Marketing geniuses say about real esate that it is all about Location Location Location. Churches are probably not different in that visibility is a part of the overall component of advertising. It should be in a decent neighborhood, decent apperance, and parking should be adequate. In addition, the commercial neighbors should be compatible. In other words, maybe it's not such a good idea to put a church near a drug parafanalia shop. It could be the outreach location but probably not where the nursery should let out.

So, we found some space. Two sections of 1300 square feet each at $800 each. One is a wide open space with a foyer area. The other is some very nice office space with several offices which obviously could be used for classrooms. There is also a kitchen area.

I will be consulting with one of our board members ...

This just in...spoke with the leasing agent. He advises he will work with us on a staggered lease on the spaces. In other words, we can lease one space one month, then lease the other one the next month. Sweet.

OK. Back to the other thought. I will be consulting with our board members Saturday night and discussing the lease issue. After that discussion, we will probably lease the space on Monday. Unbelievable.