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2006-09-21 13:19:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
even if it's for a godly cause understand that there's no such thing as free lunch.
so what to do if you can't financially afford it...??
first, pray and ask God to show you who to go. then make a list of all the people in your network. ask around for people who have a building you can use or know someone who does. ask and ye shall find.
second, when you find someone who has a building for you to use: first, visit his building. be honest up front that you may not be in a position to rent, but you're just having a look because your ministry needs a place. then, while you're viewing, invite this person out for lunch and have a casual conversation about it. pray that God will be present in your conversation and give you the sensitivity to read any signs that are helpful. at lunch, don't talk about the building or your ministry, talk about that other person. ask questions and take interest in what he/she has to say. then when you go home, go to your computer straight away to write notes about what you talked about over lunch. most likely, you will find that that other person has needs that you can fill. do this with a few people for comparison.
third, within 24-72 hrs, give that other person a call, say that you've been thinking about them and praying for them (assuming that you really have--don't lie!), and that you want to see them about their building and would appreciate it if they could spare some time to talk to you as well. hang up. then when you meet, first mention how you remembered about (something that they want or need that they mentioned over lunch the other day). ask if they've found a solution. let them say something. then you get down to business and remind them about how you're still looking for a building for your ministry. say that you really like their building because it fills in certain needs in your ministry, and remind them that you're not in a position to pay with money. at this point, offer to help the other person with that need that you can fill in exchange for letting you use the building for free.
you may have to do this with several people before you get a yes. in any case, pray and get yourself plugged into a Divine Source because this is all for Him and everything should come from Him.
good luck!
2006-09-21 13:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mizz G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray. Share your story wiht all that you meet including your call. God will arrange a divine appointment but more that likely they won't know that they are to give you a space for ministry when you meet. In the sharing of your story and call they will hear from God to help. In other words Start living the great commission and God will guide your steps.
2006-09-21 13:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by mike g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see you equate Christ-ian with Jesus cursed the fig tree (Israel). Geeze man, even Balaam would not curse Israel in Numbers 23.
Balaam: how can I curse what God hath not cursed.
Balaam: how can I defile what LORD with him hasn't defiled.
Have ye not heard Christ is the end of the law(the curse)?
Christ-ian Act-ivity: bless(grace) and curse(law) not.
To wit: that God was in Christ reconciling the world.
As for what shld be told to go jump in the ("dead") sea,
beastial law law rises from "the sea" first in Rev 13:1.
Perhaps the holy sea already has 24 hr law law & 24/7.
(as is posted FYI: for your info in another post herein)
Perhaps this is why so much "division" and not peace.
Jesus: division and not peace: Mt 10:34; Lk 12:51
Christ: peace and not division: Jn 14:27; Eph 2:14
Mark & avoid them which cause divisions: Rom 16
Get yer head out of yer dividead cheri bums,
and put such gov't upon your shoulders man.
Heed what's told Daniel: shut up and seal it.
Why? Num 23 again: Son of man shld repent.
The "grace" of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2006-09-21 13:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know that many catholic churches in big cities are open 24 hours a day? And if you need help, most priests and ordained ministers are just a phone call away. If you can't call your church leader at 3 am, you need to find another church.
2006-09-21 13:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I don't know how, but I read your profile and hope and pray that you are blessed to do so! What a great need and idea! If it's God's will, He'll provide the way.
2006-09-21 13:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by Red neck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for what you are talking about, i think online and/or by phone is your best option, though you could work out of your home if you trusted your staff well and didn't mind strangers at all hours. think outside of the box, man.
2006-09-21 13:26:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mahdiya B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes you so special? Religion shouldn't even be tax free. (although it would qualify on a nonprofit basis anyway...pity)
2006-09-21 13:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by cypher 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont think you can get a free building but you can do it at your house then with enough donations build/ buy one you also dont have to pay taxes ;)
2006-09-21 13:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by ldxcrunr88 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pray for it and work for it- don't look for/expect free handouts.
2006-09-21 13:21:37 · answer #9 · answered by Karen W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start with a cave.
2006-09-21 13:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