Our Story
EVERYBODY LOVES A GOOD STORY.
We've got one of our own we like to tell. It's a story about a broken world spiraling out of control, and about the God who broke into history itself to rescue his people from certain demise. It's full of intrigue, mystery, murder, sex, lies, and betrayal. But mostly, it's just a love story. It tells us that even though we feel lost and abandoned in this broken world, we can experience love and acceptance beyond our wildest dreams, through God's own son—Jesus Christ. In fact, it's more than just a story. It's a message of hope that shapes our lives and forms our community. It's this message that inspires our vision, drives our mission, and is at the core of our values.
Grace Central Presbyterian Church began in February of 2004 with the conviction that the ancient beliefs and practices of our Christian faith should be communicated sincerely through the context of genuine friendship, and in the language of our city’s culture. After almost two decades, we still believe this story, and it's still making a difference in our lives.
Beliefs & Identity
The main thing for us is Jesus and His Gospel, but here are some other words that describe us:
Presbyterian
We trace our heritage back to the Protestant Reformation and hold to a set of beliefs outlined in a series of documents called the Westminster Standards. We are a part of a larger body of churches called the Presbyterian Church in America.
Indigenous
We practice our ancient faith by drawing from our rich and beautiful Christian heritage. As we do, we give expression to it in ways that look and feel like Columbus, Ohio in the here and now. Some have asked, "Are you contemporary? Are you traditional?" Well, whose contemporaries did you have in mind? Whose traditions? I guess we just don't like the way the question is framed. We're not really sure what category we fit into, and we're okay with that. Maybe it's time for some new categories.
Mission & Core Values
Our mission is to make gospel-centered disciples for post-Christian culture, where the religiously disenfranchised are given space to experience the grace of God in deeply meaningful and transformative ways.
Live the Gospel
Love the City
Seek the Kingdom
Do the Mission
Be the Church
Leadership
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Joey Mills
Teaching Elder
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Max Conrad
Ruling Elder
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Mike Mattes
Ruling Elder
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Vince Roadcap
Ruling Elder
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Bruce Beitman
Deacon
Deacon Chair
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Eric Harris
Deacon
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Bryan Conrad
Deacon
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Joel Vaughn
Deacon
Treasurer