6 Ways to Leverage a Building That’s Too Big

What do you do when you have a church building that was designed for a much larger congregation than you currently have? Listen in as Mark, Mark, and Dan discuss some creative ways to use the extra space.

  • Share it with other churches (as an incubator for church plants).
  • Allow fellowship hall and kitchen to be used by community at no cost (with appropriate precautions).
  • Create a birthday party room for the community to use.
  • Partner with community nonprofits who need space.
  • Consider allowing local business to use your fellowship hall or kitchen.
  • Consider re-creating your space to bless the community.
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