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FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF DALLAS, PA:

A LEGACY OF WORSHIP

Early in his career, Pastor Marc Ramirez was involved with a church construction project in Florida.
When ministry interruptions arose, the construction company was inflexible and lacked knowledge or
understanding of church ministry. It comes as no surprise that the building process was fraught with
challenges and frustrations. Fast-forward to Pastor Marc’s current leadership role in the construction
project for Fellowship Church in Dallas, PA. After learning about Horst Construction, he knew - “This is
the kind of company we want to work with.” He says he experienced a completely different mindset—
and vastly improved working relationship and partnership with Horst Construction.

Drawn to the unique Master Planning process that Horst Construction offers, Pastor Marc and his
congregation found a unique and attractive approach that was positive and focused on the journey and
legacy of Fellowship Church.

Fellowship Church had already been on this journey for a long time—about 9 years—at the time when
Horst came into the picture. They started by forming a committee called “Project Jordan” whose sole
purpose was to evaluate the existing land and determine the next steps. The committee found far more
questions than answers, and although the church had about 18 acres of land, much of it was wetlands
and therefore not usable. These obstacles stalled the process and left the committee looking for
guidance.

The church had been using their gymnasium as temp- “It felt like we had found the missing
orary worship space since 2007, and was ready to piece—a company whose desire was
have a designated space for worship. Although they’d not just to complete a project for us,
made the best of the current situation, the congregation but also to work by our side as our
quickly and excitedly got behind the intention to build partner throughout the journey.”
a new worship space, in addition to planning a welcome - Pastor Marc Ramirez
center and area for gathering before and after services.