Movie Theaters for Churches? Yes!

Valley Christian Church’s leadership team needed a new campus and chose to meet in a movie theater. Partnering with Portable Church Industries, they found that the theater provided a comfortable, familiar environment for families and offered more space for children’s ministry than traditional portable venues.

Location, Location, Location

Karen Johnson, who leads the children’s ministry, says parents can immediately see the environment when they enter the theater campus. The lobby provides room to connect before and after services, while the kids’ ministry enjoys dedicated rooms for nursery, toddler, preschool, and elementary groups.

Doing Children’s Ministry Right

The theater is clean, modern and comfortable. Parents appreciate the safe, sanitized environment, and kids enjoy worshiping and learning in spaces that feel like home. Johnson notes that using a theater gives them more room than they expected, making it easier to create zones for different age groups.

Theaters Make for a Media-Friendly Church

With built-in screens, surround sound and comfortable seating, a theater provides an ideal environment for projecting sermons and live worship. The church can stream sermons from their main campus and use the big screen to share Bible verses, songs and announcements.

And a Media-Rich Children’s Ministry

Kids love worshiping on a big screen. The digital environment helps them engage with worship songs, Bible stories and creative videos. Parents report that the screens capture kids’ attention and make worship fun.

More Advantages of Using a Theater

Portable Church Industries provides gear in rolling cases along with a modular plan for staging, curtains and lighting. The team transforms the theater space quickly, with set‑up and tear‑down taking only a couple of hours. Volunteers love how organized and efficient the process is.

The Latest in Wireless Lighting

Wireless DMX lighting technology eliminates the need for long cable runs and keeps aisles clear. Technical director Bob Smith says the new system is reliable and safer than traditional wired setups, making it easier to create professional lighting effects.

Start the Conversation with Portable Church

Portable Church has partnered with churches of all sizes for more than two decades. Whatever your facility challenges, the PCI team has probably seen them — and found solutions. Contact them today to schedule a free assessment and design the perfect portable church set‑up.