From the very first True North Service at a small VFW hall, God has faithfully moved on our behalf, presenting opportunity after opportunity to see more people transformed by a relationship with Jesus and find meaningful connection in biblical community. Through the acquisition and future remodeling of the former Sear’s property, God has positioned us to reach the city of Vineland and the greater Cumberland County area – to witness lives changed, hope restored, and generations passionate about serving Jesus. Staying on mission, and being obedient to God’s calling to enlarge the tent through the resources He has graciously provided, means securing the Legacy He has imprinted on our church family and giving Him glory as He fulfills every promise.
As we move forward with our mobile launch at Lakeside MS and renovation of the permanent Vineland Campus of True North Church, we will update this page as frequently as possible to keep you up to speed on progress and other important details.
Why Vineland for a second campus?
Over the last three years, we have been collecting data at key points to determine the best area for a new campus. We have a large group of people, families, and leaders traveling from Vineland to our Mullica Hill Campus each week. As we scouted facilities in multiple cities over that time, Vineland was always a city we were watching closely and prayerfully. When God provided an opportunity to acquire the Sears building, it affirmed His direction and next steps for True North.
Where will the Vineland Campus located?
The permanent home of our Vineland Campus will be located in the footprint of the historic Sears building on the corner of Delsea Drive and Landis Avenue. While we are completing renovations, we will meet at Lakeside Middle School starting April 6th, 2025.
When is the campus launching?
Our mobile campus is launching at Lakeside Middle, April 6th 2025. Our permanent facility at 8 W Landis Ave. will be completed in early 2026.
Why are we launching a mobile campus and why not wait until the Sear's building is complete?
Reaching as many people for Jesus has always been our church's heartbeat, vision, and mission. God has given us a great opportunity to grow our family and share the Gospel in Cumberland County. The remodel of the Sear's building is imminent, but it will take some time to ensure we have a permanent home that effectively serves the mission with the level of excellence God has instilled in this house. We are so excited to be in our permanent facility in the future. In the interim, there is an opportunity to minister to people right now, right where they are. Lakeside Middle School will be an exceptional venue to have church, to allow for ample room for our growing family, and to build momentum as we see the city of Vineland being transformed one story at a time by the power of Jesus. We are moving forward as one church with many locations and God is not done yet.
What can I expect at the Vineland Campus while we are mobile?
As one church with multiple locations, you can expect a consistent heart and experience that has been foundational to True North since our first service in 2006. Every campus is a friendly, warm, intergenerational environment where you are spiritually encouraged from the Bible, inspired to worship passionately as God created you, and motivated to take next steps toward Jesus.
The Vineland Campus will be a place you will love to be weekly and an atmosphere in which you will be excited to invite your family, friends, and co-workers. There will be intentional opportunities to build meaningful relationships and cultivate biblical community that is vital to your journey with Jesus.
Ultimately, the mission to reach people for Jesus and help them know what it means to follow him will be consistent, clear, and tangibly experienced in every facet of Sunday services and beyond. The Vineland Campus will be a community of believers you can walk alongside, depend on, and grow with.
The Vineland Campus will be a place you will love to be weekly and an atmosphere in which you will be excited to invite your family, friends, and co-workers. There will be intentional opportunities to build meaningful relationships and cultivate biblical community that is vital to your journey with Jesus.
Ultimately, the mission to reach people for Jesus and help them know what it means to follow him will be consistent, clear, and tangibly experienced in every facet of Sunday services and beyond. The Vineland Campus will be a community of believers you can walk alongside, depend on, and grow with.
What can I do right now to be a part of the expansion and launch?
There are many things you can do right now to be involved in several aspects of the Vineland launch. Here is a quick list:
Pray: Begin praying daily for favor as we move forward. Pray for our staff, leaders, volunteers, and others who will be working together to plan and prep for this future campus. Pray that all of the many steps required to undertake this project will proceed smoothly and that God will continue to provide wisdom and direction in any challenges we may face. Pray for the city of Vineland, its people and leaders, and all of the people and families we will serve.
Give: Launching a new campus of this magnitude will require financial resources. The generosity of this house has resulted in our ability to acquire the property in cash and we believe that level of generosity will be integral in creating the margin needed to remodel the facility and launch weekly services. Remember, you aren’t giving to a mere building, but sowing into God’s desire to see the city and people of Vineland encounter the Gospel and be loved and cared for extravagantly as they realize His purpose for their lives. To that extent, we have already open up the ability to financially support the Vineland Campus construction and launch. See more details about that below.
Act: Fill out the commit form and be a part of Team as we prepare to launch the Vineland Campus. Current launch date is April 6th, 2025 at Lakeside Middle.
Pray: Begin praying daily for favor as we move forward. Pray for our staff, leaders, volunteers, and others who will be working together to plan and prep for this future campus. Pray that all of the many steps required to undertake this project will proceed smoothly and that God will continue to provide wisdom and direction in any challenges we may face. Pray for the city of Vineland, its people and leaders, and all of the people and families we will serve.
Give: Launching a new campus of this magnitude will require financial resources. The generosity of this house has resulted in our ability to acquire the property in cash and we believe that level of generosity will be integral in creating the margin needed to remodel the facility and launch weekly services. Remember, you aren’t giving to a mere building, but sowing into God’s desire to see the city and people of Vineland encounter the Gospel and be loved and cared for extravagantly as they realize His purpose for their lives. To that extent, we have already open up the ability to financially support the Vineland Campus construction and launch. See more details about that below.
Act: Fill out the commit form and be a part of Team as we prepare to launch the Vineland Campus. Current launch date is April 6th, 2025 at Lakeside Middle.
What if I don’t currently attend True North but want to be a part of the Vineland Campus when it launches?
That’s great! We are excited you will be part of the True North family. We would encourage you to consider coming up to our Mullica Hill Campus until we are ready to launch in Vineland. This will allow you to get connected into the church and begin building relationships with others who will be a part of our future Vineland home. If you have any questions about our service times, ministry opportunities, or need further details about church, email us at [email protected]
The 2025 Legacy Offering focus will be funding our permanent Vineland Campus home on the corner of Landis Ave. and Delsea Dr. A giving designation is open now for those who wish to contribute. You can find that dropdown via our normal online giving link or write a check with the designation Legacy Offering.