Building Summit
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
The Brossman Center, United Lutheran Seminary
7241 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
The Building Summit brings together three leaders in development to discuss innovative strategies for transforming how buildings serve their communities. One of the key themes of the summit is the adaptive reuse of existing structures—rethinking how to make use of underutilized buildings.
Our presenters
Wes Willison He currently lives and works in Kensington, Philadelphia. Active on the board of New Kensington Community Development Corp and the Simple Way and works as a licensed Realtor.
Robert V. Peters, B.Th., B.A., M.A., M.P.S. Founder of two award-winning nonprofits, PRAXIS HOUSING and HOUSING INNOVATIONS. Long time consultant on both economic and housing development projects.
Kenneth Staley, M.Div., B.S. An engineer and pastor, Ken is a building consultant and developer.
Building Summit Recording
Building Summit Summary Notes
ELCA Church Property Resource Hub
A project of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Church Property Resource Hub is being built in response to requests from synod and local church leaders for support navigating the challenges and opportunities that buildings and land represent for both congregational vitality and the wider mission of the Church.
Two Town Hall Meetings Offered
Church Resource Hub Town Hall 1
October 27 at 2:00 pm Eastern
The Church Property Resource Hub is being built in response to requests from synod and local church leaders for support navigating the challenges and opportunities that buildings and land represent for both congregational vitality and the wider mission of the Church. You are invited to join a Church Property Resource Hub – Synod Townhall to learn more about this initiative, ask any questions you might have about this work and share what resources you and your community would benefit from. Ahead of the Zoom webinar, please complete this survey to share your questions and feedback in advance of our time together.
Details about the Zoom meeting
Church Resource Hub Synod Town Hall 2
October 28 at 5:00 pm Eastern
The Church Property Resource Hub is being built in response to requests from synod and local church leaders for support navigating the challenges and opportunities that buildings and land represent for both congregational vitality and the wider mission of the Church. You are invited to join a Church Property Resource Hub – Synod Townhall to learn more about this initiative, ask any questions you might have about this work and share what resources you and your community would benefit from. Ahead of the Zoom webinar, please complete this survey to share your questions and feedback in advance of our time together.
Details about the Zoom meeting
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