Executive Summary
A High-Level Overview of the House of the Bride Vision
Our callingVision Statement
House of the Bride is a prophetic vision for a set-apart, Christ-centered community rooted in consecration, shared life, land stewardship, and spiritual readiness. We seek to embody the narrow way described by Jesus in Matthew 7:13-14, following the pattern of the early church in Acts 2:42-47.
This is not a retreat center, therapy program, or religious institution. It is a living community— a modern expression of Acts-like fellowship grounded in holiness, simplicity, and mutual care. Our long-term vision includes a replicable "ark" model that can be adapted by other groups called to similar expressions of faith and stewardship.
Current Phase: Discernment & Alignment
House of the Bride is currently in Phase 0: Discernment. This means we are:
- Seeking God's direction through prayer, Scripture, and wise counsel
- Building alignment among core team members and early partners
- Conducting feasibility studies for the Troy, Ohio land parcel
We are not yet operational, not offering residency, and not accepting public investment. All conversations are exploratory and subject to legal and regulatory review.
Location: Troy, Ohio
A 50-acre parcel in Troy, Ohio has been identified as a potential site for this vision. The location offers:
- Fertile land suitable for regenerative agriculture and food production
- Space for simple housing clusters, gathering areas, and shared facilities
- Proximity to a supportive faith community and regional resources
Note: Land acquisition and zoning approvals are pending. All site plans remain conceptual until due diligence is complete.
Community Model
House of the Bride is designed around four core pillars:
1. Consecration
A commitment to holiness, obedience, and spiritual formation. Daily rhythms of prayer, worship, and Scripture study anchor community life.
2. Shared Life
Following Acts 2:42-47, members share meals, resources, and responsibilities. This includes mutual care, hospitality, and covenant accountability.
3. Land Stewardship
Regenerative agriculture, food production, and ecological care. Stewarding creation as an act of worship and provision.
4. Readiness
Spiritual and practical preparation. Making the Bride ready (Revelation 19:7) and building resilient communities for uncertain times.
The "Ark" Model: Replicable Sanctuary Framework
Beyond the Troy pilot, our vision includes creating a replicable blueprint that other faith communities can adapt. This "ark" framework provides:
- • Spiritual rhythms and governance structures tested and refined
- • Land stewardship practices for sustainable food production
- • Architectural and site planning templates for simple, shared living
- • Hospitality and mutual care protocols rooted in Scripture
- • Financial and legal frameworks adaptable to different contexts
The goal is not to franchise a brand, but to empower other groups called to similar expressions of consecrated community.
Investment Philosophy
We seek values-aligned, patient partners who understand this is a Kingdom investment, not a conventional financial play.
Ideal partners are motivated by stewardship of resources for God's purposes, the flourishing of His people, and the establishment of replicable models of consecrated community. Returns — if any — are secondary to mission alignment.