Community Story Spotlight
Faith, Location, and 535%
Inaugural Community Story · Issue No. 6
Christ Arena Church: How $80,000 Became $508,000 on Memorial Drive — in 11 Years
In 2014, the leadership of Christ Arena Church in Atlanta did something most people called foolish. They moved to buy a commercial property on Memorial Drive for $80,000.
The doubters were loud. Experts said the deal was too good to be true. The leadership stood firm anyway.
"The Holy Spirit led the way. When every expert told us we were making a mistake, we trusted God and we moved."
Pastor Jubril Iyeteku, Christ Arena Church, Atlanta
$80KPurchase · 2014
$700KListed · 2022
$508KFinal Sale · 2025
+535%Total Return
The Real Lesson
This is not a story about luck. It is about two things that do not change in real estate: buy at the right price, and buy in the right location. One act of courage — held patiently — turned into over five times their money.