Unlocking Opportunities: Why Church and Community Leaders Should Attend the Open Doors Housing Solutions Conference

For decades, faith-based organizations and community-based nonprofits have served as anchors in their neighborhoods—offering spiritual guidance, educational programs, food distribution, and social services. Today, these institutions are being called to address another critical community need: affordable housing.

On July 10, 2025, leaders from across the region will gather for the Open Doors: Church Property Housing Solutions Conference, a transformative event designed specifically for churches and community-based organizations (CBOs) interested in exploring housing development opportunities on their land.

Bridging Mission and Housing: A Unique Opportunity for Faith and Community Leaders

Many churches and nonprofits find themselves with underutilized land or aging facilities.

Meanwhile, their communities are grappling with rising housing costs and displacement. The Open Doors Conference will help leaders explore how to align their mission with a tangible, long-lasting solution: creating housing that meets local needs.

Whether your organization is at the early stages of considering development, or already exploring partnerships and funding, this conference offers actionable insights tailored for you.

What You Will Learn: Turning Vision Into Reality

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of:

• The Ingredients for a Successful Development
  Learn what it takes—from concept to construction—to turn church-owned land into a vibrant housing community. Understand timelines, feasibility studies, community engagement, and project design essentials. 
• How to Finance Your Project
  Affordable housing development requires a strategic approach to funding. Gain practical knowledge on available financing tools, government programs, and how to attract mission-aligned investors. 
• The Roles and Responsibilities of Your Development Team
  Development is a team sport. This session will clarify the key players involved—architects, developers, legal advisors, project managers—and how to assemble a team that aligns with your values and goals. 
• How to Protect Your Church During the Development Process
  Development comes with risks. Learn legal and financial safeguards that help ensure your church’s mission, property rights, and long-term interests are protected throughout the process. 

  
  Why You Should Attend: Expertise, Connections, and Community Impact

  This conference offers more than just information—it’s an opportunity to build relationships with industry experts, affordable housing developers, legal advisors, faith-based leaders, and local government partners.

  
  Here’s what makes this event essential for your leadership team:

  Access to Best Practices
  Hear directly from organizations who’ve successfully navigated the development process and are now providing housing in their communities.

  Knowledge and Confidence
  Empower your leadership with a clear understanding of next steps. Leave with tools and frameworks you can immediately use.

  Make a Lasting Impact
  This is about more than buildings—it’s about legacy. By attending, you’re taking a step toward creating sustainable, affordable housing that serves generations to come.

  Faith and community-based organizations have always been at the forefront of serving people in need. As the housing crisis deepens, this conference offers a practical and inspiring roadmap to extend that legacy.

  Join us at the Open Doors Conference and explore how your property can become part of the housing solution—without compromising your mission.

  For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-doors-church-property-housing-solutions-conference-tickets-1403452346749?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl