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Sacred Settlement
This will be your home base for tracking progress through the Four Stages of planting your Sacred Settlement. To keep it simple, you only have access to the stages you've completed.
Discern Stage.
First of all, thank you for having such a beautiful heart for the vulnerable members of our society. You are part of a growing movement across the country of churches who have decided to make a big difference in the lives of a few of their neighbors. We believe, as you progress through this process, this work will begin to transform your congregation in so many healthy ways.
As you progress through these tasks, be sure to click the button below each task to mark it as complete. This will help us keep track of your progress.
The fastest way to get your key leadership on the same page is for all of you to watch the Shared Way of Life. It is a 45 minute film that features the leadership from the first two Sacred Settlements. They will share with you the truth of what it feels like to discern, plan, build, and steward a Sacred Settlement. We recommend you watch it together. You can set up a screening, pop some popcorn and have a meaningful discussion afterwards. Print out the discussion questions to help you get the most out of the experience.
Download Discussion questions
Plan Stage.
Understand how the Intentional Neighbors element fits into the broader Full Community Model.
Understand how the Intentional Neighbors element fits into the broader Full Community Model.
Understand how the Permanent Homes element fits into the broader Full Community Model.
Build Stage.
There are four stages to forming a Sacred Settlement: Discern, Plan, Build, and Steward. Each of the first three stages is estimated to take between 3 and 9 months to complete. After the Sacred Settlement is established, the Steward stage is an everlasting commitment to deepen relationships for everyone connected to the community. We are establishing permanent communities where we hope every person grows deep roots and enduring loyalty to one another and the land they live on. Learn more about the process here.
Yes. A community, at a minimum, will be 3 homes since it is required that 1/3 of the homes be filled with an Intentional Neighbor (note: an Intentional Neighbor can be an individual, couple, or family)
No. Over the years, Settled has found a way to create beautiful tiny home spaces for a fraction of the cost of traditional development. Each home can be sponsored and built by partnering churches, businesses, or families, inviting the community to participate in lifting our neighbors off the streets one home at a time.
Existing church buildings often need some modifications and renovations to accommodate the Common House for shared facilities. Because churches already have bathrooms and most have kitchens, the modifications are a matter of simply adding showers and laundry and securing the offices and sanctuary for insurance purposes. This is a relatively easy and affordable way to provide community facilities.
There are four primary reasons Settled has chosen to utilize tiny homes in this model:
Cost-Effective: Tiny homes can be funded and built one home at a time, rather than raising a multi-million dollar capital campaign before anything is ever built.
Aesthetically Pleasing: They blend into residential communities.
Creation Care: Built to last and are energy-efficient.
Community-Oriented: Encourage pride and ownership among neighbors while offering customization capabilities.
Yes. All homes are certified by third-party, nationally accredited inspectors, ensuring they meet high standards for year-round, permanent living adapted to any climate, suitable even for extreme weather. Homes are built just like new single-family home construction, with the same quality materials, durability, and longevity.
Yes. Tiny homes are designed to be heated and insulated, suitable for colder climates.
Yes. Each tiny home unit has a dry toilet. The church provides access to its facilities for showers and laundry.
Steward Stage.
There are four stages to forming a Sacred Settlement: Discern, Plan, Build, and Steward. Each of the first three stages is estimated to take between 3 and 9 months to complete. After the Sacred Settlement is established, the Steward stage is an everlasting commitment to deepen relationships for everyone connected to the community. We are establishing permanent communities where we hope every person grows deep roots and enduring loyalty to one another and the land they live on. Learn more about the process here.
Yes. A community, at a minimum, will be 3 homes since it is required that 1/3 of the homes be filled with an Intentional Neighbor (note: an Intentional Neighbor can be an individual, couple, or family)
No. Over the years, Settled has found a way to create beautiful tiny home spaces for a fraction of the cost of traditional development. Each home can be sponsored and built by partnering churches, businesses, or families, inviting the community to participate in lifting our neighbors off the streets one home at a time.
Existing church buildings often need some modifications and renovations to accommodate the Common House for shared facilities. Because churches already have bathrooms and most have kitchens, the modifications are a matter of simply adding showers and laundry and securing the offices and sanctuary for insurance purposes. This is a relatively easy and affordable way to provide community facilities.
There are four primary reasons Settled has chosen to utilize tiny homes in this model:
Cost-Effective: Tiny homes can be funded and built one home at a time, rather than raising a multi-million dollar capital campaign before anything is ever built.
Aesthetically Pleasing: They blend into residential communities.
Creation Care: Built to last and are energy-efficient.
Community-Oriented: Encourage pride and ownership among neighbors while offering customization capabilities.
Yes. All homes are certified by third-party, nationally accredited inspectors, ensuring they meet high standards for year-round, permanent living adapted to any climate, suitable even for extreme weather. Homes are built just like new single-family home construction, with the same quality materials, durability, and longevity.
Yes. Tiny homes are designed to be heated and insulated, suitable for colder climates.
Yes. Each tiny home unit has a dry toilet. The church provides access to its facilities for showers and laundry.
Plan Stage
