Stories of Interest

Not every church transformation requires large-scale development. This story from Faith & Leadership by Kory Wilcoxson highlights how one congregation renovated existing facilities and created new spaces to better serve both members and neighbors. The project demonstrates how thoughtful stewardship of buildings can strengthen ministry and community impact. Preserving History While Creating Space for the Future Many congregations find themselves asking the same question: How c

A Washington Post feature explores how churches across the United States are redeveloping land and buildings to support affordable housing, community services, and long-term ministry sustainability.

The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is taking a bold, strategic approach to church property redevelopment through its new Transformation Initiative, identifying 26 congregations where underutilized land and buildings could be reimagined to create housing and strengthen long-term ministry.

A new faith-rooted affordable housing community is taking shape in Richmond’s Northside. Saint Elizabeth Apartments, developed by Commonwealth Catholic Charities Housing Corporation (CCCHC), will provide 56 modern rental homes for low-income families while honoring the history and architectural character of the neighborhood.

Across the Washington, DC metro area, churches are rethinking how their buildings and land can serve both their members and the wider community. In a recent article from Baptist News Global, reporter Jeff Brumley explores how several congregations are selling, building, and renovating property to better align their resources with ministry needs.

St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico County is proposing the “City of Possibility,” a 321-acre mixed-use development with housing, businesses, urban farms, and green space—designed to model how churches can shape thriving communities.