Whether these churches survive will be one to watch. Such churches need a good economy to operate. Can they downsize and survive is the question to ask.<<<<<<<<<<<<<
In a town nearby, a large church took over an entire golf course property, paved it over, and built a giant church with a huge parking lot. I frankly preferred the golf course for a community asset.
I assume the golf course was municipal property, which they no doubt sold. I wonder what taxes are collected from the church for the property, assuming churches pay property taxes.
The churches pay no property taxes. I think it is one way to acquire lots of property, pay no taxes and, upon retirement, have a valuable asset to sell off.