Episode 186 - REIT's & Redemptive Innovation in the $1 Trillion in Church Real Estate with Nick Bonner of AARE

In this compelling episode of Faith Driven Investor, Nick Bonner shares his transformative journey in Christian real estate investment and the innovative solutions he's developing to address inefficiencies in church property usage. Key Topics Discussed:The Great Opportunity Report's findings on church growth and the critical role of real estateAnalysis revealing that churches typically only utilize their buildings 5% of the weekThe stark contrast between business and church property ownership (12% vs 84%)Development of the Open Doors model for shared church spacesThe concept of transforming church buildings into community hubs with multiple revenue streamsThe vision for democratizing faith-driven real estate investment through a Christian impact REITPersonal testimony of surrendering business plans and experiencing God's redirection Notable Insights:Approximately $1 trillion in equity is locked in church buildings aloneCurrent church property models often burden pastors with responsibilities outside their core missionThe potential for shared spaces to create "divine collisions" and new ministry opportunitiesHow investment capital (150x larger than donation capital) can be leveraged for kingdom impactThe importance of maintaining Jesus as the central focus rather than the dream itself Featured Guest: Nick Bonner brings extensive experience from CBRE, the Pine Tops Foundation, and various real estate ventures. His unique perspective bridges commercial real estate expertise with faith-driven investment strategies.