Nexus Youth Center

The Nexus Youth Center exists to serve and love the community of Camarillo and the surrounding areas. The youth center will be open to young people in junior high and senior high from 3-6pm every afternoon monday through friday. It is a fun, safe, positive place for youth to play indoor basketball, work on art projects, play video games, utilize a computer lounge, hang out with their friends, and much more.

From 6:30-11pm in the evening, the Youth Center transforms into an Energy Lounge / Study Lounge open to college-age and young adults. Free Wi-Fi is available for your laptop,iPhone, iPod Touch, etc. and iMac computers are also available to use for homework, games, media projects, and surfing the web. Video gaming will be available and movie nights will be held.

To get the latest news, check out the blog below!

Nexus Youth Center

Final Training Session!

• Administration - Thursday, April 22nd, 5:00pm, Energy Lounge
• Sports - Thursday, April 22nd, 7:00pm, Sanctuary
• Music - Sunday, April 25th, 12:30am, Worship Room
• Life Coaching - Sunday, April 25th, 5:00pm, Youth Room
• Energy Lounge - Saturday, May 8th, 10:30am, Energy Lounge
• Tutoring - yet to be determined
• Art - yet to be determined

• Introduction of the Leads for each Group
• Familiarization of various rooms and where each group will meet
• Familiarization and location of various emergency items (fire extinguisher etc...) and the protocol for an emergency (exits, first aid kit, entry points etc..)
• Familiarization with the various forms of paperwork we are keeping on hand to track disciplinary action and incident reports
• Reiteration of importance of letting your Lead know if you're not able to make your volunteer time
• Open session for questions with Pastor Bruce 

Lewis Campus Work Day!

On March 26th and 27th, we will have work days at the Lewis Campus / Nexus Youth Center. We need people of all skills and gifting who have a heart to serve, to join us as we work on various projects to complete the campus prep before we officially launch sunday services and the youth center in April.

To let us know if you'll be there to help, or if you just want more info, please email valeri@cccamarillo.com or RSVP on The City.

updated NEXUS info!!

calvary chapel nexus goes multisite - one church at multiple locations

nexus is: a means or place of connection, a connected group, or the center ...

One of the great needs in our community is a place for the next generation to connect and learn about Jesus - the real Jesus of the Bible, not merely some cultural icon. We need a place for young adults to call their home church in the city. We want a place where we can connect with God and one another, grow, and reach our community and the world for change. Nexus will be designed, created and implemented with the next generation in mind.

Our community needs another center that is a caring and safe environment for kids before and after school. There are single parent homes and homes where both parents work and in both types there is a need for someone to help care for kids, especially junior high and younger. Our community has a couple of good places that are trying to provide that service but something is missing. What we need is a place where parents can send their kids before and after school where they will: learn about Jesus, get help with homework, play sports and games, have music and performing arts lesson, etc. 

Our community needs a center to be a nexus between the church and the city.

Here's the vision ~

what's the nexus campus/community center going to be?

The nexus campus will be about 24,000 square feet including a sanctuary/gym, arts and craft room, performing arts center, homework/computer room, and game room/youth room to impact the community for Jesus. The facility will be used primarily as a youth center during the weekdays and as a church on the weekend and evenings. 

During the week, primarily after school, we hope to offer the sanctuary/gym for basketball and sports. The homework/computer room will be available for tutoring, computer/internet access, and video games. The youth/game room will be a place to receive mentoring and play games. The arts and craft room could be used for painting, drawing, and other works of art. The performing arts room can be a place where youth can receive music lessons make movies and learn to edit video. The fellowship hall will be available to be used as a coffee house-energy lounge. 

theme verse: John 8:31-32 "You are my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." The emphasis of nexus will continue to be Bible teaching to equip God's people to love God and live His Word. 

objective: what if we could launch a 2^nd campus similar to a church plant but retain some of the benefits of resources: people, provisions, and property?  what if we establish a gathering place to learn about God and encourage people to live for God in authentic community? what if we could reach the next generation and impact the community in tangible ways? 

methods: 

1. emphasize Bible-teaching in a casual atmosphere with contemporary worship

2.opportunity for dialogue: questions and discussion during teaching. create a place where people can ask life questions and get a biblical perspective [pastor bruce to be primary teacher at both campuses]. 

3. create a gathering place where people want to get to know one another and develop relationships:

• create a place for conversation: e.g. outdoor-space, coffee - energy lounge > food/fellowship/fun
• help people feel at home: where's my "home away from home" and why? what makes it feel like home? 
• help create relationships > get real
• meaningful relationships generally begin with time that allows people to get acquainted: be together/do together/have fun

4. monthly community impact service days [micro-missions]: give people an opportunity to make a difference. how can we bless our community for Christ? what are the needs/life of the community? how can our beyond sunday ministry impact those needs?  

