about

the vision

THE CHURCH OF COLUMBUS

FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBUS

For Columbus is a sacred space for the whole Church to Collaborate, Convene, and Contribute to shaping what is called a “gospel movement” in our city. The driving passion is to experience a more unified church that follows in the way of Jesus to cultivate a flourishing city.

the story

ROOTED IN YEARS OF PREP AND PASSION

“For Columbus” is not a new idea but it is God’s idea. In Jeremiah 29:7 God calls His people to “seek the peace of the city” and many years later, Jesus prays in John 17:21 that we would experience the unity that he himself embodied as one with the Father. 

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Over decades, Christian men and women in Columbus have longed for, striven in, and prayed for a movement to arise where the gospel is saturating every space of the city. Different groups have emerged that saw a more collaborative church, leaving this generation a legacy of leadership and vision.

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In 2019, the Catalyst team began gathering leaders from the marketplace, local congregations, and non-profits for a series of conversations about cultivating a gospel movement in our city. Current demographic changes were presented, siloed mission in the city was felt, and a deeper resolve for collaboration began to emerge. The four “Leadership Summit” gatherings became a foundation for stepping together into a new season of serving Columbus. 

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Today, the Catalyst team continues to serve as a staffing resource to build the “For Columbus” space with the desire to build out new initiatives and cultivate collaboration for our city.

the connection

SPIRIT OF AGREEMENT

We, the Church of Columbus, affirm a Gospel community that is a visibly united and sustainable movement of the Holy Spirit. As unique congregational ministries, specialty ministries, and marketplace ministries, we commit to the transformation of our city by sharing and proclaiming Jesus Christ, pursuing justice and reconciliation, presenting a faithful public witness, demonstrating biblical generosity, and building authentic relationships across all cultural boundaries

the strategy

THREE C'S THAT LEAD TO
FIVE FLOURISHING INDICATORS

Collaborate – Working together in word and deed to push out the whole gospel to the whole city. (Acts 2:47)

Convene – Gathering together across denominations, races, vocations, etc to encourage wholistic gospel transformation. (Acts 2:42)

Contribute– Giving together with our time, talent, and treasure to serve beyond the whole city. (Acts 2:45)

the teams

Because this is a city-wide movement, it requires deep leaders from diverse backgrounds.

CATALYST STAFF TEAM

COUNCIL OF ADVOCATES