Description
This resource explores the opportunities and challenges associated with faith communities renting or sharing their facilities with outside ministries, organizations, business endeavors, or community groups. It provides leaders with a balanced framework for evaluating how shared space can generate additional revenue, expand community impact, and increase stewardship while also addressing concerns related to scheduling, maintenance, liability, and mission alignment. From this video, congregational leaders considering or engaged in renting out part of their facilities, grounds, or property can learn the issues to explore in making those arrangements.Features
- Searchable transcript
- Links to related building issue videos
Practical Applications
- Watch this video with your pastoral and congregational leaders to help determine whether renting or sharing facilities aligns with your congregation's mission and long-term vision.
- Use the information in this video to guide boards in developing policies related to facility use, liability, scheduling, and partnerships.
- Assist congregations in identifying opportunities to increase community engagement and generate sustainable revenue through shared space arrangements.
