Generally, priority shall be given to church members, their immediate families, and organized groups that are part of the ministry, organization, or sponsored activities of the church. The leadership of Cornerstone Bible Church must approve all uses of church facilities. This policy applies to all church facilities, regardless of whether the facilities are connected to the church’s sanctuary, because the church sees all of its property as holy and set apart to worship God (Colossians 3:17). Likewise, church facilities may not be used in any way that contradicts the church’s faith. Therefore, in no event shall persons use any church facility who hold, advance, advocate, or engage in beliefs that contradict the church’s faith. It could also cause confusion and scandal to church members and the community who may reasonable perceive that by allowing use of our facility, the church agrees with the beliefs or practices of the persons or groups using its facilities. Allowing facilities to be used by those who express beliefs or engage in practices contrary to the church’s faith would have a severe, negative impact on the message that the church strives to promote. Second, it is important that the church, its staff, and its members conscientiously maintain a consistent message to the community as a part of their witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Allowing its facilities to be used for purposes that contradict the church’s belief would be material cooperation with that activity, and would be in grave violation of the church’s faith and religious practice (see 2 Corinthians 6:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:22). First, the church may not in good conscience materially cooperate in activities or beliefs that are contrary to its faith.
This restricted facility use policy is necessary for two important reasons. The elders of Cornerstone Bible Church are the final decision makers concerning use of church facilities.
Additionally, church facilities may not be used for activities that contradict, or are deemed inconsistent with, the church’s faith or moral teachings. Although not generally open to the public, we make our facilities available to approved non-members as a witness of our faith in a spirit of Christian charity, and as a means of demonstrating the gospel of Jesus Christ in practice.įacility use will not be permitted to persons or groups holding, advancing, or advocating beliefs or practices that conflict with the church’s faith or moral teachings, which are summarized in the church’s constitution, bylaws, and Statement of Faith documents. The church desires that its facilities be used for the fellowship of the Body of Christ and to bring glory to God. The church’s facilities were provided through God’s benevolence and by the sacrificial giving of church members. For weddings, please contact the church office for the Wedding Inquiries packet. To direct proper use of the facility, the following policy has been established to guide decision making and scheduling of such requests.
In addition to the corporate meeting times, others often request use of the CBC facilities including church members, attendees, and community groups. The Cornerstone Bible Church facility is a visible extension of the CBC church body and a ministry asset requiring oversight and stewardship.
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