PURPOSE:
representatives serving on temporary stateside assignment. The Stateside Residence Coordinators shall administer this policy and recommend revisions or changes to the church for approval.
RESERVATIONS:
1. Requests for use of the residence should be in writing using the Stateside Residence Request Form.
2. Reservations will be accepted up to three (3) years in advance of planned occupancy.
3. The length of stay will be determined on an individual basis. There is no minimum or maximum length of stay requirement. However, to facilitate the reservations of other families, the length of occupancy, including the beginning and ending dates, must be agreed to in writing at the time of the
reservation.
4. Reservations are not committed to until the church confirms them to the family in writing.
Stateside Residence Request Form
CHURCH RESPONSIBILITY:
1. To encourage mutual fellowship and ministry between the family and the church.
2. To make the residence available to the family for the dates agreed to.
3. To maintain the property in good condition according to normal housing standards.
4. To provide appropriate furnishings, appliances, fixtures, kitchen utensils, and linens for the home.
5. To address any maintenance or repair issues in a timely fashion.
6. To provide all utilities including gas, electric and water.
RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITY:
1. The church realizes that families will have speaking and representing responsibilities while on stateside assignment. Yet, we believe it’s important that families also have a “home church” with worship, small group, and ministry opportunities that provide for meaningful relationships and continued spiritual growth. Therefore, families on a one-year assignment or longer are encouraged to become members of First Baptist Church in Willard (either Full or by Watch Care) and all families are encouraged to participate in worship, Bible study, and ministry as much as their schedule allows.
2. There is no charge for the use of the residence. Families are asked, however, to reimburse the church for actual utility costs including gas, water and electricity. Telephone, broadband internet, and television are also available, if desired.
3. Residents are expected to care for the house, including normal cleaning, and to take reasonable precautions to protect the house during their stay. They are expected to report any maintenance or repair issues to the church promptly.
4. While the church will maintain property insurance on the structure and church owned contents,residents are strongly urged to secure renter’s insurance that covers their personal property.
5. Furniture or other items should not be removed the property without prior approval.
6. Pets are not permitted.
7. When vacating the premises, the condition of the house should be the same as when residents moved in, except for normal wear.
For additional information or to request use of the Stateside Residence, contact the Stateside Residence Coordinators, First Baptist Church, 202 W. Jackson, P.O. Box 188, Willard, MO 65781.
Phone – 417-742-2751
E-mail address is: info@firstbaptistwillard.org