One of Dallas’ fastest-growing churches has taken a huge step toward its $30 million new home. Social Dallas earlier this summer began interior demolition of an existing building in northwest Dallas to make way for the new facility. And now, they appear to have a date for the next step.

“This isn’t just about tearing something down. It’s about making room for what God is building right here in our city,” Pastor Robert Madu Jr. wrote earlier this week in an Instagram post about the demo. Church officials could not immediately be reached for comment Friday. “The area God has called us to has carried many stories over the years. Some marked by hardship. Some marked by pain. But we believe God is writing a new story, and hope is on the way!”

According to the Texas Department of Licensing Registration, the construction step is expected to begin in late November 2026, with work lasting until February 2028. The work will include renovation of 111,840 square feet of exterior facade, and installation of a 2,300-seat auditorium, classrooms, auxiliary theaters, lobby, cafe and “support space,” according to TDLR.

The property at 10110 E. Technology Blvd. previously operated as a movie theater across multiple brands—AMC and Studio Movie Grill, among others.

However, it appears the church still has work to do before it can begin construction. The church’s website shows it’s raised just over $3.8 million toward the $6 million fundraising goal.

“We are so grateful for every person who has prayed, served, given, and believed alongside us. Because of your faithfulness, we’re one step closer to seeing this vision become a reality,” Pastor Robert Madu said in a Tuesday video updating on video progress. “We still have ground to cover, but we’re confident that God is able to do immeasurably more than we could ask, think, or imagine.”

Since its founding as “Social Girls” in 2018, expansion to “Social Night” in 2019 and its official launch as a church in April 2021, Social Dallas has met as a mobile church without a permanent building, worshiping in The Hall on Dragon, Fair Park Embaracadero, the Winspear Opera House and others.

“We’re not just building a building. We’re changing a city,” the Instagram post concluded. “God loves Dallas.”