Believers Church

Suffolk, VA

60,000 SF New Worship Center with Childcare Facility

This new 60,000 SF Believers Church worship facility was designed to accommodate a church-operated child care facility and event center that will utilize the building throughout the week. Oak & Lily Academy offers programs for ages 6 weeks to 24 months, and preschool classes for ages 2 years old through 4 years old. The childcare features an indoor playground, children’s activity area, classroom spaces tailored for specific age groups  and secure access points. 

The new building also houses Hub 757 , an event center that offers flexible function space seven days a week for weddings, banquets, meetings and more. The highlight of the facility is a huge lobby complete with café, lounge and reading areas, tables and chairs and intimate seating throughout. The vaulted ceilings, exposed steel beams, polished concrete floors, brick accent walls, hanging lights, and pergola-style canopies give this contemporary space a hip vibe and open, welcome feel.

The beautiful sanctuary has a performance platform with a triple-screen video backdrop, full AVL package, wood plank accent walls and stadium style seating. The youth room has a casual stadium-style setting with carpeted-tiered seating, video walls, and open gathering space. The grounds have an outdoor amphitheater, patio space, and landscaped grassy area with park benches and play area. The Believers Church daycare has an indoor playground, classrooms and children’s activity area.