Why “For Columbus” Must Capture the Imagination of Every Christian Leader By Nick Nye When N. T. Wright writes  that “the whole point was never for your soul to get to heaven, but for heaven to come to earth,”  he’s reminding us that Jesus didn’t start a religion of escape — He announced a Kingdom of embodied renewal in front of us. Wright states,  “The unity of the Church is supposed to be a sign to the powers of the world that Jesus is Lord and they are not.” This insight c

On November 1, thousands of Franklin County families are scheduled to lose access to their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.  About 1.4 million low income Ohioans, including 179,611 Franklin Country residents depend on SNAP benefits, according to data provided by the county. Almost half of this total, or 83,561 individuals, are Franklin County children. The good news is that local organizations are stepping up to stand in the gap for families in need.

At the heart of The Ohio State University, a new initiative is taking shape.   Carmen House is a Christian Study Center that launched just six months ago, and is designed to help students and faculty explore how their intellectual pursuits connect with their faith. Carmen House Founder and Executive Director, Aaron Badenhop, also serves as a part-time lecturer at The Ohio State University in the GenEd Bookends program. He is an OSU alum and served on staff with Cru OSU for t

It’s Pastor Appreciation Month, and by extension, it’s an opportune time to love your pastor’s family well! Your pastor’s spouse and children can powerfully experience the love of the Father through congregants like you, so don’t miss out on opportunities to bless them not only this month, but every month.  Be compassionate- The pastor’s spouse is often a volunteer who is involved in the work in some capacity, but we shouldn’t expect them to know or do everything related to t

Uniting the Church of Columbus to Be for the City of Columbus Many Christians feel there is something shifting in Columbus. The collaborative spirit among pastors is thriving. Nonprofits that used to compete are now networking for more impact. Business and workplace leaders are asking how their influence can bless neighborhoods, not just bottom lines. Followers of Jesus across traditions, languages, and zip codes are realizing they’re part of one story God is writing in our c

For the past eleven years, believers across Columbus have gathered annually to humble ourselves before God and cry out for our city. What...

The Challenges Our Pastors Face Almost every day, I sit across the table from pastors. Over the years, there have been hundreds of...

(Adapted from Well Connected: Releasing Power, Restoring Hope through Kingdom Partnerships  by Phill Butler) You may not have said one of...

Recent headlines have left many of us stunned and grieving. In only a matter of days, we’ve seen the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the...

You’d think it was game day, but it was a Monday. Crowds of students streamed across campus, buzzing with energy and anticipation. But...

( Adapted from   Well Connected: Releasing Power, Restoring Hope through Kingdom Partnerships  by Phill Butler ) You may not have said...

Who can forget the way the Lord powerfully moved at OSU   last fall? As this year's event approaches on September 8, join with us in...

Over the last ten years, we've gathered for united, city-focused prayer through One Night and Concerts of Prayer .   One City Prayer  is...

As we embark on another school year, let’s be encouraged as intercessors, to pray for revival among the next generation!

From its inception, Tithe Lending's mission has been "to honor God through excellent work and love our neighbor through regular giving."...

In today's Christian church, "discipleship" is more of a buzzword than in recent decades. Pastor, author, and speaker John Mark Comer...

By Nick Nye City movement leaders participate in a panel discussion at the 2025 Leaders Summit In cities across the globe, I’ve had the...

"This isn't just a network, this is a partnership we're committing to." At our 2025 Leaders Summit , Ben Douglass, local pastor and...

We're excited to announce Daniel Nathan as our new Operations Director! After two years of team prayer and the generosity of a donor,...

From left to right: Courtney Schmackers (She Has a Name), Christina Conrad (FBI), Jami Gray (The Freedom Collective), Tiffany Tripp (The...