Show Notes:

• The evolution and impact of Faith Driven Investor's first standalone conference in 2024
• Why wealth isolates and how FDI is creating safe spaces for high-capacity investors
• Inside look at FDI+ launch weekends and the movement's expansion plans for 2025
• The three personas showing up to FDI: the intimidated, the scaling entrepreneurs, and the teachers
• Key partnerships forming with Next and Blue Trust
• Details on the upcoming February 7th, 2025 global conference themed "The Riskiest Thing is to Do Nothing"
• How watch parties have spread from Chicago to Ukraine, building unexpected communities
• Behind-the-scenes look at how FDI's leadership team is structured
• Closing reflections on obedience and seeing the Holy Spirit's movement in unexpected places

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 estate
• Analysis revealing that churches typically only utilize their buildings 5% of the week
• The stark contrast between business and church property ownership (12% vs 84%)
• Development of the Open Doors model for shared church spaces
• The concept of transforming church buildings into community hubs with multiple revenue streams
• The vision for democratizing faith-driven real estate investment through a Christian impact REIT
• Personal testimony of surrendering business plans and experiencing God's redirection

Notable Insights:

• Approximately $1 trillion in equity is locked in church buildings alone
• Current church property models often burden pastors with responsibilities outside their core mission
• The potential for shared spaces to create "divine collisions" and new ministry opportunities
• How investment capital (150x larger than donation capital) can be leveraged for kingdom impact
• The 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.

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman welcome special guest Ross Roggensack to break down the 2024 U.S. election results and explore their potential impact on the economy and markets. As President Trump begins his second term, the discussion delves into the implications of his policies on various sectors, from venture capital and private equity to foreign conflicts and inflation. The conversation also takes a introspective turn as the hosts reflect on the importance of humility and seeking God's guidance in both personal and professional life. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that combines faith, finance, and the ever-changing political landscape.

Please note that the views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Faith Driven Investor.