When a church tells me there isn’t enough demand for its space, I’m usually sceptical. That doesn’t mean every church has a huge untapped market waiting outside its doors. But people still need places to gather. The UK events industry is worth more than £60 billion,...
Could your church building generate more income? I think so many churches are sitting with the same question: could we get more from this building? Could it generate more income to resource the work we’re already doing? More broadly, how do we raise more money for...
Last week, I wrote about the four things I think churches need to consider when starting venue hire: Potential, Parameters, Process and Presence. This week, I want to make that practical. These aren’t questions you necessarily need to have perfect answers to. They’re...
There are lots of ways churches can generate income from their buildings. But once you’ve found an idea that looks promising, there’s another question: Are we actually ready to do it well? Finding the opportunity is only part of the work. I’ve spent...
There are dozens of ways churches can generate income from their buildings. The harder question is deciding which ones are actually right for your church. If you’re still looking for ideas, start with 10 Income Streams for Churches Beyond Donations. If...
