How It Began

It began with nine families meeting in Dona and Inez Pate’s basement. This group embraced a God-sized vision of what a new church could be and do in our community. However, that founding group could not imagine in 1971 what God would lead Valleydale to become.

Through the '80s and '90s, such a vision was needed again. In 2002, the Grace Adventure campaign compelled hundreds of families to “just imagine” what God could do through our relocation.

Now it’s time to imagine again – to recommit to God, to rekindle our passion, to reestablish His presence, to recommit ourselves to His work here and around the world.

This is a defining moment. It’s a time to re:IMAGINE.

My prayer is that God will affect Valleydale three ways in this undertaking…

INWARD: Ignite church-wide renewal, unity, and commitment to God.

OUTWARD: Impact the unchurched in our area for Christ.

UPWARD: Infuse the finances necessary to resource God’s vision for Valleydale.

Valleydale’s leaders have stayed true to the vision of our church through the years. Today we stand on their shoulders; we hold the key to our church’s impact in the future.

When the last chapter of our history is written, I pray that each of us will be found faithful to Him!

Use your imagination!

Calvin Kelly Senior Pastor