TOOLS KITS TO HELP

Indiana’s CBCP experience demonstrates that whether a congregation is large or small, whether a church building is historically magnificent or of modern construction, whether it is located in a big city, suburbia, or rural hills, ministry impact can grow through collaborative partnerships. Our Tool Kits are designed to inspire and equip your search for community partners who align with your mission and values.

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CREATING NEW WAYS TO THRIVE

Our Mission

The beauty of community partners is that they can provide resources to accomplish what a church might not be able to do on its own.

All your congregation needs to do is offer a precious gift God has already provided: your property.

“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
– Luke 6:38 (ESV)

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ABUNDANT OUTLOOK

CBCP encourages church leaders to develop an abundant outlook as they prayerfully consider their capacity for ministry and mission fulfillment.

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MISSION MATTERS

Collaborative partnerships can expand a congregation’s ministry impact, especially when the partner’s work aligns with the mission and values of the congregation.

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PREPARING TO SHARE

Before a church can share its space, it needs to know how much space it has! What rooms are underutilized? What limits are there to allowing outsiders to use the kitchen? Are there concerns about accessibility, liability and safety?
This Tool Kit will help you prepare to share.

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PRICING, POLICIES, PROCEDURES

This Tool Kit provides guidance for making decisions about how you manage the way you, and others, use your buildings and/or grounds. If you don’t find what you are looking for here, contact info@cbcpindiana.org.

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SEEK & FIND
PARTNERSHIPS

Consider whom you might invite to tour your property to discuss future possibilities for space sharing partnerships. Consider how to coax partnership ideas from within your congregation.  Use this Tool Box to guide your seeking.

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MARKETING 101

Are you concerned that “no one knows our church” when it comes to developing space use partnerships? Fear not.The key is who your church members know, or know about. This kit will help you market your space to potential community partnerships.

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CAPITAL FUNDRAISING

Successful capital campaigns for churches require planning, leadership, effective communication, an engaged and committed congregation, and inspired supporters in the greater community. Sound daunting? This Tool Kit contains helpful strategies for success.

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RESOURCE LIBRARY

Our Resource Library offers activities, guidelines and examples to help you get everything you need to have a successful partnership.