The decision to build a new facility was accompanied by a period of waiting, prayer, and trust—and the church was rewarded by seeing God’s hand at work. Grace Community paid off its existing building loan in 2020, and received a substantial donation in 2021. 2022 saw the church continuing to wait on the Lord for his guidance and provision, before deciding to move forward with building plans. All the while, the church continued to grow and expand, especially amongst younger families.

While the construction/renovation process can be an exciting time for a church, some of the most significant kingdom impact comes when the contractors put away their tools and turn the building over to the church.

The Paradox Church, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is a church passionate about saturating Fort Worth with the glory and grace of Jesus, with a particular focus on the downtown area. Originally planted 12 years ago, Paradox has since planted four churches nearby—and one of those plants has gone on to plant another church of its own.

The building itself was an unlikely choice—an old plumbing supply warehouse with stained concrete sides, huge loading dock doors, and an overgrown parking lot. But for CityView Church, this warehouse would become home. The transformation that followed seemed nothing short of miraculous, both visually and in terms of God’s timing and provision.

Today’s reality is that most churches will need to secure debt to obtain the facilities they need to minister to their communities. Here are three ways churches can be good stewards of the resources entrusted to them while managing their debt

What a remarkable time we are living here in Texas! It’s exciting for me as I moved here in late December from Florida and started working at the Foundation on January 3, 2022, after spending 30 years in banking. It’s also thrilling to see the tremendous growth happening in Texas! What an awesome opportunity for God’s church to reach the people God brings.

The property and facilities of a church are the most significant financial investment most ministries will make. The cost of these buildings is not just made up of the cost to construct them. Maintenance, utility, and insurance costs add to the total costs of owning facilities and are typically the second-highest expense in the church’s budget. This knowledge makes proper stewardship of your facilities a critical factor in the health of your church. But how do you become a good steward of your building?

Being creative in your building space use can allow the church to offer additional ministries without creating an additional financial burden on your ministry.