I'm new to the Columbus area and visited this church on 1/17/16. Pros: Spirit-filled, wonderful…read moremusic/worship from the praise team and choir (high energy and free-flowing), excellent sermon (message and delivery) from the Senior Pastor, variety of age groups throughout the congregation (from young adults to mature), very friendly people and welcoming environment. Cons: Unorganized (we asked several people who were serving where children's ministry was held and the common response was "I'm not sure." or "I think it's this way."), the children's ministry was more like babysitting than ministry curriculum (watching Veggie Tales and random coloring pages). People in the choir were still going up on stage to join the group well after service started...like 10-15 minutes after. The service lasted about 2 hours (the pastor said he was speaking longer than usual that day). Overall, I had a great experience and would go again.

I have attended this church since 09! I find some of the church goers a lil phony, especially the…read moreones who do the most jumping around.. Will do all that praising, but after service will look you dead in your face and won't say a word!!!! As far as the Pastor..... LOVE HIM!!! , full of the word of God!!! I, have found myself getting so much closer to God by listening at Pastor Moore's teaching. He is a "keep it real" Pastor... He doesnt throw the word at you, and leave you to figure it out.... He has a beautiful, kind wife, and a great mother whom both are very friendly! Give this church a try, if you want to hear a good word, and worship

If you're reading this, my assumption is going to be that you're looking for a new church to go on…read moreSunday & maybe to meet some amazing local families? Yeah? Well, I can confidently say you've found your home in Ethos. There is so much that goes into making this place special, from the pastors & staffers to the participants. My family found out about Ethos from a flyer that came home in our daughters backpack. We looked at the website, read through the beliefs/core values, and watched a few sermons online. All of which aligned exactly to what we had in our hearts and were searching for as a family. Pastor Jordan & Courtney are both fantastic. All heart. You can tell that the messages provided each week are thoughtfully prepared together. They're relevant, concise and spoken to passionately. Pastor Jordan is who you will usually find on stage each week - he's dynamic and has a true gift of connecting with his audience. Personalization in preaching is so important to be able to take scripture and apply it directly in your own life, each message here is wrapped up with a bow on top. You *will* feel the spirit here. The worship music is on point & so is Ethos Kids. I'm beyond shocked how much my children learn about Jesus each week. They love Pastor Vinnie, and all of their teachers who generously serve each week. My husband & I are very grateful to be able to attend service kiddo free, we love that time together in an otherwise chaotic week. Beyond Sunday- This is more than just a community of people who worships together. We're a family that's passionate about giving back and serving in our city regularly with multiple volunteer opportunities for all age groups. Hands & feet, we're building the kingdom up here in the 614. Be sure to also check out the phased building plan of our future home on Africa Rd. It's a unique, smart, and sustainable approach to creating our little bit of heaven on earth. Everything is transparent. Lastly, new environments can be a lot. I'm personally someone who has anxiety entering into new situations or places. We only know what we know, right? Ethos will meet you where you are, wherever you are. You will be welcomed with love...then you're in control to breathe, feel His presence, relax with coffee, and engage at your own pace. (But I'll tell you, I sat through 2 services and heard my children talking about Jesus excitedly before I sent a text with my name to the new here inbox. We have no family in town, these are our people and they will be yours too See you Sunday! Welcome home!

Thankful for a church that teaches the word of God. Blessed by the body of believers there.read more

The church's first pastor was abusive to several of us and refused to listen to our admonitions. He…read moreleft behind a board of deacons that was more loyal to him than to Christ and His Word. I myself tried to go through the Matthew 18 process of reconciling with someone who sins against you, but the deacons were the pastor's yes-men. They turned the meeting against me, while the pastor falsely accused me and berated me with put-downs and insults instead of pastoring. If the deacons had believed the Bible, they and the associate pastor would have recognized that the pastor was not biblically qualified to be an elder: He was pugnacious and not forbearing, disqualifying traits for eldership, and the deacons supported him nonetheless. Those deacons made a show of believing the Bible but the pastor was their real authority. I hope the church's new pastor has a better effect on the church than the abusive pastor and "his" deacons did. The teaching was good, but the pastor didn't know how to pastor and treated the church as a military unit rather than as a family. He was a sergeant in the army and saw almost everything through a military lens with himself instead of Christ at the top. His anger simmered just below the surface, and that may have been the reason people who visited the church seldom stayed. People leaving was a concern of the church leaders, and the pastor's demeanor, which the deacons refused to address, may have been the reason for it. I wonder how long it will be before the deacons start serving Christ instead of whoever their pastor is.

First Community has been a part of my life since I was born, in 1947. Dr. Burhart was lead minister…read morethen and a dear friend of my parents. They helped him fine-tune his concept of a retirement community, which later came into being as First Community Village, of which they were residents in their final years. As I grew up with my siblings at First Community, we were involved in many activities for youth and a memorable family camp for many years. I will never forget First Comminity and believe it was very, and fortunately, formative in my life.

A wonderful church whose message is very simple: where ever you are on life's journey, you are…read moreunconditionally welcome and loved here.

