, a church volunteer can navigate his or her way through to a successful major maintenance or remodel project on time and on budget. Not only has Liz Osborne provided the tools to do that, she has outlined how to plan for the future."
Carl Knirk, Canon for Stewardship, Planned Giving, and Evangelism, Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Seattle WA
ISBN 978-0-9840776-5-6
Our House of Worship: How to Manage Major Maintenance and Remodel Projects
$23.95