• Is Your Church Facility Running at Its Best? Take the Quiz

    Is Your Church Facility Running at Its Best? Take the Quiz

  • This quick self-assessment will help you identify strengths, uncover potential risks, and see where you can improve your facility management practices.

    Answer each question honestly based on your current situation. At the end, you’ll receive your score and a simple breakdown of what it means, plus an invitation for a free 30-minute Facility Strategy Session to review your results.

    Instructions:

    • Read each statement and choose the option that best matches your current practices.
    • There are no “right” or “wrong” answers — the goal is to get an accurate picture of where you stand.
    • Your score will be calculated automatically.

    Click "Next" to get started. 

  • Facility Overview

  • We have a written overview of our building, systems, and key spaces.*
  • We do a full walkthrough of the facility at least once a year.*
  • More than one person knows our facility details or can access them (not just one person).*

  • Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • We have a written emergency response plan (fire, medical, severe weather, etc.) that leaders can access.*
  • We do regular safety inspections and fix issues we find.*
  • We have a disaster recovery plan to keep ministry running after a fire, flood, storm, or other major disruption.*

  • Building Assets & Systems

  • We have a complete list of all major facility assets (HVAC, roof, plumbing, electrical, building envelope, etc.).*
  • We know the age, condition, location, and expected replacement year of each major asset.*
  • Our asset list is updated when things are added, replaced, or removed.*

  • Vendor & Contractor Management

  • We review vendor/contractor performance regularly and keep records.*
  • All vendor agreements are in writing with clear expectations.*

  • Facility Inspections

  • We do regular inspections (daily, weekly, monthly, annual) and keep records.*
  • Preventive maintenance inspections are separate from regular cleaning.*

  • Preventive Maintenance

  • We follow a preventive maintenance schedule for all major systems.*
  • Preventive tasks are completed on time and tracked.*

  • Benchmarking: Tracking & Improvement

  • We compare current facility costs and performance to past years.*
  • We take action when issues show signs of getting worse.*

  • Planning & Budgeting

  • We have a facility maintenance budget.*
  • We have a plan for when major assets will be replaced (based on lifecycle).*
  • We set aside money each year for future asset replacements.*

  • Project Management

  • We plan facility projects with a budget, schedule, and clear scope of work.*
  • We follow an organized project management process.*
  • We review each project after completion to note successes and lessons learned.*

  • Volunteers & Support Teams

  • We have a committed volunteer maintenance team with clear roles and schedules.*
  • Volunteers get the training, tools, and support they need.*
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