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https://churchanswers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Air-conditioning-repairman-at-work.png1200628A growing number of churches are facing a silent but critical problem—one that rarely appears in budget meetings or revitalization plans. It’s not theological drift or volunteer shortages. It’s deferred maintenance.The sticker shock is real. My church is finishing a $2.2 million air conditioning project. We still have several other projects to complete. While we are making significant progress, almost all our budget surpluses from the previous several years have been earmarked for deferred maintenance.From older roofs to HVAC failures and faded paint, many congregations are simply unprepared for the cost of keeping their buildings functional and safe. And the implications are far greater than aesthetic appeal. In some cases, deferred maintenance is the warning light that a church may soon be forced to close its doors.