Welcome To First Evangelical Free Church of Ames

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"PEOPLE FIRST"

"PEOPLE FIRST"What is "People First"? It's our next step toward the Ames community. Click here to find out more. Divider

FAQ's Shared March 9, Congregational Meeting

FAQ's Shared March 9, Congregational MeetingFrequently Asked Questions about our Relocation and the sale of the 24th Street Campus Divider

Why Relocate?

Why Relocate?A Long Term Plan for Reaching Ames Divider

Exciting Days Ahead!

Click on the images for a more detailed PDF of the plans.

Site Master Plan


Creating a warm, inviting welcome to the site with high visibility from Carver and Cameron School Roads influenced the orientation of facilities and development of outdoor spaces. Spaces are organized to give a “campus feel” centered around a courtyard with an attractive, natural foreground. You will see the “gas easement” (50 ft wide) located on the site plan. We are restricted from building in this area. The current plan shows a campus developed around the easement area in Phase 1 with the option to move the gas line in the future (if desired). The Site Master Plan (colored area) shows approximately 75,000 sq ft of facility on about 40 acres. Current planning anticipates development of the site in three phases. Supporting our desire for community connection (“People First”), Phase 1 envisions a number of multi-use gathering spaces for recreational, presentation, and community opportunities. This initial phase will also support our current ministry with youth and college. Phase 2 space would primarily center on our future children’s ministry. Phase 3 would focus on a future worship center and administrative space.

Site Plan Phase 1


The site entrance off Carver Road is directly across from the country club entrance to accommodate access restrictions by Story County. The structure is angled slightly on the site to enhance approach presentation and fit with the eventual master plan.