First Baptist Church of Trenton, Ohio

Approved Users and Priority of Use

The pastor or official designee must approve all uses of church facilities. Priority shall generally be given to members of the church, their immediate families, and organized groups that are part of the ministry, organization, or sponsored activities of the church. Church facilities and equipment will be made available to non-members or outside groups meeting the following qualifications:

1. Groups or persons requesting facility use must affirm that their beliefs and practices and planned uses of the facilities are in harmony with the church’s faith and practice.

2. The group or person seeking facility use must submit a signed “Church Facility Reservation Request and Agreement” form.

3. The group or person seeking facility use must be willing to take responsibility for the facilities and equipment used and must agree to abide by the church’s rules of conduct for facility use, as stated below and as described in any additional instructions by church staff.

Facility Use Hours

Facilities are available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Use outside these hours may be approved by the pastor or official designee.

Scheduling Events

Requests for facility use may be made to the secretary, by submitting the “Church Facility Reservation Request and Agreement” form. The event will be reserved and placed on the church calendar only when the pastor or official designee approves the use.

Fees

Use of church facilities is subject to a refundable $200 deposit and a use and maintenance fee of $50/day to pay for the upkeep of church facilities. Church members shall not be required to pay a fee for usage because maintenance of the facilities will be derived from member tithes and offerings.

Facility Use Guidelines

Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement

Name (Required)

Email Address (Required)

Your Phone Number (Required)

Your Address

What date are you requesting? (Required)

For whom are you requesting this event date? (Required)

Church Member

Church-Sponsored Ministry

Non-Member

Non-Member Group/Organization

If the requested use is by an organization not affiliated with the church, please briefly state the organization’s purpose and mission:

Please list the organization’s website, if any:

Please list the names of the organization’s office-holders and leaders:

Regardless of type of user, please describe which church facilities you are requesting use of and the purpose for which you intend to use the facilities:

Will you be needing audio or video equipment?

Please note: Only members of the Worship Ministry Team who have been adequately trained will be permitted to run the equipment. You may be subject to an additional fee for their services.

Audio

Video

In Sanctuary

In Family Life Center

Other Location

Do you have keys to the facility?

If you are requesting use of the church’s facilities for a wedding and/or wedding reception, please list the names and contact information of the bride and groom:

Please list the name, contact information, and religious affiliation of the person officiating the wedding:

Please describe the marriage preparation counseling or training undertaken by the bride and groom:

By typing your name and today's date below you agree to these Facility Use Policies and Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement. (Required)

Please read "Facility Use Guidelines" and the "Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement" linked above.

First Baptist Church of Trenton, Ohio

305 Cypress Avenue, Trenton, OH 45067