Find New and Faithful Ways to Fund Your Ministry
In a time when many churches are struggling to make ends meet, learn how congregations like yours have used innovative funding models to become more sustainable and deepen their impact in their communities.
Learn From
The stories and experiences of over 100 Congregations
In 2022, Grace Pomroy and her team embarked on a research project to learn from congregations who are finding a more sustainable and faithful way forward.
Congregations looking to raise additional funds were most likely to turn to renting their property like the First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores Gulf Shores, AL.
Congregations finding creative ways to connect God’s mission, their community’s needs, and an underutilized asset like Peace Lutheran Church Tacoma, WA.
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Discover Insights
Inside the Research e-Book
One key insight from the research e-book is that congregations are exploring various ways to fulfill God’s mission and ensure sustainability. Read more about this and other key insights inside of the research e-book.
Key Insight
92% of surveyed congregations had used or were considering using at least one income source outside of the offering plate.
Ready to get started with Funding Forward?
We’re excited to accompany you on the journey to finding a more sustainable way forward for your ministry.
Watch the FREE On-Demand Webinar
Together, we’ll explore how God might be calling your congregation to use your resources and fulfill your mission in new ways.
Take the
On-Demand Course
Walk through a step-by-step process to tackle real financial challenges in this on-demand Faith+Lead course. Learn at your own pace with others from your congregation.
Hear from
The Communities That Shaped Funding Forward
Whether building affordable housing on church property, starting social enterprises to combat teen loneliness, finding new ways to engage lay leaders, or other initiatives, congregations are finding creative ways to join the work God is doing in their communities while creating a more financially sustainable future.
Featured Resource
Find a More Sustainable Model for Your Ministry
Explore innovative approaches to tackle the unique financial challenges facing today’s church as you follow God into a faithful future for your church and your community
Lead Magnet: Funding Forward Research Project
Funding Forward Resources
Learn from stories of real congregations and proven frameworks to help your congregation find a more sustainable, mission-aligned way to follow God into a faithful future.
Funding Forward: A Pathway to More Sustainable Models for Ministry
Webinar: Funding Forward
Burden or Blessing? How to Use Your Church Property for Mission
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At Your Own Pace: the Funding Forward Faith+Lead Academy Course
