In Episode 350 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss the pros and cons of planting a church in an already existing church venue. Here is today’s question:
“We are looking into renting a space in an already existing church for our church plant. What are the pros and cons of starting off in an already existing church?”
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- Points to consider when deciding to meet in an existing church venue
- What equipment you can share and what equipment you shouldn’t
- Out-of-the-box ideas to finding a venue space to share
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “When looking at a church venue, get a good look at what is there. Be sure that you vet the church well, just like you would with any other facility.” – @toddadkins
- “Some of the costs are monetary and some of them are not.” – @toddadkins
- “What are the real costs? On paper it may look cheaper, but in reality, is it?” – @danielsangi
- “Flip on the script on what is usually done.” – @toddadkins
- “Get connected to someone who is really involved in the community and can introduce you to other churches.” – @danielsangi
- “For finicky items like a mic, invest in your own. .” – @danielsangi
Additional Resources:
- Check out The One Thing Podcast
- Be sure to check out all the Lifeway Leadership Network Podcasts
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Published January 7, 2019