About Us

Dayton SHOP is a space to learn, grow and be students together. Where sitting at the feet of Jesus and pouring our love upon Him is a priority.

Who We Are

History

2008

Jack and Jenn McComas began to ask the Father, "Is there anything You would like us to help You with?" The Lord asked them to open the "Dayton Student House of Prayer* each individually, in January of 2009. Together they said "Yes", though they knew nothing at all about Houses of Prayer.

2010

SHOP held its first prayer meeting Saturday, July 10, 2010, from 9-11 pm in Jack and Jenn's home.

2010-2015

SHOP grew and the McComas' remodeled to make room. The ministry continued to meet in the McComas' remodeled garage/family room, learning as we went, what our house of prayer meant to Jesus. Saturday night prayer meetings continued and got its name: Abide. The time offered a 2-hour block of prayer, worship, and encounter.

2014-2015

In 2014, we began to pray for more parking. God heard and sent us a check for $300,000 from a donor who had no part in Dayton SHOP. With cash, SHOP purchased a building in Beavercreek, OH. The first meeting in the new space was March 7, 2015.

2015-2018

Worship and prayer sets began to multiply along with classes, training, camps, music recordings, writings, and mission work. A Tuesday night class called New Depths began, giving people a space for deep worship, biblical meditation and prophetic practice. Our Saturday night Abide set moved to 7-9pm to adjust to the needs of a now multi-generational House, including an increasing crowd of young children.

2018

SHOP assumes leadership of Ohio Signs & Wonders Camp.

2018-2019

In December 2018, God made it clear He wanted SHOP to move into inner city Dayton. Following his lead, the building at Mapleview was put up for sale and was pending within a month. The Lord brought our attention to 212 S Ludlow St and the building was purchased for the minimum bid at Sheriff's auction in Summer 2019.

2020-Present

Renovations for this historic building were completed in December 2020. SHOP began holding gatherings at the building in January of 2021. SHOP held its Ludlow St. with its Official Grand Opening on September 26, 2021.