Sustainability Assessment

Gain a clear, 360° view of your congregation’s people, finances, and facilities — and identify practical steps to strengthen long-term sustainability.

The Sacred Spaces Sustainability Assessment is a guided and data-driven tool that helps your church accurately assess the realities you’re experiencing with clarity, confidence, and hope. We help you assess and gain clarity on the key areas in your church that may be eroding your ability to operate in a sustainable pattern so you can address challenges before they become an unsolvable crisis. In just a few sessions, we evaluate the essential factors that determine long-term sustainability providing effective strategies and next steps that will take your church into its next chapter so your congregation can fulfill the vision and mission God has given your church.

Comprehensive Report

Summarizes findings across all key areas.

Sustainability Rating

Gives you a rating for each category and an overall church health score.

Customized Diagnosis
& Recommendations

Highlights next steps.

Follow-Up Conversation

Interprets results and outlines a practical path forward.

  1. Staff & Leadership
    Capacity, competence, chemistry, and compatibility with mission.
  2. Finances
    Cash flow, giving trends, expenses, and financial controls.
  3. People Resources
    Attendance patterns, volunteer engagement, and energy levels.
  4. Building & Facilities
    Facilities, liabilities, and needs.
  5. Attendance and Fiscal Trends
    A 3-year look at growth, decline, or plateau.
  1. Impact of Recent Events
    How the last few years (pandemic, transitions, etc.) have shaped your church.
  2. Social & Community Trends
    Demographics, neighborhood shifts, and new ministry opportunities.
  3. Historical Patterns
    How past decisions still influence your present reality.
  4. Mission, Vision & Goals
    Current direction and
    alignment between what’s said and what’s lived.

We’re here to help churches gain clarity about their building’s future and take their next faithful step.

Your support strengthens congregations and preserves sacred spaces across Washington, DC.