Rethinking the Church Building
The church is not the building! And yet, many communities of faith find themselves navigating how to sustainably steward their sacred spaces. For the last several years, we’ve gathered stories and expertise across our connection. This toolkit seeks to help churches discern how they might view their building as an asset to their neighborhood and community. It includes:
- Key considerations before sharing your space
- Evaluating a potential building partner
- Building viability checklist
- Zoning and Tax Implications
- Determining Fair Market Value
- Implications for Human Resources
- Models to Explore
- Facility Use Policy Examples
Access the Toolkit Here
Additional Resources
10/1/24 Faith & Innovation's Rethinking the Church Building Webinar
Rethinking the Church Building
August 26, 2025
Season 2, Episode 2 of Table Talk The church is not the building! And yet, many communities of faith find themselves navigating the burdens and celebrating the gifts of caring for sacred spaces. In this episode, we’re in conversation with church leaders who are learning to use their church buildings
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