Compass Church breaks ground on CCBG Architects-designed worship facility in Goodyear
GOODYEAR, ARIZ. (April 30, 2025) – Compass Church joyfully announces the groundbreaking of its state-of-the-art facility in Goodyear, Arizona, a significant step forward in its mission to guide individuals toward a deeper connection with God.
This past Sunday, on a sunny spring afternoon, Lead Pastor Ronn Smith, alongside church leaders and community members, celebrated this pivotal moment at 16060 W. Van Buren St.
Phoenix-based CCBG Architects, Inc., designed the 18,000 SF, $6.7 million facility. It includes a new worship space, religious classrooms, expanded parking, and site field and landscape development. The single-story facility is scheduled to open in April 2026.
The design creates a new central heart to the existing campus while incorporating the existing structures into a new architecture reflecting the spiritual growth of the growing congregation, said Paul Ladensack, Principal, CCBG Architecture. The architecture incorporates a new, 800-seat worship space that provides a seamless connection to transformed existing buildings that creates a balanced composition and new entry symmetry for future growth. A tower is incorporated with a cross that signals entry and a welcome gesture to Van Buren Street to the south.
“CCBG Architects is honored to bring its deep knowledge and passion for church design to this meaningful project, which will serve as a cornerstone for the Compass Church community in the thriving West Valley,” Ladensack said. “With decades of experience in creating inspiring and functional spaces, CCBG is dedicated to crafting environments that foster connection, worship, and community growth.”
Working with a design team and contractor was a new experience for Compass Church, Pastor Smith explained.
“CCGB Architects was so helpful in every step of the way; we have never done this before,” Pastor Smith said. “They gently helped us walk through the entire process. They gave us great ideas and great thoughts on where to go with the design. We are very thankful for that. Our goal is to have this facility built in a year and start to use our new auditorium.”
The new facility is part of Compass Church’s “Gaining Ground” initiative, a two-year vision adventure aimed at expanding the church’s reach and impact in the West Valley. The project includes the construction of a new auditorium, lobby, and children’s classrooms on the church’s 10-acre property.
“We are thrilled to take this next step in our journey,” Pastor Smith said. “This new facility will provide a space where our community can experience God’s love and grow in their faith. We are grateful for the support of our congregation and the community as we embark on this exciting new chapter.”
The “Gaining Ground” initiative has already garnered significant support, with more than $7 million committed to the project.
“The church is trusting God to provide the necessary resources to complete the construction and continue its mission of loving and serving the community,” Pastor Smith said.
MTV General Contractors, Inc., is the general contractor. Notable subcontractors on the project include AV Schwann, a structural engineer; Peterson Associates, an MPE engineer; and Kaeko Engineering, a civil engineer.