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Generally agreed, though I can think of one example to the contrary.

The churches that rent are usually newer and growing. The much loved idea that a startup is a better place than a well established organization works for churches too. I also heard that (IIRC) a church just about doubles in size when it gets a building. I don't know what analogue that has in the business world.

(Protip: Rent from a Catholic highschool, even if it's a Protestant church. Lower prices, smarter people.)