Facility Usage
Facility Use Policy
The Rising Star Baptist Church grants the use of church facilities to individuals, community groups and organizations. Community groups and organizations who seek to use our facilities must be for the betterment of the individual through fellowship and education consistent with a Christian place of worship . Facilities are available for the following purposes: weddings, funerals, and other special events. We do not permit the use of our church for wedding receptions.
It is our desire that the property and facility that God has entrusted to us be used to serve the cause of Jesus Christ, His people, our neighbors, and our community. We want these properties and facilities to experience maximum use for the greatest service according to our vision, core values and goals.
The use of facilities, grounds, and equipment shall be confined to Christian organizations, educational and social service agencies, and other character building functions whose work is in harmony with the purpose and mission of the Rising Star Baptist Church.
Individuals, groups or organizations seeking use of our facilities will be assessed a fee to cover any costs or expenses to the Church in making the facility available. The fee shall be due and payable prior to confirmation. Any individual, group or organization using the facilities of the Church shall agree to abide in good faith by the Church's rules and regulations, which may be amended from time to time. Failure to follow the rules and regulations in good faith may cause the Church to deny access to that particular individual, group or organization.
Usage Priority
1 – Church Functions
2 – Church-Related Ministry Functions
3 – Church Member Use
4 – Non-Member Use
Rules and regulations that apply to all activities held at Rising Star Baptist Church.
- An applicant or user shall provide evidence, upon request, that the organization is non-profit is presenting itself as such.
- An applicant or user shall hold harmless the Church from any liability for bodily injury and/or property damage incurred while using the facility.
- An applicant or user shall maintain order during the use of the Church and restore the facility to its prior condition immediately following the use.
- An applicant or user shall not use the facilities if the number of persons meeting exceeds the number allowed by the local law enforcement or fire agencies.
- An applicant or user shall not smoke in the Church facilities.
- An applicant or user shall not use Church equipment, except as the user is permitted to do so by the Church.
- An applicant or user shall not alter or decorate the facility without permission.
- An applicant or user shall not continue to use the facilities beyond the designated time. Activities must be terminated to allow sufficient time for the facility to be cleared by the appointed hour.
- An applicant or user shall not list the address or phone number of the Church as its official address or phone number.
- An applicant or user shall be liable for any damage to church property incurred by their use of the facilities.
- An applicant or user is only permitted in the portion of the Church designated for the event. Applicants or users should not be in other areas of the Church or its facilities without the express permission of the Church.
- An applicant or user shall remember at all times that they are occupying a place of worship and shall not undertake or permit any activity or conduct inconsistent therewith.
- It shall be the duty of each applicant to apprise its members and guests of these rules and regulations and to make sure that they are enforced.
- Events that conflict with our mission statement will not be allowed.
The fact that a group or organization is permitted to meet at the Church does not in any way constitute endorsement of the group's policies or beliefs.
All requestors should complete a Facility Use Application Form. If you are unable to download the application, please click here contact our church office and one will be sent to you.