Village - Church of the City

At COTC, we desire the flourishing of our city and want to find ways to meet the tangible needs God has shown us. We believe He is opening doors for a ministry center called The Village. Located on our Franklin property, this facility will provide equipping and resourcing toward mental health, single parents, foster families, and those aging out of the foster care system. It will be the heart of The Village to meet the needs of our city in a profound way, serving those who are the most vulnerable among us.

As issues of mental health continue to rise in our culture, it’s our hope that the Community Care Center will provide critical support and resources that help turn the tide for those who are most vulnerable in our city.

We are grateful to have a ministry where people can donate cars in order to bless struggling families with reliable transportation. After ensuring the cars are fully functioning and detailed, we are able to give them away, knowing the difference it can make for a family in being able to finally achieve financial stability and safety. It’s our hope to increase our ability to secure and gift cars to families, specifically single moms, through The Village.

When a child must be removed from their home, the process can be overwhelming and disorienting. The Village House is designed to act as a place of safety and respite for kids who are awaiting placement in foster care. It’s our prayer this will provide smoother transition in a difficult time.

The Wrap Around Center will provide resources, support, and services that ensure no foster family goes without the care they need when receiving a placement. With tangible needs met quickly, vulnerable children are able to immediately begin the process of settling into their homes.

As kids age out of the foster care system, we hope to provide opportunities for training and equipping as well as income generation. With the Village Food Court and Community Garden, eligible young adults will have a chance for employment to help bridge the gap toward a more secure future.

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Village Updates

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The Village Update | September 2023

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The Village Update | Sermon 2022

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The Village Update | Intro Sermon 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

The Five Issues

The Five Initiatives

When will we break ground?

What happens if we do not meet or if we exceed the goal?

What are the on-going operational costs?

How can I get involved with staffing or volunteer opportunities?

We are not yet offering staff opportunities related to The Village but there are several volunteer opportunities available as many of these ministries are already up and running with needs for engagement immediately. If the vision of The Village has inspired you to invest your time into these causes, we are excited to offer you more information on foster care, CARS, mental health, and serving with our Missional Partners which you can access by following the links below.

CARS Ministry
Wrap Around
TN Key Training (for those interested in becoming foster parents)
Missional Partners
The Village Garden

Will The Village be serving needs beyond the 5 specific issues?

I own or work for a company that is interested in contributing materials or supplies to The Village project.

Kids aging out of the foster care system is a broad issue with many implications. What are some of the other ways The Village will be helping these young adults?

As part of our commitment to address those five concerns in a holistic manner, we will continue our coordinated partnership with the Department of Children Services to ensure we are coming around this issue well. Employment at onsite food trucks is just one of many ideas intended to address employment, mentoring, education, entrepreneurship, tuition assistance and the other concerns greeting these young men and women as they transition out of the foster care system in Tennessee.