Situation
A dream to create a magnetic place for kids coming to church.
In Chandler, Arizona, Cornerstone Church had a dream: to create an unforgettable, immersive environment that would ignite kids’ excitement for church and God’s Word. Pastor Linn Winters reached out to PlainJoe to help bring this dream to life. Driven by a deep passion for reaching young families, the church wanted more than just classrooms—they envisioned a story-driven experience that would make children beg their parents to bring them to church every weekend.
Solution
An Adventure Port of immersive realms, from ancient ruins to outer space.
When construction began, PlainJoe stepped in to bring the vision to life. The result? A fully immersive kids ministry environment called Adventure Port. Designed as an ancient temple-turned-scientific-lab, Adventure Port invites children into a time-traveling narrative where they become “cadets” on a mission to discover biblical truths. As they navigate two themed environments—The Ruins, with a jungle/Indiana Jones feel, and The Lab, a sci-fi space inspired zone—they interact with stories from Scripture and characters like the mischievous villain, Dr. Sebastian, who tries to disrupt biblical history. Kids enter through a highly themed lobby, complete with giant slides that drop them into age-specific auditoriums, all designed to support Cornerstone’s custom curriculum and storytelling approach.
Transformation
Kids are now begging their parents to take them to church.
What had once been a dream is now a living, breathing ministry space that exceeds even the original vision. Adventure Port isn’t just visually stunning—it’s spiritually impactful. The design and curriculum work in harmony to create a deeply engaging experience, helping kids understand the Bible in a way that feels like an epic adventure. The response has been overwhelming. Parents see their kids leading the way to church, excited to “prepare for the jump” each week. Pastor Linn describes it as a dream realized—far beyond what he imagined. For Cornerstone, this project represents more than themed design; it’s a powerful tool for evangelism, discipleship, and generational impact.
