The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 736 | Why Dying Churches Need to Give Growing Churches Their Buildings: The Argument and The Main Objections
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Jun 19, 2025 The discussion focuses on the pressing need for dying churches to transfer their buildings to thriving congregations. The conversation highlights the struggles that young leaders face when established churches hesitate to share resources. It calls for a shift in priorities from tradition to mission, underscoring the importance of innovation to meet community needs. Emphasis is placed on the potential for revitalization through collaboration, urging church leaders to adapt and unite for future growth.
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Kingdom Flip of Church Buildings
- Many churches with buildings have few people, while many growing churches have no facilities.
- Flipping underused buildings to growing churches is a kingdom strategy to address facility scarcity and church decline.
Flip Keys Missionally
- Dying churches should think missionally, valuing disciples over dollars, and overcome style or leadership attachment.
- Consider flipping keys to growing churches to advance the mission rather than holding onto tradition or money.
Denomination Owns Buildings Example
- Carey shared his personal story of leaving a denominational church building he helped build.
- The denomination owned the property and refused to sell it, and the building now serves as a mosque.
