How can local churches re-purpose aging building? How is God calling today's believers to use buildings to equip and facilitate ministry?

1. 2014 Buildings for a New Tomorrow
Rev. Dr. Patrick G. Duggan, Executive Director
United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund

2. ….This?
No, not STARTREK

3. ..when we say “church” today…

4. Then: “Church” = positive, even sublime
building-centered word/picture…..
…seared into our psychic.

5. Now: “Church” =

6. …the buildings are beautiful
keep the lights on
in them,
but costs are so high ….
You can’t:
Heat,
cool,
or re-build them.
renovate,
We need to change….
…our thinking.

7. We need to embrace this new reality….
We need to co-create God’s “new thing”.

8. How?
The church is in a “Good Friday” season.
We must live into the reality that…

9. During this “Good Friday” season…
We need to stop whispering, worrying, and mourning.
Good Friday was “good” because of what came after…
2. In 2050, what kind(s) of space(s) will Christ followers
need to live out the mission and values of the church?
3. How can we position church assets today
to co-create the buildings for a new tomorrow?
1. How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?
Let us grapple with “Resurrection” questions:

10. 1.How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?
Stop pretending about death.

11. Keep it mission-focused: Matthew 25 & 28 Social Enterprises
1.How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?
• Multiple streams of income
• Sustainable, mission-focused business models.

12. 1.How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?
For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat…

13. 1.How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?
I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink…

14. I was a stranger, and you invited Me in…
1.How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?

15. 1.How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?
…naked, and you clothed Me…

16. 1.How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?
I was sick and you visited Me…

17. 1.How may we co-create a “new thing”
in church buildings?
I was in prison and you came to Me…
Social Finance NY State Workforce Re-Entry 2013 LLC
Thursday, 02 January 2014 01:40
NewYork has launched the nation’s first state-
led Pay for Success project, an initiative to
train and employ formerly incarcerated
individuals. Private sector and foundation
investors raised $13.5 million in less than six
weeks to fund the initiative. Services will be
provided over four years in NewYork City and
Rochester by the Center for Employment
Opportunities (CEO).

18. 2. In 2050, what kind(s) of space(s) will Christ
followers need to live out the mission and values
of the church?
Innovate. Fail often.
Try:
• new uses
• mixed uses
• partnerships
• “strange bedfellows”.

19. 3. How can we position church
assets today to co-create the
buildings for a new tomorrow?
Resurrecttheassets.

20. 3. How can we position church assets
today to co-create the buildings for a
new tomorrow?
Sell properties and use proceeds
for other missional purposes.
Church buildings in growth regions
New or renewing church
initiatives
Matthew 25/28 objectives

21. God is calling us to co-create a more excellent way.

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