For decades, many different denominations have experienced devastating declines in attendance, finances, and influence. Thousands of church leaders have watched their congregations grow older, smaller| Cokesbury
Your capital budget isn’t just about facilities — it’s about using your facilities to further your church’s mission. To assist you in this important process, we offer Building and Funding Your Capital Budget. This video tool kit helps you understand what a capital budget is and how to engage the big questions about your church and assess your current situation. You will also learn how to organize and set priorities and how to fund your capital budget. No matter your church size, this ...| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Rosario Picardo says unused building space can be a goldmine of opportunity if a church has eyes to see how their space could be used creatively to reach the community and make ministry happen. A church’s property is one of its greatest assets. How many times have you driven by a church building during the| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Real estate expert Domenic Dutra outlines factors to be considered in determining whether selling church property might be a faithful course of action. The ideal selling situation, he explains, isn’t rushed by fiscal emergencies but is generated out of a careful planning process aligned with the ultimate mission of the church. Chances are, if you’re| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
Churches often struggle to determine a fair price when they rent space to community groups. Partners for Sacred Places, an organization helping congregations develop creative community partnerships, says the hard costs of maintaining any shared space is an objective factor that must be considered in determining the rental value. To celebrate the Lewis Center’s anniversary,| Lewis Center for Church Leadership - Advancing the knowledge and practice of ...
For decades, many different denominations have experienced devastating declines in attendance, finances, and influence. Thousands of church leaders have watc...| Wipf and Stock Publishers
