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For the City

Campaign

together,

we are for columbus

We believe that God has been orchestrating a gospel-rich, unified, citywide network before our eyes — bringing together congregations, nonprofit ministries, and marketplace leaders of different denominations, races, languages, and vocational callings to embody the Good News as one Church. For Columbus is more than an organizational experiment; it is a new strategy to carry out God’s vision to unite the Church of Columbus for the City of Columbus. Kingdom collaboration is the most powerful strategy for addressing the most pressing needs in our city today.

To achieve this vision, we are calling upon the whole Church to come together and pitch in so that we can tackle complex issues, create sustainable solutions, and most importantly, strengthen our credibility for Christ in a city we love!

WHY WE EXIST

To unite the Church of Columbus, to be for the City of Columbus.

WHAT WE WANT

To inspire, gather, and activate followers of Jesus to pursue the common good in our city.

a DIVIDED church has no power to renew our CITY

ONE MISSION, ONE KINGDOM

6,488

People Reached

300+

Pastors Engaged

350+

Congregations Represented

550+

Nonprofit & Workplace Leaders Engaged

33

Impact Networks

500

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We Are Just Getting Started!

For Columbus seeks to saturate our city with the gospel of Jesus Christ by unifying the Church of Columbus. The "For the City" Campaign will build on and accelerate this work through storytelling, gathering key players in strategic events, and activating impact through our cause

and neighborhood networks.

 

Our goal is to raise $5 million in 2025 to empower our mission to flourish for the generations to come. Together, we will impact ministries and marketplaces across central Ohio to connect, collaborate, and catalyze powerful transformation.

For more information, view our campaign booklet.

For the City

Campaign

Inspire

We tell stories, curate and measure data, and highlight our partnership opportunities to activate the whole Church.

OUTCOMES

  • In 2025, launch and grow the State of Our City platform to measure city outcomes and impact.

  • Amplify collaborative stories and local outreach to inspire a holistic movement.

$1M

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Gather

We host unique events that invest in the health, connection, and collaboration of leaders across diverse communities.

OUTCOMES

  • Equip 5,000 leaders through Leaders Summit, Concert of Prayer, and Vocational Hubs.

  • Renew our leaders and pastors with vision retreats.

  • Launch and develop the City Fellows leadership program to train leaders for impact.

$1M

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Activate Networks

We build, resource, and catalyze collaborative networks across the city to scale and sustain our collective mission.

OUTCOMES

  • Fund three collaborative impact networks annually.

  • Develop and expand “Serve the City”--School Partnership initiative and Serve Day opportunities.

  • Launch a network in every major neighborhood in Columbus.

$3M

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we INVITE you to multiply your IMPACT

Your investment will accelerate powerful connection and collaborative action, making a real impact in Columbus and beyond. By contributing to this Kingdom collaboration, we can catalyze life-transforming work across the city.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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