Veteran Pastor Announces New Church Campus in Surprise, Arizona

ExperienceChurch.tv plans to launch a new location in one of Arizona's fastest-growing cities.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Dennis Cummins, a pastor with over 35 years of experience, has announced plans to launch a new campus of ExperienceChurch.tv in Surprise, Arizona. The decision to expand into Surprise was driven by the city's rapid population growth, strong family presence, and the increasing need for stable, values-driven community institutions. The new campus will bring ExperienceChurch.tv's established multi-site structure, leadership development, and community engagement to the area.

Why it matters

Surprise, Arizona has emerged as one of the state's fastest-growing cities, attracting families, professionals, and retirees. However, many newcomers arrive without established relational or support networks. The new ExperienceChurch.tv campus aims to fill this gap by building something that strengthens families, develops leaders, and contributes positively to the fabric of the city over time.

The details

The new campus will operate as part of ExperienceChurch.tv's multi-site structure, bringing decades of organizational experience, leadership development, and community engagement. Planned offerings will include weekly worship services, children's programming, leadership development initiatives, and community-focused activities. Rather than launching abruptly, the organization plans to spend the months leading up to the October 4, 2026 launch building connections through informal interest gatherings and community events.

  • ExperienceChurch.tv plans to launch the new Surprise, Arizona campus on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
  • The organization will spend the months leading up to the launch building connections through informal interest gatherings and community events.

The players

Dennis Cummins

A pastor, author, and organizational leader with more than 35 years of experience. He is leading the expansion of ExperienceChurch.tv into Surprise, Arizona.

ExperienceChurch.tv

A multi-site church organization that is expanding into Surprise, Arizona with a focus on families, leadership development, and long-term community investment.

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What they’re saying

“Surprise is growing quickly, but growth is more than housing and infrastructure. When families move into a new city, they are often looking for connection, stability, and community. We believe Surprise is a place worth investing in for the long haul.”

— Dennis Cummins, Pastor (natlawreview.com)

“Our goal is not short-term attendance. It's building something that strengthens families, develops leaders, and contributes positively to the fabric of the city over time.”

— Dennis Cummins, Pastor (natlawreview.com)

What’s next

Additional details regarding meeting locations, interest nights, and launch-week activities will be released in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

ExperienceChurch.tv's expansion into Surprise, Arizona represents a long-term investment in strengthening families and developing community leaders in one of the state's fastest-growing cities. The church's focus on building relationships and contributing positively to the local fabric sets it apart from short-term growth strategies.