For many churches, generating additional income is becoming increasingly important. Buildings cost more to maintain, staffing is expensive, and congregations rarely have more to give every time costs rise. But many churches have another significant asset sitting in...
For generations, church income has largely depended on congregational generosity. While giving and tithing remain an integral part of church life, many communities are now facing increasing financial pressure as maintenance and energy costs rise alongside changing...
The Pricing Landscape One thing I keep coming back to lately is how often churches assume that lower pricing will make it easier for them to offer venue hire. I completely understand why, because I think many churches have a real desire to be accessible and...
In the Details I’m often immersed in the practicalities of making mission-led income a reality. On a typical Tuesday, I’m likely deep in the details: designing a pricing structure that actually works for a specific local context, or obsessing over a space strategy to...
The Tension If you are new to venue hire or even just thinking about setting it up, you will probably feel a bit of tension. On one hand, you want to protect your building as a place of worship. On the other hand, you can see the need to support your church...
