Scioto Valley Community

ChurchHilliard, Ohio

Hilliard FactsPopulation 27,586Suburb of ColumbusThere 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

Population 27,586 - Up by 10% since 1991 The median age of residents is 33.6 years By 2005 there will be a large increase in

teens There is a third high school planned

Racial & Economic Make-up

Population 97.1% Caucasian 1% of Population African-American 1.4% of Population Asian or Pacific Islander 43.1% make between 50K-100K yearly The average family has 3.1 people 40% of the population is considered to be

prosperous baby-boomers (ACORN)

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 10Most of those surveyed did not see a need for a

new churchMaterialism would be a common concern in the

community

Scioto Valley Scioto Valley Community ChurchCommunity Church

StrategyStrategy

Our NameOur NameSuburbs identify more with ColumbusWe chose a geographical featureWe chose “community” because of

negativity over the name “Baptist”We want to reach out to neighboring

suburbs and Columbus Proper

LLooccaattiioonn

Sam and Cindy SciotoSam 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 GroupsTwo 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 GroupsTwo 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 GroupsTwo 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 StrategyMedia Strategy Telemarketing Direct Mail Internet Newspaper Phone Book Television & Newspaper

Outreach MethodsOutreach Methods

Visitation Small Groups Back Yard Bible Clubs Special Events

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

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