About Katja Brittain - church management
Katja Brittain (pictured here) is a seasoned consultant specialising in church management, mission realignment, and sustainability. With a Master of Theology, an MBA, and extensive experience in the not-for-profit and faith-based sectors, Katja brings a unique blend of strategic vision and practical solutions to help congregations optimise their spaces while staying true to their mission.
As the founder of Mission per Squarefoot, Katja works with church leaders to navigate the challenges of property stewardship, financial sustainability, and community impact. She has a deep understanding of the intersection between faith, real estate, and social innovation, gained through years of advising churches, charities, and housing organizations across Canada.
Her expertise includes:
- Strategic property planning for congregations seeking to balance mission and financial sustainability.
- Adaptive reuse and community partnerships to maximize the impact of church properties.
- Grant writing and funding strategies to support faith-based property initiatives.
- Workshops and consulting services to equip church leaders with practical tools for managing and revitalizing their spaces.
Prior to launching Mission per Squarefoot, Katja held leadership roles in high-value grant provision, church-based affordable housing, and charitable governance. She is an active member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Toronto with various volunteer commitments, she serves on various boards - for example, Ecuhome and Christian Jewish Dialogue of Toronto. She was involved as the chair of German Senior Housing in the Greater Toronto Area.
Katja is passionate about helping churches reimagine their buildings as assets for ministry, community service, and long-term resilience --> church building usage optimisation.
Want to find out how we have evolved and incorporated our learning in our work? "How much should we charge external users" is a common topic among communities of faith. This blog posting from 2019 provides useful insights but the situation tends to be more complex. Check out our blog from mid March 2025.