The Ministry of Housing Conference Recording: February 15, 2024 | Hayward, CA

DCG Strategies, Inc. is delighted to share this recording of “The Ministry of Housing: Real Estate Development Fundamentals for Houses of Worship.” DCG is proud to have the generous support of the San Francisco Foundation and the partnership of Glad Tidings Community Development Corporation. This event took place on February 15, 2024.

 

Watch the video above to see the full, half-day recording of The Ministry of Housing: Real Estate Development Fundamentals for Houses of Worship or click on the links below to jump directly to each session on YouTube. Alternatively, you can scroll down to view some details about each session.

• 0:00:00 – Introductions and Welcome
• 0:16:45 – The Ministry of Housing Panel: Exploring our Why
• 1:18:42 – Bishop Macklin’s Introduction to Glad Tidings Community Development Corporation
• 1:24:56 – Master Class Part I : Creating the Vision
• 2:24:05 – Master Class Part II: Vision to Reality

 

Goals of The Ministry of Housing Conference Series

• For houses of worship to better understand how to journey through the development process
• To empower houses of worship to show up fully as key partners during the development process

 

Highlights & Event Summary

We assembled a team of experts to share best practices for residential development on property owned by houses of worship. Landis Graden, CEO and Founder of DCG Strategies, served as the host for the two Master Classes.

 

• “Introductions and Welcome”

  

   

  Hosts:
  Landis Graden, CEO & Founder, DCG Strategies and Bishop Jerry W. Macklin, 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ; Founder and Pastor, Glad Tidings International Church of God in Christ

 

• The Ministry of Housing Panel: Exploring our “Why”

  

   

  Moderator:
  Megan MacIver, Vice President, DCG Strategies

  Participants:
  Rev. Phil Brochard, Rector, All Souls Episcopal Parish
  Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Agee Sr., Founder and Pastor, Friendship Christian Church

  Summary:
  During this session, we ‘take a step back’ and explore the idea of housing as a ministry. Experts and practitioners share their lessons learned and review best practices. We consider what role a pastor or congregational leader should play in the development process and consider ways we can ensure housing remains a ministry of the congregation.

 

• Bishop Macklin’s Introduction to Glad Tidings Community Development Corporation

  

   

  Summary:
  Bishop Jerry W. Macklin shares the story about the history and founding of the Glad Tidings Community Development Corporation and the positive impact it has had on the Hayward Community.

 

• Master Class Part I: Creating the Vision

  

   

  Moderator:
  Landis Graden, CEO & Founder, DCG Strategies

  Participants:
  Diana Downton, Affordable Housing Finance Consultant, Community Economics, Inc. (CEI)
  Ritu Raj Sharma, Principal / Senior Planner, DAHLIN

  Summary:
  In Part I of the Ministry of Housing ‘Master Class,’ we explore how to create the vision of a housing development on congregational property. First, we consider how to explore general development feasibility. Additionally, we consider the basics of housing development financing, including how to build a capital stack. We explore various loan products as well as how to work with lenders.

 

• Master Class Part II: Vision to Reality

  

   

  Moderator:
  Landis Graden, CEO & Founder, DCG Strategies

  Participants:
  Louis Liss, Associate Director of Real Estate Development, Eden Housing
  Sara Buizer, Director of Development Services, City of Hayward
  Dianne Jackson McLean, Attorney, Goldfarb & Lipman, LLP

  Summary:
  In Part II of the Ministry of Housing ‘Master Class,’ we focus on how to move from the initial vision of a housing development towards preparing for groundbreaking. We explore best practices for how to work with and select a developer partner. We explore the entitlements process and how to prepare for working with the planning department. Finally, we explore what legal protections are available to congregations wishing to develop housing on their properties.

 

DCG is a consulting and brokerage firm that works with religious communities to help advance their mission by making the most of their real estate assets. For more information or to explore how we can support your vision, please reach out at [email protected] .