Beavercreek Church Breaks Ground for New Expansion

Story by  Francis Tuffour 

The Beavercreek church recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its much-anticipated facility expansion. Community leaders, church members and guests attended the event.

Delthony Gordon, lead pastor, opened the ceremony with poignant remarks, tracing the church’s history back 50 years to when its leaders first visited the site—a cornfield. “Despite the seeds that grew there, they envisioned planting another type of seed—the seed of the Word of God,” Gordon recounted. Initially intended to be named East Dayton church, it soon became known as Beavercreek: “The Church in the Creek With the Creek in Its Heart.”

The expansion vision began seven years ago and aims to provide a more functional space for the church’s growing needs. “This vision is not ours; it came from God,” Gordon emphasized, expressing gratitude to community partners and the wider Beavercreek and Greene County communities for their support.

City officials showed strong support for the project. Mayor Don Adams of Beavercreek praised the church’s growth and expressed excitement for the expansion. Mayor Sarah Mays of Xenia, referenced Proverbs 11:11, highlighting the positive impact of upright citizens in the community. “The faithful following our Lord is good for the community, bringing light to every nook and cranny of Beavercreek and beyond,” she said, commending the initiative.

Spencer Hannah, principal of Spring Valley Academy, shared his joy and congratulated the church for supporting the school. Roy Simpson, Ohio Conference treasurer, thanked the church on behalf of the conference, stating, “You are living by example. We pray God will help this project and that many people will meet Jesus.”

The event featured special music by Charles Haugabrooks, former lead singer of the It Is Written telecast, and a dedicatory prayer by Bill Hrovat, associate pastor of the Centerville church. Kristin Collins, a Beavercreek church’s Capital Development Campaign committee member, coordinated the groundbreaking event with more than 10 shovel holders.

The ceremony concluded with a musical concert by Haugabrooks, celebrating a new chapter for Beavercreek church.