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Season 13: Church Property: Imagining Good Futures | Episode 6

Besides Housing, What Are Other Ideas for Re-Imagining Church Property?

Overview

This week, Shannon Hopkins and Rev. Mark Elsdon continue their takeover of the Igniting Imagination podcast, exploring the transformative potential of reimagining church properties to serve the community in new and meaningful ways. Rev. Chrisy Ennen, Minister of Word and Sacrament at First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, shares how her congregation revitalized their church space into a thriving business center. By listening and fostering partnerships, the church discovered how to meet community needs while strengthening its mission and financial stability. 

  Join us as we look at what’s possible when a church steps beyond traditional roles to embrace its full potential as a force for good.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

  • The church's property can serve the community in transformative ways beyond housing.

  • Effective community engagement and collaboration are essential for successful church property projects.

  • Listening to local needs can lead to innovative uses of church facilities and resources.

  • Transformational church initiatives can be achieved with minimal upfront investment and quick execution.

  • Building partnerships with community organizations can enhance the church's mission and outreach efforts.

Meet Our Guest

Rahel Billups

Rev. Christina Ennen

Rev. Christina (Chrisy) Ennen serves as Minister of Word and Sacrament at First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. She is married with two adult children and three amazing rescue dogs. She has a MDiv from University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, a MA in Leadership and Ministry from Greenville College, an MBA from SIUE and a BA in Business Management from Greenville College. Rev. Ennen is passionate about the important role the church plays in the flourishing of the local community, and is grateful for the ways in which she gets to live that out on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Rev. Christina (Chrisy) Ennen serves as Minister of Word and Sacrament at First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. She is married with two adult children and three amazing rescue dogs. She has a MDiv from University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, a MA in Leadership and Ministry from Greenville College, an MBA from SIUE and a BA in Business Management from Greenville College. Rev. Ennen is passionate about the important role the church plays in the flourishing of the local community, and is grateful for the ways in which she gets to live that out on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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