Resources
Accelerating Towards Affordable Housing: A Partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President
In 2025, the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office launched a new program in partnership with Bricks & Mortals to help houses of faith develop affordable housing.
Seminary Curriculum
Access the Doctor of Ministry – Sacred Space and Stewardship, Continuing Education Course – Sacred Space Practical Faith, and Syllabus – Sacred Space and Stewardship: Multifaith Ethics and Real Estate for Ministry.
Maintenance Checklist 101 for Faith-Based Organizations
Everything your faith-based organization needs to know about maintaining your house of faith’s property.
Property Management 101 for Faith-Based Organizations
Everything your faith-based organization needs to know about property management, from everyday tasks to larger developments.
Funding 101 for Faith-Based Organizations
Everything your faith-based organization needs to know about diverse sources of funding, including rental income opportunities and traditional grants.
Grants 101 for Faith-Based Organizations
Everything your faith-based organization needs to know about grants, from where to find them to grant application tips.
Bricks and Mortals’ Faith-Owned Property Summit Brings Together 250+ Leaders in New York City
On October 21, more than 250 leaders from faith communities, housing organizations, real estate, and policy sectors gathered in New York City for the third Bricks and Mortals Faith-Owned Property Summit. The day-long convening created space for meaningful dialogue, practical learning, and new partnerships focused on unlocking the potential of faith-owned property to serve communities.
Bricks & Mortals Policy Platform
This policy platform was developed by the members of Bricks and Mortals, leaders across the faith and related real estate communities through New York City.
Meet our Advisory Council
Meet our 2024 Advisory Council!