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At the Coworking Canada Conference 2025 in Toronto, I led a session on workplace well-being using the Synchronous Life System — a framework built over years of work as a pastor, consultant, and coach. Here are the highlights.
For generations, churches were among the most active community spaces in their neighborhoods. The Mix Coworking offered a glimpse of what that presence can look like today.
Most conversations about church property begin with "How do we use the space?" Central Westside began differently — and that shift changed everything.
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People rarely stay in a coworking space because of the desks. What SyncLife Coworking revealed about human flourishing, belonging, and what shared workspace is really for.
Not every building is ready — and that is okay. Here are the five factors we assess before recommending any model to a congregation.
Before the business case, there is a deeper question: what does it mean, theologically, to open your doors to the neighborhood?
The enthusiasm is real — but so are the risks. These five questions will help your leadership team move from excitement to discernment.
One of the most common questions we get: how much should we charge? The answer is more nuanced than you might think.
The best coworking spaces are not just places to work — they are communities. Here is what members value most, and how churches are uniquely positioned to provide it.
Not everyone will be enthusiastic. Some board members will have real concerns — financial, theological, or practical. Here is how to have those conversations well.
Many churches worry that opening to coworking will change the feel of their space. The hybrid model addresses this directly — here is how it works and when it is the right choice.
What happens when a regional body decides to take a strategic look at all of its properties at once? A behind-the-scenes look at a portfolio-level discernment process.
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