Scioto Valley Community Church Hilliard, Ohio

Hilliard Facts  Population 27,586  Suburb of Columbus  There are four major corporations in the town (with one on the way)  Hilliard is strategically located on Interstate 270

Hilliard’s Goal To encourage commercial, residential, and corporate development by:  Providing financial assistance to qualifying businesses.  Making available vast amounts of land for corporate development.  Offering financing & tax credit through state.

Columbus Population 700,000 Experiencing Tremendous Growth Provides Hilliard Residents with Many Employment Opportunities Home of Ohio State University Entertainment Possibilities

Characteristics  Clean, upscale and attractive  Several parks  Two large High Schools  New home construction throughout the city  Ohio State sports program are a major source of entertainment

City Population v Population 27,586 - Up by 10% since 1991 v The median age of residents is 33.6 years v By 2005 there will be a large increase in teens v There is a third high school planned

Racial & Economic Make-up KPopulation 97.1% Caucasian K 1% of Population African-American K 1.4% of Population Asian or Pacific Islander K 43.1% make between 50K-100K yearly K The average family has 3.1 people K 40% of the population is considered to be prosperous baby-boomers (ACORN) K 35% considered older settled married couples

Present Gospel Impact =From surveys, people seem receptive but confused about the Gospel = There are several churches in Hilliard = From surveys, spiritual importance is rated 5-8 on a scale of 10 = Most of those surveyed did not see a need for a new church = Materialism would be a common concern in the community

Scioto Valley Community Church Strategy

Our Name Suburbs identify more with Columbus We chose a geographical feature We chose “community” because of negativity over the name “Baptist” We want to reach out to neighboring suburbs and Columbus Proper

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Sam and Cindy Scioto 43% of population makes 50K-100K 97% Caucasian Median Age 33.6 Most have children or will have From Surveys, family interests rate highest

Two Distinct Groups UPPER MIDDLE CLASS Live in large houses in sub-divisions Very Family Oriented Receptive to surveys Interactive with interviewers LOWER MIDDLE CLASS Live in older homes in different sections of town Very cautious Most refused to talk to us

Two Distinct Groups UPPER MIDDLE CLASS Live in large houses in sub-divisions Very Family Oriented Receptive to surveys Interactive with interviewers LOWER MIDDLE CLASS Live in older homes in different sections of town Very cautious Most refused to talk to us

Two Distinct Groups UPPER MIDDLE CLASS Live in large houses in sub-divisions Very Family Oriented Receptive to surveys Interactive with interviewers LOWER MIDDLE CLASS Live in older homes in different sections of town Very cautious Most refused to talk to us

Media Strategy % Telemarketing  Direct Mail  Internet  Newspaper  Phone Book  Television & Newspaper

Outreach Methods ' Visitation ' Small Groups ' Back Yard Bible Clubs ' Special Events

How We Will Worship j Large Launch j Contemporary Style j Dress Will Be Casual j Sermons Will Address Family Issues j Excellent Childcare

We Will Finish the Race So that Hilliard and Columbus will be Reached for Christ!