Central Baptist Church desires that the church facility would be used for the glory of God and for the edification of the believers. The primary purpose of the facilities is for the functions and activities of the congregation in its ministries. Any other use of the facilities is expected to be in harmony with the principles and standards of the congregation. Central Baptist Church also desires to see the facilities used to reach our community for Christ.

 Central Baptist Church, its staff, and its members are not responsible for thefts or accidents that take place during the use of the facilities for non-church functions.
 Please exercise common-sense safety precautions, and do not leave valuables unattended at any time.

1. Official church functions have priority of scheduling over other uses. Other uses by members, non-members, and outside groups will be scheduled on a “first come – first served” basis.

2. None of the facilities may be used for political functions or profit-making purposes. “Profit-making,” however, does not include the sale of books, music, t-shirts and the like by individuals and ministry organizations who have been approved to use church facilities for ministry-related purposes.

3. Any damage – accidental or intentional – that is done to church facilities during use will be the responsibility of the user. The Building and Grounds committee will arrange to repair any damage, with the user being financially responsible for all repair expenses.

4. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on church property.

5. Smoking and vaping are not allowed in church facilities.

6. At no time may any property (furniture, fixtures, literature, utensils, etc.) of the church be removed from the building for any purpose.

7. Any person, member or non-member who habitually fails to follow items set forth in this document, may lose the right to reserve and use the Fellowship Hall.

8. Unless otherwise approved by the Pastor, all persons attending any non-church sponsored event will not wonder or go into other parts of the church. Everyone should stay in the Fellowship Hall, or the two bathrooms directly across from the Fellowship Hall.

1. Members wishing to use the Fellowship Hall for non-church functions can reserve the Fellowship Hall by calling the church office and having their event placed on the facility use calendar. Reservations should be made at least two weeks prior to the event.

2. Once the event is on the calendar, the applicant must go to the church website / app and fill out the Fellowship Hall Agreement form, at least one week prior to event.

3. Members will not be charged a fee for the use of the Fellowship Hall, provided that any areas used are thoroughly cleaned and returned to their original configuration. If the area used is not cleaned as described below, a fee of $100 will be charged.

1. Non-members wishing to use the Fellowship Hall for non-church functions can reserve the Fellowship Hall by calling the church office and having their event placed on the facility use calendar. Reservations should be made at least two weeks prior to the event.

2. Arrangements must also be made to sign the Fellowship Hall Event Agreement – along with providing the cleaning deposit – at least one week prior to the scheduled event. Reservations are not complete until the form and fees have been submitted to the church office.

3. Non-members will be required to leave a $100 cleaning deposit, which will be returned after the event if the area(s) used is left tidy and returned to its original set-up. Deposits must be paid by check; cash will not be accepted.

4. It is the responsibility of the person paying the cleaning deposit to come back and pick up the check. If, after two weeks, the check has not been picked up, it will be deposited into the church’s general fund.

The Fellowship Hall and Kitchen are designed for celebration and togetherness. As such, we encourage their use by members and non-members alike. However, to ensure that their beauty, functionality, and safety are maintained, the following guidelines are to be observed:

1. Decorations in the Fellowship Hall should be free standing or should be affixed to the wall with removable mounting putty or command strips, rather than masking tape or scotch tape.

2. No cords, cables, or ropes are to be run across the floor in front of the exit doors.

3. Fellowship Hall furnishings are not to be removed from the Fellowship Hall.

4. Food is to be kept in the Fellowship Hall/Kitchen and not taken to other parts of the church.

5. Any food or drink brought in for the event is to be removed by the user.

6. The floor should be swept, and any spills should be mopped at the conclusion of the event.

7. It is the responsibility of those who use the Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, and Restrooms to wash any dirty dishes, dispose of all trash in the outside dumpster, and leave the area in orderly condition. Failure to do so will result in loss of the cleaning deposit.