Worthington Christian Church has sought to REACH the community surrounding us for over 45 years. In that time, we have seen a lot of growth in the community around us and massive developments to the technology that we use each and every day. With all that change, we felt compelled to take a hard look at ourselves — or, more specifically, our building, property and technology — and ask:
As always, our first step was to seek guidance from God through prayer. Those prayers led us to more serious discussions, collaborations and research.
Today, we feel confident in this: we need to invest in our facilities, property and technology so that we may continue to serve God’s Kingdom, you, your family and our community.
- Are we meeting the needs of our congregation and community with our current space?
- Can we do better? If so, in what way?
- How would potential changes better help us to FOLLOW JESUS TOGETHER?
As always, our first step was to seek guidance from God through prayer. Those prayers led us to more serious discussions, collaborations and research.
Today, we feel confident in this: we need to invest in our facilities, property and technology so that we may continue to serve God’s Kingdom, you, your family and our community.
When was the last time you renovated your home? Five years ago? Ten? It’s been 30 years since we last updated the Worship Center. That’s right — the Worship Center looks pretty much the same as it did in 1993 and it is time for us to “re-envision” that space.
The following facility updates would allow us to continue to REACH our community and serve current members and their families as we Follow Jesus Together:
The following facility updates would allow us to continue to REACH our community and serve current members and their families as we Follow Jesus Together:
- Create a more dedicated and engaging space for our Middle School, High School and College-age ministries
- Redesign and improve the functionality of the Kids Worship space
- Install new seating in the Worship Center to accommodate more families
- Repurpose the choir loft
- Update & redesign the stage to be more functional
- Update audio, video and lighting capabilities
We are keenly aware of the explosive population growth in Delaware County, and the likelihood of additional growth with the Intel plant currently being built in central Ohio. We need to look ahead to the future and think about how we can be intentional in reaching our growing community.
Over the last few years, some serious discussion has taken place about the possibility of planting a satellite location north of us in Delaware County. These plans are only in the very early stages of consideration, but it is a possibility that we ask you and your family to pray about.
Over the last few years, some serious discussion has taken place about the possibility of planting a satellite location north of us in Delaware County. These plans are only in the very early stages of consideration, but it is a possibility that we ask you and your family to pray about.
Now that we are live streaming our worship services every week, we need to understand and celebrate that our church has a new front door.
While it is always our primary desire for everyone to come together, in-person, to worship each and every Sunday, we understand this isn’t always possible. Many people are only able to engage with us online due to illness, injury or vacation plans, while others watch the stream as a means to simply get to know us better.
Understanding that reality has influenced a lot of thoughtful prayer and discussion, which led us to the conclusion that we must stay up-to-date with technology to REACH everyone, everywhere.
While it is always our primary desire for everyone to come together, in-person, to worship each and every Sunday, we understand this isn’t always possible. Many people are only able to engage with us online due to illness, injury or vacation plans, while others watch the stream as a means to simply get to know us better.
Understanding that reality has influenced a lot of thoughtful prayer and discussion, which led us to the conclusion that we must stay up-to-date with technology to REACH everyone, everywhere.
Phase 1 has begun!
On Monday, August 21, Phase 1 of the REACH Initiative officially began! We started with the exterior of the church and a fresh coat of paint to brighten up the outside of the building while providing some additional "pop" to the stained glass over our baptistry.
Then we moved to the Education Wing where we removed and replaced the carpeting on the first floor, then painted the walls. Once that is complete, we will progress to the second floor and do the same. (Kids Ministry classes will continue to meet during much of this process.) We will finish up the Education Wing with the creation of a "family room" where parents and kids can gather, installation of a new wall for security purposes, and then add a slide from the second floor to the first floor!
While we work to finish up the Education Wing, work in the Family Life Center (or Youth Center) and surrounding classrooms will begin. We will paint, install a new, permanent stage and sound system in the Youth Center, add more storage, increase class space and put in additional restrooms. One of the things we're most excited about is the addition of a lounge for our youth that will provide them with a space all their own where they can gather together and just hangout.
Our goal is to have all of this complete by mid-December, so please be in prayer for our many contractors, carpenters and painters during this project. Of course, we will do our best to keep you up-to-date on everything that is happening here and on our social media pages. We appreciate your patience, prayers and support during this phase of the REACH Initiative. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to use the contact form below and be sure to check back often for updates!
Then we moved to the Education Wing where we removed and replaced the carpeting on the first floor, then painted the walls. Once that is complete, we will progress to the second floor and do the same. (Kids Ministry classes will continue to meet during much of this process.) We will finish up the Education Wing with the creation of a "family room" where parents and kids can gather, installation of a new wall for security purposes, and then add a slide from the second floor to the first floor!
While we work to finish up the Education Wing, work in the Family Life Center (or Youth Center) and surrounding classrooms will begin. We will paint, install a new, permanent stage and sound system in the Youth Center, add more storage, increase class space and put in additional restrooms. One of the things we're most excited about is the addition of a lounge for our youth that will provide them with a space all their own where they can gather together and just hangout.
Our goal is to have all of this complete by mid-December, so please be in prayer for our many contractors, carpenters and painters during this project. Of course, we will do our best to keep you up-to-date on everything that is happening here and on our social media pages. We appreciate your patience, prayers and support during this phase of the REACH Initiative. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to use the contact form below and be sure to check back often for updates!
Floor Plans
Below are the screenshots from the most recent floor plans for the building remodel. These plans are NOT final and are subject to change as the project evolves. We will update with revised floorplans as often as possible if necessary.
Current floor plans as of December 2022.
Concept Art
REACH Initiative Progress Photos
