mission & values in space: a 21st century theology of church buildings
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How can local churches re-purpose aging building? How is God calling today's believers to use buildings to equip and facilitate ministry?TRANSCRIPT
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2014 Buildings for a New Tomorrow Rev. Dr. Patrick G. Duggan, Executive Director
Mission & Values
in Space
United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund
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….This?
No, not STAR TREK
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..when we say “church” today…
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Then: “Church” = positive, even sublime building-centered word/picture…..
…seared into our psychic.
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Now: “Church” =
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…the buildings are beautiful
keep the lights onin them,
but costs are so high ….
You can’t:
Heat,
cool,
or re-build them.renovate,
We need to change….
…our thinking.
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We need to embrace this new reality….
We need to co-create God’s “new thing”.
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How?
The church is in a “Good Friday” season.
We must live into the reality that…
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During this “Good Friday” season…
We need to stop whispering, worrying, and mourning.
Good Friday was “good” because of what came after…
2. In 2050, what kind(s) of space(s) will Christ followers need to live out the mission and values of the church?
3. How can we position church assets today to co-create the buildings for a new tomorrow?
1. How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
Let us grapple with “Resurrection” questions:
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1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
Stop pretending about death.
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Keep it mission-focused: Matthew 25 & 28 Social Enterprises
1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
• Multiple streams of income• Sustainable, mission-focused business models.
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1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat…
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1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink…
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I was a stranger, and you invited Me in…
1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
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1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
…naked, and you clothed Me…
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1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
I was sick and you visited Me…
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1.How may we co-create a “new thing” in church buildings?
I was in prison and you came to Me…
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2. In 2050, what kind(s) of space(s) will Christ followers need to live out the mission and values of the church?
Innovate. Fail often.
Try: • new uses• mixed uses• partnerships• “strange
bedfellows”.
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3. How can we position church assets today to co-create the buildings for a new tomorrow?
Resurrect the assets .
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3. How can we position church assets today to co-create the buildings for a new tomorrow?
Sell properties and use proceeds for other missional purposes.
Church buildings in growth regions
New or renewing church initiatives
Matthew 25/28 objectives
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God is calling us to co-create a more excellent way.
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