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How is God calling you to innovate for the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
The Office of Innovation is devoted to amplifying faithful innovation throughout the PC(USA) and building a network of innovators keen on paving new ways of participation in God’s kin-dom.
Do you have a great idea? Want to share a story of faithful innovation? Questions about resources for next steps? Reach out to any of us or complete this short Innovate Form, and one of us will contact you.
Our new partnership with Rooted Good is making PC(USA) editions of The Good Futures Accelerator Course/Discernment Process and new How To guides (see below) available to midcouncils and congregations.
Good Futures Accelerator Course
Discerning your next missional endeavor, reinventing property, and diversifying the church’s income.
On July 3 at the PC(USA) General Assembly, we will introduce new resources for mid councils and congregations. The Good Futures Accelerator is a dynamic and proven course that empowers congregations to align money and mission by exploring how to creatively use their church buildings and property to further their mission and build financial resilience. This engaging process aids in discerning how to steward God’s land and properties for community benefit, develop social enterprises as part of your Gospel mission, and diversify economic models for a new era.
This 7-session, self-guided course has been field-tested by over a hundred congregations, including several PC(USA) congregations. Its creative and gamified approach promotes deep learning, new ideas, and practical possibilities.
The Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) and colleagues from other PC(USA) agencies have teamed up with RootedGood to offer PC(USA) mid councils and congregations a 50% discount for the Good Futures Accelerator course.
The Good Futures Accelerator is normally $750. As a PC(USA) mid council, congregation or ministry you can order the PC(USA) edition for $375 .
Overview of the Good Futures Accelerator Course by Rooted Good
Order the PC(USA) edition of the Good Futures Acclerator (Good Futures Accelerator from PC(USA) | Good Futures (teachable.com)
How To Guides
Mid councils and congregations exploring innovative uses of land and property will find these “How to” guides valuable for:
- Renting and leasing property to advance God’s mission and increase revenue.
- Working with a property developer.
- Understanding the tax implications of new revenue and partnerships.
Download PDF versions here or contact us to receive print versions.
Building Belonging
The Church’s Call to Create Community and House Our Neighbors
By John Cleghorn
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15, 2024
$25.00 $15.00
Save 40% through 12/31/24 with promo code BUILDING40 at www.pcusastore.com!
“The shape of congregational ministry and the use of church buildings and land is shifting radically. Cleghorn’s Building Belonging offers an inspiring vision of how affordable housing development and church partnerships can come together to create deep community and new possibilities. This book is a must-read for any congregation or leader considering church-based affordable housing!”
—Rev. Mark Elsdon, editor of Gone for Good?
Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition
By examining the theological and sociological dimensions propelling congregations toward a radical transformation of their material and relational landscapes, Building Belonging by PC(USA) pastor John Cleghorn, weaves together narratives, insights, and experiences from diverse congregations at the forefront of the church movement that’s reshaping our neighborhoods. Cleghorn also provides a roadmap for communities to initiate transformative processes, leveraging their unique abilities and resources to tackle significant local issues.
A free, downloadable congregational guide that helps groups enact the innovative strategies outlined in the book is available from the publisher at www.wjkbooks.com/BuildingBelonging.
Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Easter’s Home at Caldwell Presbyterian Church.
You got this! Onward!
Reach out to any of us as you engage God’s innovation adventure!
Antonia Coleman, Project Manager
antonia.coleman@pcusa.org or 502.823.2735
DeEtte Decker, Manager of Vision Integration and Constituent Service
deette.decker@pcusa.org or 502.381.7349
Courtney Hoekstra, Manager for Connectional Innovation
courtney.hoekstra@pcusa.org or 502.292.9247
Corey Schlosser-Hall, Deputy Executive for Vision and Innovation
corey.schlosserhall@pcusa.org or 502.977.2452
