“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalms 37v23-24
Stepping Forward Updates
Stepping Forward – May 2025
Thank you for your continued generosity toward “Stepping Forward,” a capital campaign targeting three primary areas of improvement. Each proposed improvement brings a purpose consistent with ValleyPoint’s Vision Map. “We love our neighbors and seek to be a joyous presence where we live, work, and play.” These improvements enhance the capabilities of our campus, serving our communities and inviting them to experience our church seven days a week. We are in the process of finalizing details with the Concord Township Zoning Board for land development (which involves our future park area). Our engineering company, T&M, will develop final design details once zoning issues are complete. Progress on our Wellness Center continues with the start of exterior landscaping while waiting for finalization of building permits for interior plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Work at our Office Building for the Student Center upgrades continues with rework of office space, stage rebuild starting in the next few weeks, and Audio Visual upgrades beginning in June. Thank you for your continued generosity toward “STEPPING FORWARD.” Currently, we have reached $569,709 toward commitments of $1,008,030. Click here to read more about the Stepping Forward campaign and ways for you to engage in this exciting project, where we believe it is time…to make room for God’s inspiring work on ValleyPoint’s beautiful property. Time…to beautify ValleyPoint’s property and invite the church and community to browse, walk, and play in a beautiful park-like environment. Time…to connect to the stream of community development (now taking place surrounding our property), seeking to connect people and places. Time…to provide a space for the next generation to learn about Jesus, connect with others, and play. Time…to provide compassionate soul care to our church and local communities, thus furthering God’s reach. Please continue to pray as we step forward in these three areas of development!
Stepping Forward – March 2025 Update
Thank you for your continued generosity toward “STEPPING FORWARD.” Currently, we have reached $494,130 toward commitments of $1,008,030. Exciting progress is happening at ValleyPoint as we continue developing three key areas. The first is the Wellness Center: We received township zoning approval to convert to a Wellness Center. Now, we are eagerly awaiting plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and drywall work as we move forward with our renovation. Land Development: Our engineering firm, T&M, is finalizing the design plans for future development. Student Center/Office Building: Framing is officially underway—one step closer to creating a dynamic and inviting space for middle and high school students (and others who use the space). Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we step forward together!
Stepping Forward – December 2024 Update
OUR BUILDING TEAM
Our Stepping Forward building team is led by Rich Kirk. Rich is a retired design manager with extensive experience leading teams and managing budgets on large scale projects. He was instrumental in helping to manage our Real Home campaign project when we constructed our new, existing building and recently led our campus Master Planning effort. He also served several years on staff at ValleyPoint Church as our Facilities Director.
The rest of the team is made up of various members of ValleyPoint whose expertise will help drive our three areas of focus to successful completion. You can continue reading below and see visuals of our projects. The team includes civil engineers, commercial developers, architects, and arborists to help coordinate our land development. It is also made up of contractors and interior designers to help with our remodeling projects and mental health professionals who will help provide input and guidance as we design and plan out our Wellness Center.
While we have engaged many to help with our current and future needs throughout the construction and development phases, we would like to extend an open invitation to anyone whose professional expertise can help ValleyPoint. Some of the projects must be bid out and performed by engineering and civil planning firms, however, there will be many projects that we will be able to self-perform.
If you would like to volunteer services, please contact our Associate Pastor, Ben Jones, at ben@valleypointchurch.com.
Land Development and Shaping
AREA 1
Office Building Renovation
AREA 2
ValleyPoint Wellness Center
AREA 3
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND SHAPING
PROJECT DETAILS: Shape our underutilized property with trails that will connect spiritually contemplative spaces for church and community use, a recreational area, and a playground that will engage physically, creatively, and developmentally. Create 45-50 additional parking spots between the lower level of the Main Building and Bethel Road to be used for the children’s ministry entrance and park areas.
WHY THIS MATTERS: Land development and shaping beautify ValleyPoint’s property, taking unused land and bringing purpose to it for children, students, and adults. Our land development plans also serve our ministries directly. Our student ministry will gain a recreational area to use regularly for our Sunday and Wednesday ministries. Our children’s ministry will be able to create playful groups and meet-ups where families can enjoy the outdoors and connect with a faith community.
Connecting Pathways and Trails
Community Playground
Community Recreational Area
Additional Parking
OFFICE BUILDING RENOVATION
PROJECT DETAILS: Improve the audio/visual equipment in the Chapel Room for greater Student Ministry (6th – 12th grade) use. Remove two offices to expand the Chapel Room and create a hang-out/eating/connection space.
WHY THIS MATTERS: Office Building renovation for student ministry engages middle and high school students at a vital time in their lives with meaningful space that invites and communicates that the church cares. Additionally, it will provide more meeting areas for our Connection Path meetings, Connection Groups, and other classes.
Upgraded Audio/Visuals
Expanded Area For Multi-Purpose Use
VALLEYPOINT WELLNESS CENTER
PROJECT DETAILS: Take the church parsonage (at the corner of Bethel Road and the Garnet Valley High School entrance) and redesign it with counseling offices and general meeting spaces.
WHY THIS MATTERS: ValleyPoint Wellness Center provides attractive space to help meet the emotional needs and hurts of those in our church and our communities. A Wellness Center advances compassionate counseling, grief care, and other services demonstrating church and community care.
Wellness Center Exterior
Reception Area (View 1)
Reception Area (View 2)
Counseling Room