How to Rent Well - A Guide to Help Congregations Rent Well

Congregations are increasingly taking advantage of rental income as they are trying to develop a sustainable economic model. Church buildings are underused and often in locations where there is demand for space. At its best, rental income can both fulfill aspects of the mission of the congregations and bring in much-needed income.

However, there are challenges with developing a rental model: It can detract from the mission of the congregations, be costly to manage, require significant capital costs, and, unless carefully designed and effectively managed, can easily cost more money than it generates. This tool will help you learn how to build a rental model that works both for your mission and your money.

This tool was developed in collaboration with PC(USA) and RootedGood. This version was produced in May 2024.

RootedGood worked with a diverse range of stakeholders in the PC(USA) denomination to modify this tool so it is oriented to the particular polity, constitution, and ethos of the PC(USA) denomination.