A Door Reopened: Frontier’s Next Chapter

The Story in One Breath

Last time, the door closed— it felt like a real loss, despite our deep awareness that this thing could come back to us... We had prepared, hoped, and begun to imagine a future that suddenly disappeared. If it would return, it would require waiting with no guarantees. But in the waiting, God was not absent. He was steadying us, refining our vision, and protecting us from moving too quickly.

Now, that same door has reopened—with better timing, clearer alignment, and terms that make long-term faithfulness possible. What once felt like a setback has become a gift: not just a building returned, but deeper clarity about calling, stewardship, and trust.

We’re grateful not only for where God has brought us back, but for how He carried us through the wandering.

The Story We Didn’t Expect (The Resurrection Story)

When we first pursued the St. James campus, we truly believed it was settled. Plans were forming, hope was growing, and then—unexpectedly—the opportunity slipped away. At the time, it felt confusing and discouraging. We didn’t fully understand why the timing wasn’t right.

What we’ve come to see is that God was protecting everyone involved.

In that season, the owners of the property were still discerning their own future, seeking clarity about what faithfulness looked like for them and for the legacy of this place.

So the door closed.

Months later, something changed. When the conversation reopened, it was marked by peace rather than pressure, clarity rather than complexity. Both sides knew more clearly what they were saying yes to. The vision aligned. The relationship reset. The path forward felt calm, honest, and Spirit-led.

And when the door reopened, it came back better:

• A longer runway that honors long-term faithfulness

• Clearer terms that allow us to invest wisely

• Stronger alignment and mutual trust

• A shared sense that this was the right church, at the right time, for this place

What once felt like loss was, in hindsight, preparation. God was not delaying us—He was preparing us and protecting the relationship that would make this home possible.

A Wise Door, Not Just an Open One

As elders and leaders, we want you to know: this opportunity is not only meaningful—it is wise.

While we’ll share more detail in the coming weeks, here’s what we can say with confidence:

• The lease is significantly below market for Pasadena

• The terms provide long-term stability and protection

• The campus allows ministry and sustainability

• The flexibility of the space supports worship, kids, prayer, and community life

• The path forward has our full leadership and elder-team unity

This is not a leap of faith without preparation. It is a faithful step after careful stewardship.

What This Space Will Become

We envision this campus as a living, week-long expression of Frontier’s calling.

• A home for Sunday worship and discipleship

• A prayer room where God’s presence is cultivated midweek

• Vibrant spaces for kids and youth to grow in faith

• The Front Room Coffee Café — a third space for hospitality, conversation, and neighborly connection

• A place for training, creativity, and formation, equipping people to live the way of Jesus in everyday life

• A hub for partnerships, gatherings, and shared use with other churches, ministries, and nonprofits

Beyond Sundays, this campus will host life throughout the week:

• A local Christian school forming the next generation

• Weddings, events, and celebrations that honor God and serve families

• Spaces for media, storytelling, and training, helping shape disciples and leaders beyond our walls

This will not be a house of comfort, but a generator of formation, mission, and provision—a place where worship fuels creativity, and stewardship creates blessing for the city.

If you’d like to hear the heart and vision behind this space, watch the message shared during our first announcement service.

What Happens Next

Here’s what the coming months will look like:

• Now: Early access and preparation

• Mid-February 2026: Lease officially begins

• February 22, 2026 (anticipated): Our first Sunday gathering in the space

Along the way, we’ll invite everyone at Frontier into:

• Prayer gatherings

• Work days and volunteer teams

• Ongoing updates and stories

• A future financial invitation (shared clearly and thoughtfully)

Today is about gratitude and vision. The details will come in time!

A Blessing

This is our home—not for comfort, but for courage.
A place where God’s presence forms us and sends us.
A door reopened by grace, entrusted to us for faithfulness.

May we steward it with humility, joy, and bold trust in the God who led us here.