Church Property Stewardship Mandate: Introduction eBook (Series Book 1 of 8)

Description

This is the introduction ebook to the Series presented by Churches For Sale Group entitled The Church Property Stewardship Mandate. This is eBook 1 of 8, which introduces you to the series. 

Is your church facility your largest asset, yet your biggest financial liability? In an era of rising costs and fluctuating giving, relying solely on tithes is no longer sustainable.

The Church Property Stewardship Mandate is the essential roadmap for Pastors, Trustees, Finance Committees, and Property Teams ready to transform their underutilized space into a consistent, mission-funding revenue stream. This guide provides a step-by-step, three-part framework to secure your financial future while deepening your community impact.

What You Will Master:

Strategic Assessment & Planning

• The Space & Time Audit: Learn how to systematically inventory every room, field, and parking lot to find hundreds of hours of hidden revenue potential.
• Defining the Ideal Tenant: Use our “Mission Filter” to identify high-quality, mission-aligned partners (Daycares, Non-Profits, Small Businesses) and create your “No-Go” list for immediate protection.

Financials & Pricing Strategy

• Setting Fair, Profitable Rates: Master the Cost-Plus Model to calculate your true floor price and structure a powerful Tiered Pricing System (Ministry, Community, and Commercial Rates).
• Navigating the Tax Landmine: Gain clarity on the complex issue of Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) and understand the critical difference between renting non-debt-financed and debt-financed property.

The Legal and Liability Blueprint

• Drafting a Rock-Solid Agreement: Get the blueprint for enforceable Lease Agreements and Facility Use Agreements, including the vital Use Restriction Clause to protect your doctrinal beliefs.
• Mandatory Risk Transfer: Learn the non-negotiable insurance requirements: demanding Certificates of Insurance (COI), mandating Additional Insured Status, and the critical Duty to Defend (Indemnification) to legally shield your church from tenant-caused liabilities.

Stop diverting mission funds to pay utility bills and maintenance. This resource gives you the knowledge to manage your assets wisely, secure a sustainable financial margin, and fully unleash your ministry’s impact on your community every day of the week.

Equip your team and start generating income today.