Transitioning Houses of Worship :
A Conversation
ROCHELLE STACKHOUSE
DAVID BOWERS
IN AUGUST 2023 , Rochelle ( Shelly ) Stackhouse , Senior Director of Programs at Partners for Sacred Places , facilitated a roundtable discussion on transitioning older and historic sacred places with leaders from the field . Included in the discussion were David Bowers of Enterprise Community Partners , dedicated to expanding affordable housing and advancing racial equity ; Lisa Fischbeck of Pee Wee Homes , which addresses homelessness by creating dignified tiny houses ; and Mark Elsdon of Rooted Good , which helps faith-based organizations align money and mission and plan for the future . This conversation has been edited and condensed for length and clarity .
14 SACRED PLACES • FALL / WINTER 2023 – 24