How to Start a House of Worship for the Religious Entrepreneur Launch a Church, Ministry, Temple, Mosque, Synagogue & Other Religious Non-Profits in the United States Do you feel a calling to start your own church or ministry? Do you feel the need to fulfill a religious duty by starting a place of worship for others of your denomination? Maybe you feel called to lead your own congregation, or to meet a need of an area that's devoid of access to a house of worship. My friend, you may be a "religious entrepreneur!" A religious entrepreneur is an individual who creates an organization that has a religious mission. Specifically, this book targets those seeking to start a brand new or transitioning house of worship. Whether this religious organization and house of worship is a church, mosque, temple, synagogue, or any other religious structure, this book is for you. I will give you what you need to start out with establishing, running, and growing a religious organization. In this book, we'll cover everything you need to know about how to start a place of worship, including: -; How to make a plan, and the information that should be included in it -; Making a fundraising plan, and the steps you need to take to get your church's finances set up -; Forming a team -&; Completing the paperwork, including the certificate of formation and 501(3)(c) form -; Drafting Bylaws -; Finding a Worship Space -; Networking for Members -; Scheduling Services and Events -; Growing Your Congregation Once you've finished reading this book, you'll know everything you need to know about all the legal aspects of starting a place of worship, finding a worship space, drafting your bylaws, finding members, scheduling services and events, and how to keep your church growing.