2014 Buildings for a New Tomorrow Rev. Dr. Patrick G. Duggan, Executive Director

Mission & Values

in Space

United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund

….This?

No, not STAR TREK

..when we say “church” today…

Then: “Church” = positive, even sublime building-centered word/picture…..

…seared into our psychic.

Now: “Church” =

…the buildings are beautiful

keep the lights onin them,

but costs are so high ….

You can’t:

Heat,

cool,

or re-build them.renovate,

We need to change….

…our thinking.

We need to embrace this new reality….

We need to co-create God’s “new thing”.

How?

The church is in a “Good Friday” season.

We must live into the reality that…

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:

1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?

Stop pretending about death.

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.

1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?

For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat…

1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?

I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink…

I was a stranger, and you invited Me in…

1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?

1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?

…naked, and you clothed Me…

1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?

I was sick and you visited Me…

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

New York 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 New York City and Rochester by the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO).

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”.

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

Resurrect the assets .

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

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

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