Who can apply

Who we work with

We work with churches who are looking for a building to support their ministry and serve their local community.

Our buildings are typically leased to churches who want to use them for Christian worship and Gospel ministry.

This page explains the types of churches we work with, what we look for when considering an application, and what you can expect if you’d like to explore one of our buildings.

Our priority is to lease buildings to:

Evangelical churches
Independent churches, and some denominational churches
Churches with a focus on Gospel ministry in their community

Every church is different, so we consider each enquiry on its own merits.

Our beliefs

As an evangelical Christian charity, our work is shaped by a clear set of beliefs. In simple terms, this means we are looking to work with churches who:

Share a commitment to the authority of the Bible
Centre their ministry on Jesus Christ and the Gospel
Want to see people reached and communities served

What we look for

When a church expresses interest in a building, we will usually explore:

The church’s vision for ministry
How the building would be used
The ability to take on practical responsibilities and manage the building

We will also want to understand:

Your statement of faith and doctrinal position
The financial viability of taking on a tenancy
The legal structure of the church

This is part of a wider conversation rather than a one-off decision. If you decide to move forward, you will be asked to provide a proposal setting out how you would use the building.

Could this be right for your church?

Your church may be a good fit if you:

Are an independent evangelical church
Are looking for a building for worship and ministry
Have a clear sense of how you would use the building
Have an appropriate structure and leadership in place to take on a tenancy

This is not a strict checklist, but a simple guide to help you consider whether one of our buildings could be right for your church.

A shared responsibility

Taking on a building is a significant step for any church.

Churches need to be able to:

Care for and maintain the building
Demonstrate appropriate governance and financial stability

We will help you understand what is involved so you can decide whether this is the right next step for your church.

Next steps?

If you have seen a building of interest and want to find out more, we would be glad to help.

Ask a question or arrange a viewing

Call 01536 201339 or email enquiries@churchgrowth.org.uk

Understand what is involved

Read our guide before taking the next step

Download our guide