The Gift of Place 2024 Virtual Conference application

November 13-14, 2024, 12:30-5:30pm ET | Online via Zoom Webinar

The Gift of Place conference is an opportunity for in-depth engagement with other US congregations planning Mission Real Estate Development projects and the Mission Real Estate Development team of Trinity Church Wall Street about your church’s missional calling and how your real estate could be developed to both enhance the church’s impact in the broader community and provide sustainable financial resources to support ministry.

Designed for individuals affiliated with a faith-based organization, this conference will explore how churches can use existing resources for mission-based projects and revenue growth through case studies and best practices. In two half-days of workshops, panels, and small-group discussions, participants will deepen their understanding of financial sustainability through Mission Real Estate Development, learning from each other and as well as experts in the field on developing real estate to support mission and ministry.

Priority will be given to churches with missional clarity; spiritual vitality; a clear sense of the type of project that they feel called to pursue; social impact of the proposed project on the broader community; a cohesive project team with lay participation; and ownership/site control of the specific property proposed for development. Participation is free and open to individuals and project teams affiliated with a faith-based organization in the United States.

Space is limited. To ensure the best experience for all participants, please select the participation level that best aligns with your needs below.

Trailblazers
For parishes or dioceses with a dedicated team of 3 attendees, both clergy and lay. Deep dive into your mission real estate development project and present your church’s mission, vision, and project to fellow cohort members for discussion, guidance, and constructive feedback. Apply for the Trailblazers participation track by September 27.

Join pre-conference meetings with Trinity staff for 1:1 consultation ahead of the conference and continued guidance as part of the Gift of Place cohort
Commitment to attend all conference sessions to the extent possible
Actively engage with fellow participants in small group sessions to share and guide one another on your respective projects
Due to limited capacity, we can only select a limited number of Trailblazer teams per conference.

Explorers
Interested in mission real estate development, but not quite sure where to start? Active in your church but may have time constraints? For individual attendees or parishes early in the mission real estate development process, the Explorer track is open to all church members. Register by November 1.

Individuals interested in learning more about Mission Real Estate Development
Attend plenary and panel discussions as your schedule permits
Participation is limited to plenary and panel discussions only
Registration only; applications are not required

Returning Participants
Share your progress and meet this year’s new cohort of Trailblazers (Full Parish Participants). For those who attended previous Gift of Place conferences, this is an opportunity to learn from new parishes and offer wisdom and guidance when embarking on an MRED project. Welcome back and join us as Returning Participants for the 2024 Gift of Place!

Individuals who have attended a previous Gift of Place conference
Attend plenary and panel discussions as your schedule permits
Option to participate in small group discussions for the duration of the conference (no partial participation)

This free conference is sponsored by Trinity Church Wall Street in collaboration with the Episcopal Parish Network. Questions? Reach out to us at MRED@trinitywallstreet.org

Please tell us how you would like to engage with the Gift of Place conference based on the levels described above:*

Trailblazer (applications close Sept 27, 2024)ExplorerReturning Participant

Prefix:*

First Name:*

Preferred Name / Nickname:

Last Name:*

Email:*

Phone:*

Your Role on the Church Project Committee:*

Church Name:*

Church City, State:*

Denomination:*

What do you hope to learn or gain from this convening?*

Please select the primary use your church is considering for your mission real estate project (choose one):*

Please indicate the population that your mission real estate project aims to serve (select all that apply):*

Do you require translation or closed captioning support to participate in the Gift of Place conference?*

YesNo

If yes, let us know what accessibility support you require?

Have you previously completed Trinity's MRED’s Parish Discovery survey?*

YesNo

Please describe the neighborhood context that your church is located in (select one):*

UrbanSuburbanRuralOther (please describe)

How would you describe your congregation’s spiritual vitality? (size and diversity of membership, growth, identity, community relationships, etc.) *

Please describe your congregation's missional focus and ministry work in the community.*

What are the most pressing social needs in your community and who have you met with to discern these needs? *

What is your church’s calling to meet those needs?*

Please describe your proposed Mission Real Estate Development project and work completed to-date. How would your project help meet a critical need within the community and build the financial capacity of the church?*

Please describe your project team, congregation’s internal discernment process to date, and how it has led to the identification of your potential project. *

How do you envision the project could advance your mission?

What is the nature of the church's ownership/control over the property you hope to develop?*

Please provide the names and email addresses for the 2 other participants from your church project team that will attend with you.

Name #1*

Email #1*

Name #2*

Email #2*

What sessions, topics, or resources would be most interesting/useful to you as someone who has already attended previous Gift of Place conferences?

I would like to participate in a discussion group. Barring unforeseen circumstances, I expect to participate in all group discussion sessions.*

YesNo

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Yes, I grant permission as aboveNo, I do not grant permission as above.