Amplifying the stories of the citywide Church.

On September 20, believers from across Columbus gathered at Hope City Global for One City Prayer, united around one prayer: “In Columbus as it is in Heaven.” From the stage alone, more than 30 churches and seven languages were represented, with more than 44 churches represented throughout the congregation. Different generations, cultures, denominations, and expressions of worship and prayer came together with one focus: Jesus. Throughout the evening, we worshiped, prayed Scri

Back Row, left to right: Danny Batarseh, Othneil Oswald, Sean Graney, Michelle Wells, Darryl Baker. Front Row, left to right: Rita Tiendrebeogo, Rich Nathan, Kathy Borsos (one resident not pictured) In September 2026, For Columbus launched its inaugural citywide Pastoral Residency Program with eight future leaders, drawn from seven different churches, formed through a holistic and relational 15-month cohort. The residency vision grew out of a need pastors across Central Ohio

The role of men within Western society has been under intense scrutiny from many sources and sectors for some time now. While this has left men to feel hard-pressed and lost, spiritual dynamics are also at play. Men generally don’t understand what it means to be a man in a society that largely doesn’t appeal to a source of ultimate truth outside of the self. Without personal choice being formed and guided by truth, everything becomes subjective, and malaise and malformation b

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

I don’t think there are many followers of Jesus who would say that sharing His message is not important. In fact, we have all heard the...

On a breezy spring day, the construction site buzzed with sights, sounds, and smells of homebuilding. Workers in hard hats climbed...

As we enter into the season celebrating the gift of God’s Son, let’s spend some time meditating on the great love of our Father God.

As a fashion designer in the bridal industry, Courtney Markley frequently rubbed shoulders with high-end clients. When she and her...

When was the last time you watched the evening news? Reports of violent crime seem to overwhelm the newscast, leaving you feeling...

On a Sunday evening at the beginning of the fall semester, hundreds of OSU students and non-students assembled around a simple stage in...

It’s been said, “God’s Church doesn’t have a mission, God’s Mission has a Church.”

We’re leaning into beauty as an aspect of Our Father’s nature and character- not to mention His own ‘cosmic’ creativity!

One of the newest developments to emerge within the For Columbus ecosystem in the past year is the Soul Care Network.

Addiction is a problem – what does the church need to know about recovery? By Rich Thompson Addiction is beyond frustrating- it is...

Growing up with a Caucasian mom and an African-American dad, Natalia Chase experienced firsthand the incomparable power of Jesus to heal...