Finding Place and Purpose in Memphis, TN

After Pastor Courtney Settle started Spirit of Christ Church in Memphis, not only did his congregation experience tremendous growth, but his rent also skyrocketed from $400 to $2,500 a month. Pastor Settle decided it was time for the church to buy a building. After being denied by local banks, Pastor Settle was referred to HOPE, who worked with him to structure affordable financing. Now that the church owns the building, Pastor Settle says he can worry less about money and focus more on ministry.