5. how can we reach the youth of our community for Christ? how can we use our campuses most effectively to reach the youth?

goals: 

1. launch 2^nd campus (by) 4.18.10
2. pre-launch (monthly) prayer and planning meetings 1.10 - 4.10
3. team of 100+ adults by 3.10 committed to helping to launch Sunday services 
4. identify, train and develop functional leaders 1.10 - 4.10
5. train 100+ volunteers for youth center 1.10 - 4.10 

FAQs "the top 10"

1. why do we need another facility?

Phase I [2004] mobil campus consists of fourteen thousand square feet. The sanctuary seats 520, and includes six classrooms and a pre-kindergarten space. Phase II [2006] is an additional seven thousand five hundred square feet. Phase II includes four additional classrooms, a fellowship hall, and nursery. The two-floor structures are connected by a covered deck, and below the deck is a courtyard and fountain area. The 2 phases total about 22,000 square feet.

Functional capacity [the full factor] of the facility is estimated at 1,100-1,150 adults. Capacity is based on three Sunday morning and one evening service. Current growth models contemplate reaching capacity by the end of 2010. The nexus campus will give us an opportunity to reach well over 1,000 additional people for Christ. 

2. where's the nexus campus/community center going to be?

We will be located at 300 Lewis Road in Camarillo [the Imation property]. The church is on a main thoroughfare that is easy to find and get to. There is abundant parking and we will be close to CSUCI.

3. should the church undertake such an obligation in light of the economic times?

We continue to seek to provide for the current needs of our church family [benevolence] as well as needing to plan and prepare for our future.  We are seeking to be sober and wise stewards of the resources of our church community. There is an advisory board that is comprised of experts in business, real estate, finance and economics that call CC Camarillo their church home. They are godly people who advise the Church Board of Directors, and have been researching, analyzing and assessing the relevant issues for more than a year. We hope to continue to effectively minister to the needs of our community and to expand our influence to be able to serve the community for many years to come. It is their collective counsel that the proposed plan is prudent, wise, and of God.

4. why is the church leasing instead of buying?

The 5-yr. lease plan provides greater flexibility, requires less capital, and provides options for us to use the facility for 20 years. In our proposed location the cost of improvements to the structure for our use are relatively contained. Thus, the lease makes economic sense for this facility.

5. will pastor bruce teach at both facilities?

We plan on offering 2 Sunday morning services at both campuses at approximately 9 and 11 [total of 4 services]. I'll be teaching at both sites for the foreseeable future and we will gradually offer other teachers at both.     

6. will their be youth ministries available on Sundays?

We plan to offer age appropriate services from nursery to senior high at both campuses. 

7. are all ages welcome?

No one is checking ID's ~ everyone is welcome!

8. will Pacific Camps be involved at both sites?

We thank God for our relationship with the Camps and look forward to continuing to work together to reach our community. The Camps will focus their efforts at the Mobil campus with elementary students. 

9. what types of programs will the church offer at the facility ?

We're not sure. We're exploring the needs of the community and welcome your input to develop flexible plans to meet the needs today and tomorrow.

10. when will the new campus be available? Lord willing Spring 2010.

Lewis Campus Info

nexus: a second campus for calvary chapel of camarillo

nexus is: a means or place of connection, a connected group, or the center ...

One of the great needs in our community is a place for the next generation to connect and learn about Jesus - the real Jesus of the Bible, not merely some cultural icon. We need a place for young adults to call their home church in the city. We want a place where we can connect with God and one another, grow, and reach our community and the world for change. Nexus will be designed, created and implemented with the next generation in mind.

Our community needs another center that is a caring and safe environment for kids before and after school. There are single parent homes and homes where both parents work and in both types there is a need for someone to help care for kids, especially junior high and younger. Our community has a couple of good places that are trying to provide that service but something is missing. What we need is a place where parents can send their kids before and after school where they will: learn about Jesus, get help with homework, play sports and games, have music and performing arts lesson, etc. 

Our community needs a center to be a nexus between the church and the city.

Here's the vision ~

what's the nexus campus/community center going to be?

The nexus campus will be about 24,000 square feet including a sanctuary/gym, arts and craft room, performing arts center, homework/computer room, and game room/youth room to impact the community for Jesus. The facility will be used primarily as a youth center during the weekdays and as a church on the weekend and evenings. 

