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Facility Use Guidelines of
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
(Non-Wedding/Funeral Related Events)
It is the desire of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church (“Church”) to be a blessing to all of it’s church
members and to fulfill its mission of proclaiming Christ, being disciples and making disciples.
These guidelines have been approved by the Church body in order to provide and maintain a
high-quality facility for usages that support the mission of the Church.
Scheduling Considerations:
Events cannot be performed on holidays, holiday weekends, or during the period of
Thanksgiving week through January 1
st
without prior approval. Events will not be scheduled on
dates that conflict with special worship services or weekly events involving the church body.
All meeting requests are to be submitted in writing to the church office by completing the
Facility Use Request Form at least 30 days prior to the event date.
General Facility Guidelines:
All functions utilizing the church facility must be sponsored and attended by a member in good
standing of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and approved by Church staff according to these
guidelines.
No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or other substances, or fireworks are allowed on the church
property. No animals are allowed to be inside the church facility. No tobacco is allowed in any
form. No outside doors are to be propped or left open. No swearing, foul or vulgar language is
acceptable on the property.
Church Furnishings & Equipment:
Any furniture or equipment needed for the approved function must also be approved by the
Pastor of the church or his appointed designee. Worship Center equipment and furnishings are
to be moved only by the church audio/video personnel. Audio/Video equipment (sound
equipment, computer equipment, camera equipment, etc.) in the Worship Center is not to be
used unless prior approval by audio/video personnel has been granted.
All furnishings and equipment moved and utilized during the function are to be placed back in
original position and cleaned after use.
Decorations:
Floral arrangements and greenery in the church building are not to be moved without prior
approval. It is normal that we decorate the Worship Center for various holidays, celebrations
and special services. We may also display special promotional materials for special emphases.
Although we cannot remove such decorations for events, you may make use of and/or
supplement these decorations. All facilities, decorations, arrangements, etc. used must be
approved by the church office and restored to their original location and condition.
No decorations are to be placed on the piano or any other AV equipment. No tape, nails, tacks
or staples may be used to attach decorations to walls, woodwork or other furniture or floors.