The Process of Formulating a Lease

The Process of Formulating a Lease

If the most likely or preferred option is the lease of the property, then the broker should do the following: Work with the Church to identify those areas of the property that could be leased on an exclusive basis versus those areas that may be shared by the tenant...
Developing a Request for Proposal

Developing a Request for Proposal

Now that you’ve met with your congregation, received authorization to explore your options, and engaged a competent and trustworthy real estate broker, you are ready to let the world know. The vehicle for seeking these options is a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). The...
Crafting a Comprehensive Facility Use Agreement

Crafting a Comprehensive Facility Use Agreement

Churches must follow the calling of Christ to be both “wise as serpents” and “innocent as doves” (Matt. 10:16, ESV) in missional interactions. Renting out space is absolutely a way to bless a community, but churches must not trade some missional vulnerability for...