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...
More Than a Building There is a tension I often encounter when talking to church leaders. On the one hand, your building is the hub of what you do; you love the community and the ministry that takes place within its walls. On the other hand, these spaces are often...
Radical Generosity How can churches steward our resources, sustain our mission, and bless our communities in a way that feels both generous and sustainable? Many of us grapple with this question, striving to balance the call to radical generosity with the need to...
Intro Let me begin by saying I am sure we will all have different opinions about this, which is fine! You should do what is right for your church, your beliefs, your values, and what God is calling your church to do in each season. I do, however, think this is an...