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Your Property, God's Mission
Many churches are carrying the weight of aging buildings, shrinking budgets, and uncertain next steps.
At VEREP, we walk with Episcopal congregations in Virginia as they discern how to repurpose church property; whether sanctuary, rectory, schools or vacant land into tools for lasting mission, affordable housing, and community impact.
Feeling the strain of buildings that no longer serve your mission?
You’re not alone.
Across the Diocese of Virginia, clergy and lay leaders are asking hard questions:
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How can we afford to maintain this property?
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What’s the faithful response to so much underused space?
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Is there more we could be doing for our neighbors?
The calling is clear. But the path forward isn’t. That’s where we come in, helping churches explore adaptive reuse and redevelopment that align with both their mission and their community's needs.
Rooted in Discernment. Built for Impact.
VEREP helps congregations explore how their land and buildings can serve their communities through housing, education, childcare, food access, and more.
We’re not developers, we’re discernment partners, offering coaching, tools, and technical support for every stage of church property redevelopment.
Whether you’re just beginning or already envisioning possibilities, we’ll walk with you toward a faithful and sustainable future.
Your path forward, step by faithful step.
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Discern with Confidence - Reflect on your mission and discover what’s possible with what you already have.
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Plan with Support - Receive guidance on feasibility, funding, and partnerships that fit.
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Act with Courage - Learn how other Episcopal churches are transforming property into things like affordable housing and community programs, and begin your own story of transformation.
“This journey of faith, time, vision and many, many meetings has gone from a wild idea to a breathtaking reality.”
-Central UMC, Arlington
For Clergy.
For Lay Leaders.
For the Church.
Whatever your role, you’re not expected to figure it out alone.
Whether you're a rector facing tough decisions or a lay leader looking for clear guidance, VEREP meets you where you are. We offer tools tailored to your role, grounded in Episcopal values, and built to support your congregation’s next faithful step in redeveloping or repurposing church property for mission use.
Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Start with one faithful step.
