Webinars
Explore webinars with leaders in faith, real estate, and community development who are transforming underused church spaces into thriving centers of mission.
Each conversation shares actionable strategies and success stories in church property stewardship, redevelopment, and affordable housing.
Leasing Church Space: Childcare & Early Childhood Education | VEREP Webinar
Churches often have classrooms and other spaces that sit unused during the week, while families in their communities face a growing need for quality childcare.
In this webinar, Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP) shares practical guidance for congregations considering leasing church space to childcare and early childhood education providers.
The webinar introduces VEREP’s Childcare & Early Childhood Education Leasing Guide and explores key legal, financial, operational, and mission-related considerations for churches evaluating childcare partnerships.
Hosted by Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP)
With support from: Trinity Church NYC and Virginia Housing
Understanding YIGBY: Faith and Housing in Virginia
During the 2026 legislative session, Virginia lawmakers passed new legislation designed to make it easier for faith communities to develop affordable housing on underutilized church property. Known as "Yes in God's Backyard" (YIGBY), this movement empowers congregations to explore how their land and facilities can help address the growing housing crisis while advancing their mission.
This webinar brings together faith leaders, housing advocates, and development experts to explain Virginia's new faith-based housing legislation and its potential implications for congregations across the Commonwealth.
Featuring insights from Nina Janopaul, President of Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP), and Chief Rosa Holmes Turner of Rushmere Community Development Corporation.
Whether your congregation is actively exploring affordable housing or simply beginning to ask questions, this webinar provides a practical introduction to how faith communities can say "yes" to creating more housing opportunities in Virginia.
Additional Resources
Rushmere Community Development Corporation: facebook.com/rushmerecdc
VICPP Faith in Housing resources: Read the BOOK, or check out the RESOURCE guide
Leasing Church Space: A Practical Guide for Congregations | VEREP Webinar
Many congregations are asking an important question: How can church property better serve the community while supporting long-term sustainability?
In this free webinar, Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP) shares practical guidance for congregations considering leasing church space to nonprofits, childcare providers, community organizations, and other mission-aligned partners.
This webinar introduces VEREP’s new Leasing Church Space resources and explores key legal, financial, and ministry considerations for churches discerning the future use of their property.
Hosted by Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP)
With support from: Trinity Church NYC and Virginia Housing
Sacred Spaces, Civic Value: Reimagining Faith Buildings for Community Resilience
This City Talk webinar explores the future of faith-built spaces and the growing movement to repurpose churches for community good. Featuring planners, researchers, and faith leaders from across Canada and the U.S., the conversation examines the social, financial, and cultural challenges of adapting historic religious properties into affordable housing, civic hubs, and mission-driven community spaces.
Congregations and Housing Workshop Part 2
Workshop for congregations interested in building affordable housing, presented by Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP), Virginia Housing, and Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) Hosted at Central United Methodist Church, October 29, 2024
Congregations and Housing Workshop Part 1
Workshop for congregations interested in building affordable housing, presented by Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), Virginia Episcopal Real Estate Partners (VEREP), Virginia Housing, and Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) Hosted at Central United Methodist Church, October 29, 2024
Stewardship of Historic Churches: Balancing Preservation and Mission
This recorded webinar from the Virginia Environmental Impact Fund (VEIF) and the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia explores how congregations can preserve historic sacred spaces while adapting them for sustainable, community-serving use.