Building Initiative

We’re a growing church in Wayland, trusting God as we take our next step toward a permanent home.

A Snapshot of our History

Since launching in September 2023, Peace Church Wayland has been a portable church - gathering at the Lumber Yard each Sunday through the faithfulness, flexibility, and sacrifice of an incredible team.

The Lumber Yard - Current Home of Peace Church Wayland Sunday Morning Services

Week after week, people show up early, stay late, and serve with joy to make space for others to encounter Jesus. We’re deeply grateful for those who serve so faithfully, and for the many ways God has met us in every season and setting.

While we remain fully committed to the mission of Jesus wherever we gather, we believe a permanent space will allow us to continue growing without feeling cramped - and create more margin for connection, discipleship, and ministry. It will also help lighten the load our volunteers have been carrying so well.

In December 2024, we took a meaningful step forward by opening an additional space - 707 - our ministry and office space at 707 Superior. This space now serves as a hub for midweek ministry, including kids and student programming, Bible studies, groups, and classes.

707 Superior - Current Home of Peace Church Wayland Offices and Mid-Week Gatherings

Already, 707 has become a place where connection is happening, discipleship is growing, and people are taking next steps in their faith. We’re incredibly thankful for what God is doing through it.

Where We’re Going

As our church continues to grow, we are stepping into a new season. We are pursuing a permanent space where people can gather, encounter Jesus, and experience life together throughout the week.

We're grateful to now say: 965 Reno Drive is the building we are moving forward with. This comes after the Wayland City Council approved our Special Land Use Permit, an earlier-than-expeceted answer to prayer, and after thoughtful discernment with our Central Administrative Elders.

This is a meaningful step forward for our church.

While the building itself is exciting, it's important to remember: this is a tool for ministry. Our heart is to create a space where more people in our community can hear the gospel, grow in their faith, and find belonging - not just on Sunday, but any day of the week.

What Happens Next

We're encouraged by what God is doing, and we're trusting Him for what's next. We invite you to continue praying with us - for wisdom, provision, and discernment - and that this space would be used to make a lasting gospel impact in our community. We also encourage you t to prayerfully consider your part in this journey - how God may be inviting you to participate through prayer, generosity, and engagement in the days ahead.

With approval in place, we're no longer asking if, but how we move forward. Over the coming month, we'll:

Finalize the purchase of the building
Engage architectural and engineering partners
Develop detailed site plans and renovation designs for city approval
Begin preparing for renovations and a future transition from our current spaces at 707 and The LumberYard

This phase will require wisdom, clarity, and intentional planning as we steward this opportunity.

As we step into this next phase, we’ll also be entering a season of intentional fundraising to support the purchase, design, and renovation of this space. This is an opportunity for all of us, as a church family, to participate in what God is building: through prayer, generosity, and shared commitment to the mission.

965 Reno Drive - Future Permanent Home of Peace Church Wayland

A Church Moving Forward in Faith

This moment reflects the continued momentum we've experienced as a church - not just in growth, but in faith. We believe God is guiding each step, opening doors, and inviting us to trust Him as we move forward.

We are encouraged by what He is doing, and we remain committed to moving with unity, patience, and clarity as we take these next steps together.

How You Can Pray & Give

At the end of 2025, our church family stepped out in faith and gave generously toward a building fund. By God’s grace, we’ve already raised over $100,000! And we’re grateful for the foundation that's been laid.

Every gift represents more than finances - it reflects hearts aligned with the mission of seeing lives changed through the gospel.

As we move into this next phase, we're entering a season of giving as begin the process of purchase, design, and planning. This is an opportunity for our church family to participate together. Through prayer, generosity, and shared commitment.

We invite you to continue praying for wisdom, provision, and unity - and to consider how God may be leading you to take part in this season.

If you feel led to give to the Peace Wayland Building Fund, you can give online using the button below. Simply select “Wayland Building Fund” from the dropdown menu under “Fund.”

Give

Gifts may also be given by check - either placed in one of the black boxes on Sunday morning or mailed to:

Peace Church
6950 Cherry Valley Rd
Middleville, MI 49333

Please write “Wayland Building Fund” in the memo line.

Every gift, large or small, moves this vision forward. Thank you for praying, giving, and walking with us as we trust the Lord one step at a time.