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The 5-Spot Freshness Test 

A quick evaluation of how your church looks to a stranger.

 Directions:  Spend ? minutes in ? spots and answer ? questions. 

SPOT	QUESTION                                                     A+      B         C         D         F
Spot ? Church Parking Lot Park in a guest parking spot five minutes before Sunday morning worship. If guest parking is not marked, choose the farthest space in the lot. Sit in your car as you answer these questions.	1) Overall visual appeal of church                   ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    building2) Visual appeal of landscape and sidewalks     ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    Trimmed, shoveled, flowers3) Evaluate church sign. Attractive,                 ?       ?       ?       ?       ?     Current, clean, states worship time4) Evaluate main entrance. Attractive? Is             ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    street # visible? Is it obvious where to enter?         5) Evaluate people and car activity.                 ?       ?       ?       ?       ?     Attractive? Inviting?
Spot ? Main Church Entrance Open the door. Take one step inside.	1) Carefully evaluate the front door.                     ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    Consider paint, glass, cleanliness, hardware  2) Upon entry, what is first impression?               ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    Is entry foyer bright or dark? Music? People?            3) First impression of style and decor.                  ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    Updated? First class? Christ-centered art?                                      4) First impression of cleanliness                          ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    Consider carpet, paint, storage5) Evaluate printed materials in entry area.          ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    Current? Enticing? Informative?

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SPOT	QUESTION                                                     A+      B         C         D         F
Spot ? Back Row Panoramic  Go inside the church worship area. Sit on the third row from the rear on the right side.	1.  Is your pew/chair perfectly clean?                    ?       ?       ?       ?       ?2. Evaluate overall appearance of sanctuary.       ?       ?       ?       ?       ?Bright? Worshipful? Intriguing? Seasonal? 3.  Look carefully around the room.                       ?       ?       ?       ?       ?  Any repairs needed?                4. Are printed materials, envelopes,                  ?       ?       ?       ?       ? books orderly and current?5.  Grade the décor of the worship center.            ?       ?       ?       ?       ? Does the décor enhance worship? Appear to be first-class, updated, beautiful?
Spot ? Central Hallway Go to the most trafficked hallway or lobby area of the church (not main entrance). Stand in the center.	1. There are clearly marked directions to             ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    restrooms, childcare, worship center, etc. 2.  The walls appear to be freshly painted            ?       ?       ?       ?       ? 3.  Wall displays are current; reflect                      ?       ?       ?       ?       ?     upcoming events; piques your interest 4.  Art and wall décor reflect Christ.                      ?       ?       ?       ?       ?   5. Appealing, current color scheme and               ?       ?       ?       ?       ?    Décor. No visible storage.
Spot ?  A Parental Perspective  Using only directional signs, find the preschooler’s classroom area. Stop just outside the first classroom.	1.  How difficult was the children’s area to find?  ?       ?       ?       ?       ?2.  From this spot, can you see any clues that Christian teaching happens here?                ?       ?       ?       ?       ?3.  Does it appear safe and secure?                    ?       ?       ?       ?       ? 4.  How is the smell? Lighting? Cleanliness?      ?       ?       ?       ?       ?5.  Does the room you see look inviting               ?       ?       ?       ?       ?     for a child? Stimulating?                                                                               A+      B         C         D         F
TOTAL	Write total of each grade here.                           ____   ____   ____   ____   ____   Multiply each.                                                      X10    x5     X1     X1     X0   Add totals.                                                         ____+____+___ +___ +___     SCORE

 Score:     200-250    Amazing. Well done, faithful church. Keep on shining!               120-200    Room for improvement. Give Him your best.    70-125    Mediocre. Just a little effort will make a big difference.       25-70    It’s time for an upgrade. Do everything as unto the Lord.      0–25    Needs work. Get busy, church. It’s worth the effort.