Another resident said:
The increased traffic congestion, environmental degradation, community disruption, potential tax hikes, and support for an organization with anti-LGBTQ+ views all pose significant risks to the area’s residents and their quality of life. This development is not in the best interests of the community.
The Summit Church also was embroiled in recent litigation while trying to purchase a campus in Knightdale, North Carolina.
RELATED: J.D. Greear: How Your Sermons Will Benefit From a ‘Multitude of Counselors’
As part of its mission, The Summit aims to “ensure that everyone in the Triangle region lives no more than 15 minutes from a thriving evangelical church campus where the gospel is preached.”
When ChurchLeaders reached out to Chatham County for comment, a representative shared the previous statement from county attorney Bob Hagemann. ChurchLeaders also reached out to Pastor Greear at The Summit Church and will update this article with any reply.