Monthly Newsletter: September 2024
A Life of Surrender
The entirety of life after surrender is a longing and a striving for unbroken communion with God - Abiding with Christ.
The great word of Jesus to His disciples is Surrender. When God has brought us into the relationship of disciples, we have to venture on His word; trust entirely to Him and watch that when He brings us to the venture, we take it.
Stepping out in faith and embracing a life of surrender and obedience to God's vision for the Foundation, we are thrilled by the progress being made across each of the pillars.
CGF Focus
Cultivating and nurturing a faith-based ecosystem for Real Estate Kingdom Leaders to pray, share the calling God has given to each of us, collaborate, and initiate impactful ways we can influence the real estate industry together.
Be praying with us as we are seeking God’s direction and the Holy Spirit’s inspiration in the following areas as well as key leaders’ participation in the intellectual and financial support.
Our mission and vision at the Community Growth Foundation are executed and integrated through the following four pillars:
National Governing Board
We are grateful to welcome new board members to our Q3 Board meeting. Each leader is a blessing and a gift from God, helping to shape the future of the Foundation. During the meeting, we reviewed the Foundation’s processes, provided updates on the progress of each pillar, and discussed the upcoming Investment Fund and fundraising efforts. Side meetings have been scheduled for deeper brainstorming and detailed planning. We truly appreciate each leader's dedication in setting aside time from their busy schedules to seek God’s guidance and move the Foundation forward together.
Pillar I – Ownership & Development
A new opportunity, Copper Point Apartment Community in Arizona, is under contract with an anticipated closing date of Q4, 2024. CGF is participating as an investor in the for-profit ownership entity and will lead the impact initiatives, aiming to serve the community and introduce a new level of Multi-Housing Ministry to the Arizona market. This will be added to the other 4 properties and two development communities that will be seeding Community Growth Fund
Community Growth Fund I: $250M - $400M
A Collaboration fund of the Best-in-class Multi-family Faith-Based Owners|Operators Nationwide with Proven Investment Methodology, KPIs and Ministry Impact.
Fund launch EOY 2024.
Can’t wait to learn about the new offering in AZ and what the Community Growth Fund I all about, please reach out to dsnyder@continentalrealtygroup.com, erna@continentalrealtygroup.com.
Pillar II – Mission 98 | Bring Christ to the People
Theme of Mission 98's first retreat in September: Gain strength and encouragement from fellow leaders in the Multi-housing Ministry while resting and appreciating the beauty of God’s creation at the Estes Park Center - YMCA of the Rockies. Ministry leaders from Apartment Life, WeldenField, WayForward, Vision Puerto Rico, Refuge Ministry in Las Vegas, gathered for a time of fellowship, prayer, and renewal.
Mission 98 Training Webinar:
Hosted 1st Training webinar - utilizing Discovery Bible Study in Local Apartment Communities.
Monthly webinar starting in 2025, topics related to multi-housing ministry, led by experts and open to anyone.
October 15th, Mission 98 hosts informational evening for pastors and leaders interested in multi-housing ministry in the Denver area. Pray for an evening of encouragement and connections.
Multi-housing Ministry:
The San Antonio and Central TX Multi-Housing Ministry.
Attend Pastor Strong breakfast with key leaders and pastors in San Antonio.
Facilitate a training session as a part of a discipleship weekend.
Participate in the upcoming Apartment Life event at the Club at Stone.
Coming soon - Arizona Multi-housing Ministry in Q1, 2025.
Ministry Impact Report for CGF co-Owned Communities are on our website with quarterly update www.communitygrowthfoundation.org. We thank Apartment Life, our ministry partner, local churches, and Mission 98 for empowering life-changing stories and ministry development.
Learn more about Mission 98 and Multi-housing Ministry: www.mission98.org
Pillar III – Faith-based Real Estate Investment & Property Management Education
Integrating Faith-based Strategies in best-in-class Real Estate Professional Management: What it means to be a servant leader and viewing our profession as a calling to impact the lives of our residents.
Education Task force agreement is being finalizing with a Kick-off plan in October-November 2024.
We deeply appreciate our key leaders for being our cheerleaders in this effort—THANK YOU!
Pillar IV – Mentoring & Special Events/Community Support
Surge Your Life God’s Way, theme of 2024 Life Surge, Denver CO. Refreshed by listening stories from Entrepreneur Leaders [Tim Tebow, Nick Vujicic, Craig Groeschel, and many more), using their God’s given gifts and resources as a platform for ministry.
We are hosting an in-person Colorado Faith Driven Investor Real Estate Community at the Foundation Littleton office. Come join us If you are in CO. Tuesdays from Noon – 1:30 PM, starting October 15th for a 4-week study. Register: https://groups.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/app/groups?userRole=INVESTOR or scan the QR code
November 14, 15: Redemptive Real Estate National Conference – Dallas, TX. Visit redemptiverealestate.com for more information
The first Community Growth Foundation book is scheduled for release in early 2025.
The podcast studio is currently being set up at the Foundation office in Littleton, CO, and we are eager to see the impactful content that will emerge from this space.
Capital Donations and Fundraising needs: We ask for your prayers for God’s leading and your own personal financial support to impact lives for Christ in multi-family communities across America.
2024 – 2025 Budget needs: $3.5M (exclude Investment Capital)
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