During the week, primarily after school, we hope to offer the sanctuary/gym for basketball and sports. The homework/computer room will be available for tutoring, computer/internet access, and video games. The youth/game room will be a place to receive mentoring and play games. The arts and craft room could be used for painting, drawing, and other works of art. The performing arts room can be a place where youth can receive music lessons make movies and learn to edit video. The fellowship hall will be available to be used as a coffee house-energy lounge. 

theme verse: John 8:31-32 "You are my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." The emphasis of nexus will continue to be Bible teaching to equip God's people to love God and live His Word. 

objective: what if we could launch a 2^nd campus similar to a church plant but retain some of the benefits of resources: people, provisions, and property?  what if we establish a gathering place to learn about God and encourage people to live for God in authentic community? what if we could reach the next generation and impact the community in tangible ways? 

methods: 

1. emphasize Bible-teaching in a casual atmosphere with contemporary worship

2.opportunity for dialogue: questions and discussion during teaching. create a place where people can ask life questions and get a biblical perspective [pastor bruce to be primary teacher at both campuses]. 

3. create a gathering place where people want to get to know one another and develop relationships:

• create a place for conversation: e.g. outdoor-space, coffee - energy lounge > food/fellowship/fun
• help people feel at home: where's my "home away from home" and why? what makes it feel like home? 
• help create relationships > get real
• meaningful relationships generally begin with time that allows people to get acquainted: be together/do together/have fun

4. monthly community impact service days [micro-missions]: give people an opportunity to make a difference. how can we bless our community for Christ? what are the needs/life of the community? how can our beyond sunday ministry impact those needs?  

5. how can we reach the youth of our community for Christ? how can we use our campuses most effectively to reach the youth?

goals: 

1. launch 2^nd campus (by) 4.18.10
2. identify a 2^nd campus location by 9.30.09
3. meet with pacific camps [the camp is an independent before and after school program, as well as a pre-school, that operates currently at our mobil campus] to explore more effective ministry by 9.09 
4. begin pre-launch (monthly) prayer and planning meetings 9.09
5. identify a team of 100+ adults by 1.10 committed to helping to launch nexus 
6. identify, train and develop functional leaders 10.09 -2.10 

FAQs "the top 10"

1. why do we need another facility?

Phase I [2004] mobil campus consists of fourteen thousand square feet. The sanctuary seats 520, and includes six classrooms and a pre-kindergarten space. Phase II [2006] is an additional seven thousand five hundred square feet. Phase II includes four additional classrooms, a fellowship hall, and nursery. The two-floor structures are connected by a covered deck, and below the deck is a courtyard and fountain area. The 2 phases total about 22,000 square feet.

Functional capacity [the full factor] of the facility is estimated at 1,100-1,150 adults. Capacity is based on three Sunday morning and one evening service. Current growth models contemplate reaching capacity by the end of 2010. The nexus campus will give us an opportunity to reach well over 1,000 additional people for Christ. 

2. where's the nexus campus/community center going to be?

We will be located at 300 Lewis Road in Camarillo [the Imation property]. The church is on a main thoroughfare that is easy to find and get to. There is abundant parking and we will be close to CSUCI.

3. should the church undertake such an obligation in light of the economic times?

We are seeking to be sober and wise stewards of the resources of our church community. There is an advisory board that is comprised of experts in business, real estate, finance and economics that call CC Camarillo their church home. They are godly people who advise the Church Board of Directors, and have been researching, analyzing and assessing the relevant issues for more than a year. We hope to continue to effectively minister to the needs of our community and to expand our influence to be able to serve the community for many years to come. It is their collective counsel that the proposed plan is prudent, wise, and of God.

4. why is the church leasing instead of buying?

The 5-yr. lease plan provides greater flexibility, requires less capital, and provides options for us to use the facility for 20 years. In our proposed location the cost of improvements to the structure for our use are relatively contained. Thus, the lease makes economic sense for this facility.

5. will pastor bruce teach at both facilities?

We plan on offering 2 Sunday morning services at both campuses at approximately 9 and 11 [total of 4 services]. I'll be teaching at both sites for the foreseeable future and we will gradually offer other teachers at both.     

6. will their be youth ministries available on Sundays?

We plan to offer age appropriate services from nursery to senior high at both campuses. 

7. are all ages welcome?

No one is checking ID ~ everyone is welcome!

8. will Pacific Camps be involved at both sites?

We thank God for our relationship with the Camps and look forward to continuing to work together to reach our community. We want to avail ourselves of their expertise, staff, and other resources to maximize our effectiveness in reaching the community for Jesus. 

9. what types of programs will the church offer at the facility ?

We're not sure. We're exploring the needs of the community and welcome your input to develop flexible plans to meet the needs today and tomorrow.

10. when will the new campus be available? Lord willing Spring 2010.

 considerations:

> if a compelling vision is continually cast and if everyone is invited to be part of the future > all will help make it a reality ~ common goals  

> answer the questions: why do we need a 2^nd campus? why would someone leave the mobil campus to attend services at another site?

> tell the stories of what is yet to be: people want to belong to a story that is being written ~ what's the vision for tomorrow?

> tell and retell the stories about the church's history and past