# Why are Churches Selling Their Minerals? | Berlin Royalties > Berlin is back (she hopes). After a long hiatus, it is time to shake off the cobwebs and start writing again. Source: https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/why-are-churches-selling-their-minerals/ Publisher: Berlin Royalties, a veteran-owned oil and gas mineral and royalty buyer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, buying for its own account since 2014. Call or text 918-984-1645. License: free to quote and cite with attribution to Berlin Royalties and a link to the source URL. ## Why are Churches Selling Their Minerals? By **Stephen Clayman** · August 8, 2022 Oklahoma Mineral Owners, Berlin is back (she hopes). After a long hiatus, it is time to shake off the cobwebs and start writing again. The topic today is why churches and other non-profits are selling their mineral rights and royalties. First, it might be useful to understand how they acquired minerals in the first place. ## Why do Churches Own Oklahoma Minerals? Mary Jane and Johnny must have been living in quite a bit of sin in order for daddy to bequeath the minerals to the church instead of his own kids. As Tolstoy probably said, “happy families are all alike and keep their minerals; every unhappy family is unhappy in its down way .” No matter the reason, it is now common for churches, synagogues, and other non-profits to own minerals through the generosity of their benefactors over the years. ## Why are Churches Selling Their Oklahoma Royalties? As Berlin understands it, there are two main reasons that churches are selling their Oklahoma minerals. - ESG Initiatives: Churches have begun to sell their holdings in order to satisfy their constituents’ desires for the institution to be more “green.” Even Papa Frank has called for his folks to start [selling](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-vatican-environment/vatican-urges-catholics-to-drop-investments-in-fossil-fuels-arms-idUSKBN23P1HI) their fossil fuel investments. - Bookkeeping Hassles: Mineral and royalty bookkeeping can be a bit of a challenge. Most families decide to sell their minerals because accounting and tracking them is a burden. Churches and other institutions sell their mineral rights for the same reason. ## Are you a Member of a Church that Would Like to Sell its Minerals? Berlin has purchased the minerals and royalties of a number of different religious institutions over the past year. We have provided a lump sum to fund church operations and a quick closing. Please contact us if you would be interested in divesting of your Oklahoma mineral rights. More to follow, Berlin ### Thinking about selling your minerals? Berlin Royalties buys Oklahoma minerals and royalties, and we show you the work behind every offer. Free, no obligation, and if keeping them is the right answer we will tell you that too. [Get a Free Valuation](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/free-valuation/) or call or text **[918-984-1645](tel:9189841645)** More From The Oil Scout [February 25, 2018 ### Saturday Night Special Somebody owns the oil and gas mineral rights beneath Lynyrd Skynyrds' feet.](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/saturday-night-special/) [February 23, 2018 ### Buyers of Oklahoma Mineral Rights, a Small Business Enterprise Tyler Cowen recently posted about the five smallest industries by firm size.](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/buyers-of-oklahoma-mineral-rights-a-small-business-enterprise/) [April 1, 2019 ### New Calculators to Assist Mineral Owners and Landmen Berlin wanted to advise you that we have recently added two calculators to our website that will be useful to Oklahoma oil and gas mineral own…](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/new-calculators-to-assist-mineral-owners-and-landmen/) [March 19, 2019 ### The OIPA, now OKOGA - What a Strange Organization It’s no secret that Berlin is not a fan of the newly re-branded OIPA, now OKOGA. They often complain that the oil and gas industry is unfairly ta…](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/the-oipa-okoga-what-a-strange-organization/)