The 5626 Frantz Road Story
The summer of 2021, we started a process to purchase a 40,000sqft property along Frantz Rd, Dublin, OH – the first permanent location for the NW part of the Vista congregation. By the Fall of ‘21 we had to let the purchase contract go, but we were shocked to have regained it 3 months later at a reduced price of $2M. As an additional encouragement and confirmation, our giving commitments climbed putting us within range to move forward.
On April Fool’s Day 2022, less than two weeks prior to closing, we learned of a zoning issue that would require six months to resolve, as of Sep 26th, 2022. By the grace and provision of Christ, city zoning approval, funding, and completed drawings, we closed on October 13, 2022!
By October 18, 2022, we had the keys to the building and renovation planning began! Over the next 18 months, the renovation process took twists, turns, ups and downs. With the help of Ron Roman, Dick Woods, City of Dublin, Compton Construction, staff, and countless volunteers, we were able to complete the process. (You can see all of the progress in the Building Status Archive below). We are so thankful for all of the people that made this building what it is today!
On Easter Sunday of 2024, we had our first official Sunday service in the newly renovated space!
We are now in the building full time! Our first permanent worship and gathering space in the Northwest! We are thankful that in addition to Vista Community Church meeting in the space, we are beginning to pack the building daily with tenants and community events. The Commons on the second floor of the building is open to the public Monday- Friday 8am-4pm for anyone that wants to meet, work, or read. It truly is a space where community and church come together.
Take a Peak
Scroll through these photos to see the Frantz Rd. story from past to present.
Front Signage
The Commons
Auditorium
Outside of the Auditorium
Student Area
Kids Community
Kids Community
Main Entrance
Worship Area
Worship Area
The Commons
Counseling Suite Hallway
Kids Community Hallway
Worship Area
Lounge Area
Kitchen Area
Counseling Suite hallway
Reconfigured Kids Community entrance – Two new KC bathrooms in background
Reconfigured Bradenton Avenue entrance – View from hallway leading from cafeteria
Counseling Suite – Interior window fill-ins
New doorway to new KC classroom – Demising wall in background
Carpet demolition
Two new double doors between the cafeteria and the Student Ministry space
Reconfigured Bradenton Avenue entrance – View from vestibule
The demising wall for the 2nd floor Worship Area
The demising wall between the 2nd floor Worship Area and the back room
Sprinkler piping being staged in parking lot
Sprinkler piping staged on 2nd floor
Kids Community classroom wall demo
Kids Community classroom wall demo
Trough for Kids Community bathroom drain lines
Building Partners
Check out these organizations that utilize the HUB. We provide meeting places that serve as a source of community, training, creativity, worship, and innovation for local ministries and businesses.
A growing private practice located at the NW HUB and provides competent counseling in a caring Christian environment. They currently serve adolescents, children, adults, and couples with a variety of mental health and interpersonal issues. Besides serving the Christian community, Beacon Counseling is committed to providing services for people of ALL faiths and backgrounds.
Life Builders is a day and employment agency for adults with developmental disabilities. Their mission and vision is to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing opportunities to create inclusion within the community both within their day program setting and employment in their communities. They currently serve over 150 individuals with developmental disabilities in the Central Ohio area. Life Builders opened its fourth location in August at the NW HUB.