New Life church in Gahanna is a wonderful church, with many wonderful people! The church is very…read morehospitable with a very welcoming and warm atmosphere. New Life is gospel driven- it's all about the good news of Jesus! Pastor Steve (lead pastor) does an incredible job bringing forth the Sunday message at 9 / and 10:30 services which we call "celebrations". If your looking for a church and are near the Gahanna area -come check out New Life church on N Stygler road! You won't be disappointed! Lots of great music, great sermons and great people!

What a great church! Lots of energy and excitement along with serenity and peace. This church has…read moreit all. If you're seeking the pure Word of God, you'll find it here. I'm more familiar with New Life Founder, Pastor Dave Earley's preaching, but their new Pastors are doing a bang up job of reaching the lost for Christ. New Life was originally a church plant out of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Since 1985, this church has grown significantly up to several thousands members. It's not a huge church, but it sure is not tiny either. They have plenty of ministry opportunities for anyone to get plugged into as well. New Life has successfully planted several other churches throughout Central Ohio including Hilliard, OSU Campus Area, Short North and Canal Winchester. So, if Gahanna is too far out of the way for you, there's a New Life Church close by. This church is the real deal and will minister to you and your family more than most other churches. This is not your typical church. You'll feel right at home. Pretentiousness is not a part of this fellowship - just the love of Jesus.

We were members of this church before we moved out of town. Whenever we are back for a visit, we…read moremake it a priority to attend. Their mission is focused on helping people with their progress towards God. They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things through the power of the kingdom. If you are a seeker or a skeptic, I would suggest coming here to learn more. Stick around a couple of times, as there are different pastors, worship bands, and people to meet!

Me and my family's church home for 15+ years! This is a Bible believing, Christ centered, Holy…read moreSpirit empowered, Justice and Servant oriented, joyful and authentic and beautifully broken Community of seekers & believers doing LIFE together open to and for ALL people.

Very loving Church. Christ centered and bible based. Home to many other ministries. Hosts an…read moreindependent Spanish speaking church, Korean Church, Homeschool groups, and other community ministries. Family bible meetings Sunday morning before service and a Wednesday night prayer meeting. The parking lot is in the rear across from the library. There is a front entrance facing high street that is rarely used. At the rear entrance there is a ramp and a wheelchair lift for both upstairs and down. Accessible building.

This is a friendly group of Christ followers!…read more From the first time I walked in and felt so very welcomed to this day, Calvary Bible Church is my community! It is wonderful to band together with people from all walks of life and worship God. You don't get such a cross section of society anywhere more than at church. I have been to churches where the only people singing are the people on stage. Not so here. Participation in the worship is ubiquitous. Family Bible Class starts at 9:30 am on Sundays. The morning worship service is at 10:45. The choir sings each Sunday from September to June, and it is really an exceptional group! Don't miss the Christmas concert!

I am so excited to finally be able to review a very special church and group of people who I have…read morecome to call my family. Let me begin by backing up a bit. I grew up in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and in that area there are a number of Moravian churches. The Moravian Church is a regular Protestant church that has been serving Christ since 1457 (per the denomination's web site: http://www.moravian.org/). It's a loving community with Christian principles and a strength in building relationships. My absolute favorite thing about the church is the motto: "In essentials unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, love." It's truly one to live by. Agree on the key parts, disagree on the semantics, but whatever you do, do it with the love of Christ in your heart and your actions. Now, fast forward to being a college graduate, getting my first job in Columbus, and looking for a church. I gravitated toward the Moravians once again and found The Promise Church, a community of believers in the Lewis Center area. The Promise is welcoming, loving, contemporary and casual. I was received with open arms and even though I thought I was just trying out the waters, I found myself intentionally waking up every Sunday and looking forward to the worship service. My husband (fiance at the time) started attending with me, and soon after our marriage (performed by The Promise Church's Pastor Darryl Bell himself) we became members. The messages are intentional and relateable. Pastor Darryl Bell has the gift of making the Bible truly the Living Word of God and putting things in a modern perspective. The music and worship band is upbeat and sounds like something you would hear on a contemporary Christian station like 104.9 The River, but it is also intermixed with traditional hymns and Moravian texts. A mini-children's message is given every week and there is often Ed Hour for the young kids to attend during the sermon. If you're not a morning person and haven't had your caffeine by 10 a.m. there's no need to worry, because coffee, tea and hot chocolate are always hot and ready for drinking. But most of all, The Promise is a family. I've now worshipped there for four years and through thick and thin my Promise family is always a steady and loving group of people.

A wonderful church! I've grown up with this church family, and they're fantastic at making both old…read morefriends and new visitors feel warm and welcome. It's hard to decide what the best part of worship at the Promise is. First, the music is great. It's lively, upbeat, filled with the spirit, and you can tell that the worship team puts a lot of time into into their work. Second, the pastor does a good job of mixing sound biblical knowledge with a lifetime of real world experience in Christian living. He takes the truths of the bible, and presents them in a way that makes them come to life for application in today's society. Finally, the community is truly a family. They're welcoming to individuals, couples, and families. They love each other, and God's love shows through them. This is a church experience that you truly need to take part in!