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Way of the Cross Outlines Vision to Redevelop Former Good Hope School Property Into Multi-Use Community Facility

ST. CROIX — Way of the Cross Church has confirmed it is under contract to purchase the former Good Hope School property on St. Croix, with plans to transform the 30-acre site into a broad-ranging community hub called Bethesda — a “house of grace, healing and mercy.” Senior Pastor Enoch King spoke about the vision during an interview at the church on Wednesday, September 17, emphasizing both the scale of the undertaking and its potential to serve generations of Virgin Islanders. Pastor King said the project is a leap of faith for the ministry, noting that the multimillion-dollar redevelopment will take years to complete and require widespread support. “The purchase of this property is not just something we're doing because we feel like it's a cool thing to do,” he said. “If you're not invested in your heart with this, then it doesn't make sense. But because we know if we're going to impact change on this island, we need to get to the core of it and establish a solid foundation.” The p...