The Promise of Parkville

We believe God turned our sights towards Parkville. It holds so much PROMISE!

Parkville is the most densely populated zip code in the state of Maryland. There are 350,000 people within a 5-mile radius of the new campus location right in the middle of it all! It's a young, diverse, great community that wants to grow stronger and better, and we believe the Lord wants to use us to "give it a shove" in the direction of Godly flourishing.

Community leaders have enthusiastically welcomed us, and partnerships have already formed with local agencies, schools, and government.

An incredible property right on Harford Road became available, the old Colony Theater which later became the VFW located at 8123 Harford Road. Then through a generous gift, God provided the funds to purchase it. Through Parkville Promise and God's grace, this building, instead of showing movies and hosting bull roast dinners, will be home base for a vibrant Jesus-shaped community where the greatest story ever will be told! What promise!

There are over 51,000 people in poverty within 5 miles of Parkville. It's the perfect location for The EPICENTER to have a huge impact on physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of kids, parents, families, and the entire community.

10 Months of Shocking Generosity

We have a $5M construction loan. In order to complete the building, launch the campus and The EPICENTER, and provide for related essential Mountain ministries, the need is $3 Million. The Parkville Promise campaign will gather funds needed to complete the new campus building and provide other ministry costs by each of us promising to go over-and-above with a generous commitment through a special season of focused giving, March 1 - December 31, 2026.

What will the Parkville campus look like?

The Parkville Campus will beautifully blend history and vision. The recognizable facade that has been a landmark in the community for generations will be preserved and updated. New construction will also expand the building's footprint. The result will be a seamless connection between old and new that maximizes every interior square foot for impact while presenting a modern inviting exterior.

Inside, the space will be dynamic and purpose-built for ministry. Families will find creative, safe, and engaging environments for kids to experience the love of Jesus in age-appropriate ways. A flexible gym and worship area will host everything from youth programs to community events, holding 600 seats for people to encounter God each week. The campus will also include areas designed for compassion and outreach, including spaces for food distribution, showers for those in need, and a community pantry.

Impact Through The EPICENTER

Beyond weekend gatherings, this location will be a launchpad for transformational ministries like The EPICENTER and a local food pantry. Our current EPICENTER locations serve around 17,000 neighbors annually.

This includes:

• 300+ children in summer camp
• 650 families strengthened through family outreach initiatives & meal support
• 5,000 neighbors receiving advocacy through case management
• 1,500 ex-offenders have regained employment through second chance job fairs
• Hundreds more are served through our homeless shower program, recovery groups, Project Connect, health care events and more!

The EPICENTER is a proven ministry that meets real needs, and it will do the same in the Parkville community - feeding the hungry, supporting kids and families, and helping people rebuild their lives. This multi-faceted ministry in Parkville will demonstrate the Gospel in action!

The building is a Kingdom outpost that will bring God's blessing to thousands, spark a new movement of faith in Baltimore County, and remind all of us what can happen when the people of God say "Yes" to His call.