The name, “Ascent Church,” comes from a group of Psalms (120-134) each referred to as a “song of ascents.” God’s people sang them as they climbed upward to Jerusalem to worship. It is a picture of community and people from all walks of life seeking God together. It is about discipleship and growth. Just like climbing a mountain, this is a lifelong process. It emphasizes that we have not yet “arrived.” We are all a work in progress. We are on the journey upward.
Ascent Church has been honored to serve the city of Virginia Beach since our founding in the Fall of 2017 by Pastor Thomas Lane, through a partnership with the Association of Related Churches.
The church started by renting the Plaza Middle School Auditorium in 2017, was forced to adapt in 2020 by offering online-streamed services from a ballroom at the Wyndham in Virginia Beach, and finally found a semi-permanent home on Shore Drive in the Lynnhaven Colony Shopping Center in 2021.
Over the past 5 years, we have been at our current location on Shore Drive, and the number of attendees has more than tripled in size. Our church reaches families and individuals from all areas of Virginia Beach.
We are committed to reaching all ages and backgrounds—regardless of where they are in their journeys—to feel welcomed, comfortable, and loved.
Ascent Church continues to invite new guests to one of its four in-person services on Sundays and Students on Wednesday nights.
Alternatively, individuals seeking Biblical teaching and encouragement can tune in on YouTube or Podcast.
In the future, Ascent is eager to find a larger space in Virginia Beach where we can gather more people together per service and still have room to invite more lost souls who are hungry for the life-giving truth of the Gospel.
We exist to seek out the lost and send out the found.
At Ascent Church, our mission is simple: to seek out the lost and send out the found. Every weekend gathering, every song, every story, every screen, every social post, and every creative moment exists to help people take one more step toward Jesus. We're looking for a Creative Pastor to champion that mission by leading the entire creative experience of Ascent Church. This is a high-capacity leader who can carry the vision of the Lead Pastor and translate it into engaging, distraction-free, Christ-centered experiences. This role is equal parts visionary, strategist, builder, and pastor. You'll oversee and disciple our worship, production, communications, and creative teams while developing leaders, building healthy systems, and creating a culture where excellence serves ministry—not the other way around.
Virginia Beach is a welcoming coastal city where ocean views, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community shape everyday life. Part of the Hampton Roads region, it brings together the energy of a lively oceanfront, the character of established neighborhoods, and the quiet beauty of rural areas. It’s a place where people from many backgrounds can build a life and find a sense of belonging.
Across the city, residents can enjoy everything from the lively Boardwalk and local restaurants to peaceful parks, trails, and wildlife areas. The ViBe Creative District adds a colorful arts scene with murals, galleries, and independent shops, while the city’s many parks and outdoor spaces make it easy to spend time walking, biking, or gathering with family and friends.
Virginia Beach’s blend of coastal charm, cultural life, and diverse neighborhoods creates room for people to grow, serve, and put down roots. For churches and ministries, it’s a meaningful place to build relationships and serve a community shaped by many stories and backgrounds. From oceanfront sunsets to neighborhood gatherings, Virginia Beach offers a sense of home—and plenty of ways to make a lasting impact.