At The Daily Java we have been blessed to assist church leaders and corporations start and run successful cafés. If done correctly, a church café not only provides a revenue stream, but acts as “the bridge between the outside world and the sanctuary” — a safe space for new members to adjust to the church community, and for current members to gather and bond. What might seem like a straightforward process actually carries quite a few nuances. So, if you’re considering launchin

By Mike Bacile As church cafés have developed over the years, so has the basic formula for creating a café that meets the needs and purpose of the community. Fading are the days when a church could just serve drip coffee and still be able to create the community and needed revenue for ministries. But along with the new wave of cafés comes a stark reality: if the café isn’t set up and run correctly, it can be more burden than blessing. When the first big wave of church cafés s

By Mike Bacile There are many tangible elements that go into the making of a successful church café. You need the right look. Proper layout and flow are a must. The wrong equipment, menu or products can spell disaster. But, even if you can achieve all these elements (as needed for a smooth-running, efficient café), you’ll still need one intangible element to succeed: a purpose. When we meet with clients, we always ask the big questions first: • Why are you building this café