Path less taken: Sterling church sells property, chooses to remain in office building and focus on ministry

Kerri writes: "Interesting Article -- Linda H. sent me this article and I thought others might find it interesting and encouraging. Please feel free to forward ..."

Sterling church sells property, chooses to remain in office building and focus on ministry Link

Anneke writes:
"Lessons for the rental property committee:

1. Have a clear vision of what church our congregation wants to be: regarding both its spiritual direction and the most appropriate types of community involvement it would want to engage in.
2. Inform ourselves thoroughly on the present demographics and the development plans of the region we’d consider for resettling, as well as their prognosis for the future
3. Hope to see you next Sunday, Anneke"

Interesting quote: "'The economics over the last 40 years of building [churches] have just radically changed,' he said. 'At one time, if you had 150 to 200 people, you could afford to build a building, [hire] a pastor and do ministry.” He said it now takes about 600 church members to do all those things, and that Riverside has about 300 to 350 active participants in a given week.'" Riverside’s co-pastor, the Rev. Brian Clark

Full time ministry and staff, adequate parking and enough space for religious education and worship what a concept ...

The cost and benefit of Chairitarianism and church in the cloud...

Still ponder and reflect on the question posed by Rev. Megan: "What sort of church do we have the energy and resources for?"

This appears to be "The Road Not Taken" which now we wish to take ...  Tis another day ...

Please note: road and path are synonymous in some circles ...