We have come to the close of a 9-month process of the due diligence phase on property we had hoped would be the future location and forever home of Zeal Church. On Thursday, July 18th at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, we were unable to secure the 4 votes needed for approval. There were 2 board members who were absent from the proceedings which meant we were only able to secure 3 of the 4 needed votes. One of the absent board members had voted in favor of Zeal Church in a previous split vote, but members had to be present to cast their vote in this final vote.

While we are disheartened by the vote, we are not defeated, and we will not slow down as we continue to advance the Kingdom of God and plan for the expansion of Zeal Church, which will allow us to reach more people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Pastors JD & Leah, along with the executive leadership team, will begin laying out the expansion strategy and announce to the Zeal Church family within the next 45 days. Jesus said, “I will build my church, and the gates of hades won’t be able to stop it.” Stay tuned!