Draft:Vox Church

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Vox Church
DenominationNon-denominational
Websitevoxchurch.org
History
Founder(s)Justin and Chrisy Kendrick

Vox Church is a multi-site, non-denominational evangelical Christian church headquartered in Branford, Connecticut. Founded in 2011 by Justin and Chrisy Kendrick in New Haven, Connecticut, the church has grown to include 13 locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts. The church's stated mission is "to see New England transformed from the least-churched region in the U.S. to the most spiritually vibrant place on earth."[1][2]

History

Vox Church was founded in 2011 by Justin Kendrick, a former worship leader, and his wife Chrisy, along with a small group of friends in New Haven, Connecticut.[3] The church's name is derived from the Latin word for "voice," inspired by the biblical passage John 5:25.[3]

The church utilizes a church planting model to expand its reach across New England, a region historically known for lower rates of church attendance compared to other parts of the United States.[2] Services feature contemporary worship music, modern lighting, and video elements.[2]

In June 2024, Vox Church purchased a historic, 22,490-square-foot Gregorian Revival-style building at 129 Lafayette Street in Hartford, Connecticut, for $750,000.[4] The building, originally constructed for the Second Church of Christ Scientist between 1923 and 1930, had been purchased by the state of Connecticut in 2008 for $2.3 million but remained largely vacant.[4] Vox Church announced plans to renovate the facility to serve as a permanent location for its Hartford campus, which had been meeting at the Infinity Music Hall since 2016, with the goal of seating 700 people.[4]

Locations

As of 2026, Vox Church operates 13 locations across New England. Campuses in Connecticut include Branford, Clinton, Greater Bridgeport, Hartford, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven (meeting at the College Street Music Hall), North Haven, Norwalk, Seymour, and South Windsor. The church also has a location in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Worcester, Massachusetts, as well as an online campus.[1][2]

Leadership

Justin Kendrick serves as the Lead Pastor of Vox Church. He holds a B.S. in social work from Southern Connecticut State University and an MA in theology. He is the author of several books, including Bury Your Ordinary (2021), The Sacred Us (2022), and How to Quiet a Hurricane (2024).[5][6]

The church's executive team includes Executive Pastor Mike Schnepp and Ministries Pastor Shawn Haggerty. Vox Church is governed by a Board of Directors that oversees the Lead Pastor and major financial decisions, while a Central Elder Team and Women's Leadership Council set the vision and direction for the church.[5]

Community Outreach

Vox Church partners with local organizations to address issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, and education. In Hartford, the church has partnered with Connecticut FoodShare, M.D. Fox Elementary School, South Park Inn, Hands on Hartford, and World Vision.[4] The church also supports foster care initiatives, working with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide resources for foster families.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "About". Vox Church. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d Riley, Noah (November 18, 2022). "Hard Soil: Megachurches Work to Evangelize New England". The Politic. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Greene, Ben. ""You either change cities through the church or you don't"". Converge. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  4. ^ a b c d Pilon, Matt (June 26, 2024). "A church revival: Vox Church acquires vacant building in downtown Hartford". Hartford Business Journal. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Our Leaders". Vox Church. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  6. ^ "Bury Your Ordinary". David C Cook. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  7. ^ "Local Outreach - Branford". Vox Church. Retrieved May 19, 2026.

Category:Megachurches in the United States Category:Churches in Connecticut Category:Non-denominational Christian churches in the United States Category:Religious organizations established in 2011

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