How to Start a House of Worship for the Religious Entrepreneur
Launch a Church, Ministry, Temple, Mosque, Synagogue & Other Religious Non-Profits in the United States
Do you feel a calling to start your own church or ministry?
Do you feel the need to fulfill a religious duty by starting a place of worship for others of your denomination?
Maybe you feel called to lead your own congregation, or to meet a need of an area that's devoid of access to a house of worship.
My friend, you may be a "religious entrepreneur!"
A religious entrepreneur is an individual who creates an organization that has a religious mission.
Specifically, this book targets those seeking to start a brand new or transitioning house of worship. Whether this religious organization and house of worship is a church, mosque, temple, synagogue, or any other religious structure, this book is for you.
I will give you what you need to start out with establishing, running, and growing a religious organization.
In this book, we'll cover everything you need to know about how to start a place of worship, including:
• How to make a plan, and the information that should be included in it
• Making a fundraising plan, and the steps you need to take to get your church's finances set up
• Forming a team
• Completing the paperwork, including the certificate of formation and 501(3)(c) form
• Drafting Bylaws
• Finding a Worship Space
• Networking for Members
• Scheduling Services and Events
• Growing Your Congregation
Once you've finished reading this book, you'll know everything you need to know about all the legal aspects of starting a place of worship, finding a worship space, drafting your bylaws, finding members, scheduling services and events, and how to keep your church growing.