What is it?

 This house of Worship Report Card will give readers a summary review as to what they can expect when they go to a House of  Worship.
The report card will include a numerical grade based on the following point system.

 How does the point system work.

 A.     Points will be given in five different area’s.  1 – 4   points per area.

**  1 – 2 extra bonus points can be given in any area. **

 The points will equal a grade.

F = 0 – 4 points
D = 5 – 9 points
C = 10 – 14 points
B = 15 – 19 points
A = 20 points or more for an overall grade.

 Point Categories

 OUTSIDE APPEARANCE

 1     Point  =  Street parking only.  The parking area is poorly maintained.  The parking lot has security issues. 
        Difficult to get into the building from the parking area.

 2     Points =   Limited parking space.  Ordinary exterior appearance.

 3     Points =    Plenty of parking.  The parking lot is well maintained.  The parking lot is not difficult to use.

       4        Points =    Vast amounts of parking.  The parking lot is extremely well maintained – landscaped. 
             The parking lot is easy to use.  The parking lot has at least one handicap ramp, that goes directly to the building.

 INSIDE APPEARANCE

       1        Point  =  Limited and or no ventilation system.  Uncomfortable seating and or acoutics.  Poorly maintained interior.

 2        Points =  Interior is okay.  Acoustics – seating okay.

       3        Points =  Nice interior.  Good acoustics – seating.

       4        Points = Exceptionally nice interior.  Fantastic sound system.  Comfortable seating. 
             Furnishings – artwork are  extra special.

 SERVICES OFFERED

       1 Point:  The congregation does not offer services that reach beyond its own members.

       2 Points:  The congregation offers standard services.

       3 Points:  The congregation puts forth-extra efforts when offering standard services.

       4 Points    The congregation offers a wide range of services to its members along with the community (s).

 MESSAGE FROM THE PULPIT.

       1        Point Missing clarity – continuity – kindness – too long – poor delivery.

 2        Points  Status Quo message.  Okay delivery.

 3        Points  Insightful – easy to understand – well structured.   Good delivery.

 4        Points  Inspiring message -  great delivery.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE

       1        Point  Wish I did not go to the service.  Congregation was not friendly.

 2        Points  Did not mind going to the service.  Congregation was cordial.

 3        Points  Glad I went to the service.  Friendly congregation.

 4        Points  Fantastic service.  Wish I could go back to this House of Worship again.

  The House of Worship Report Card, may also contain the following non graded information.

 Majority of the People attending the Worship Service.

• Male – Female
• Singles – Couples – Families
• Age range – Children – Young Adults – Middle Age Adults – Senior Adults.
• Heterosexual – Homosexual – All of the above.
• Ethnic mix of the congregation is______________  when relevant.
• Economic Class:  Poor  - Lower Middle Class -  Middle Class – Upper Middle Class – Rich – Very Rich – All economic classes.
• House of Worship Classification:  Conservative  - Moderate – Liberal – Independent.  *  The word “ Ultra “, may be used with any classification. *
• Funding is  from  the following…..A.  Parent denomination  B.  Parent denomination – Congregation   C.  Congregation Only.  D.  Congregation – Visitors – Other.

***  The term “ All the above “ will be used when a majority does not exist. ***

Services offered.

(  Services can range from supporting missionaries to running a singles group.  )

 Suggestions – Comments.

 Address – Telephone Number – Web Page – Name of Clergy – General Directions to the House of Worship. being reviewed on the Web Page.