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A new facility strategy is needed to meet the growing needs at OVCN
Nearly five years ago, Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN) began the process of rezoning parts of their current 28-acre property. The request for rezoning centered around community outreach with the addition of on-campus sports ministry facilities and programming. OVCN has identified a need and opportunity to impact kids and families with faith-based sports clubs and leagues in and around Oro Valley. The church is committed to living out the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and is relentless in their efforts to present the gospel and to make disciples. They are also committed to the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40), which instructs us to love God and love our neighbors. Every ministry strategy reflects a passionate pursuit of these two commands.
Since the beginning of the rezoning process with the town of Oro Valley, OVCN has seen a 60% increase in church attendance. As our neighbors in and around the Oro Valley area were looking for a church that was committed to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, they found a home at OVCN. As a result of this growth, OVCN has prayerfully reevaluated the rezoning request, facility needs, and vision. The delay in this process proved to be necessary to pivot to a facility plan that could serve the needs of the church and the local community better. Sports ministry will continue to be part of the church’s plan to fulfill the Great Commission in Oro Valley and additional campuses.
OVCN staff and church leadership will seek to meet the needs of the church family through additional facilities utilizing existing zoning on their current property.
Plans are being developed and will be submitted through the application process set forth by the town of Oro Valley. With the addition of a new sanctuary, multi-purpose room, and classroom/conference building, OVCN will be equipped to meet the needs of a growing church in a growing community. Eliminating the request for rezoning will significantly simplify the process moving forward.
Since the beginning of the rezoning process with the town of Oro Valley, OVCN has seen a 60% increase in church attendance. As our neighbors in and around the Oro Valley area were looking for a church that was committed to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, they found a home at OVCN. As a result of this growth, OVCN has prayerfully reevaluated the rezoning request, facility needs, and vision. The delay in this process proved to be necessary to pivot to a facility plan that could serve the needs of the church and the local community better. Sports ministry will continue to be part of the church’s plan to fulfill the Great Commission in Oro Valley and additional campuses.
OVCN staff and church leadership will seek to meet the needs of the church family through additional facilities utilizing existing zoning on their current property.
Plans are being developed and will be submitted through the application process set forth by the town of Oro Valley. With the addition of a new sanctuary, multi-purpose room, and classroom/conference building, OVCN will be equipped to meet the needs of a growing church in a growing community. Eliminating the request for rezoning will significantly simplify the process moving forward.
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(Source: Oro Valley Church of The Nazarene Press Release, September 10, 2024)
