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

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!

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!

Regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey, this is the place for you! A big church with…read morea small church feel. There is truly something for everyone here, and the sense of community and belonging is unmatched. Come as you are, and never feel out of place. The children's program is fantastic. You can rest assured not only are your kids in great hands but they are gaining spiritual awareness, and an understanding of Gods love. The worship team is incredible... If you connect with God through song, get excited about this!! Lead Pastor Dean is equal parts touch your heart and comedic relief. Sermons are relatable, relevant, and taught in a way that's actually applicable to your life. If you've ever thought about attending, or are looking for a new church to call home, consider this your invitation!

Amazing people and program! The staff, the venue, and the message is top notch and very uplifting.read more

We are still going strong even in the pandemic. Since June, the church moved outside of the…read morebuilding and practiced social distancing by members staying in their cars while the Pastor preached from the lawn. Everyone is welcome to receive encouraging words no matter what denomination or belief you have. Today is the day to come together in unity and in love. Blessings to all who read this updated review. I am the pastor's daughter and personally speaking, it's not easy at this moment however, this pandemic will not be here forever. Keep the faith everyone.

this church is stuck in their old ways. me & my kids got kicked out due to my children being loud…read more mind you there's no place for kids to go. they don't know how to worship god. kids are not welcomed here. the pastors wife kicked us out. that women is not even his wife because he did not go find his wife like a real man suppose to . like it says in the bible to do. everybody wants to preach the bible but follow its instruction. people takes his kindness for weakness. ase o

I really love the new facility! Very modern and minimalistic in design with a neutral color scheme…read more The parking lot is bigger which is nice! Lots of spots. They even guide you into a space which was great! What's awesome is they have a cute little room for the next steps info sessions if you're hoping to find out more about the church. They also sell apparel here which is great! I browsed through some of it and loved some of the cups and such. The lobby is open with high ceilings. There's a really cool map of Columbus on one of the walls right when you walk in. We got greeted at the doors with big smiles! Loved it! Everyone seemed really excited! When you've got good greeters, it really makes a difference. The sanctuary is open as well. It makes the space feel ten times larger. When my friends and I came to the 11am service on Sunday, it was already packed inside! A girl led us to some seats since it was dark in there. We got to sit up in the balcony. We had a great view of the whole space! The seats are very comfortable and big enough to share with someone. We ended up sharing seats up there since the lady next to us needed a few more. No problem! I had ample room and she let me sit partly on her seat as well. For some reason, I keep thinking this church is trying to appeal to the younger generation. But it's for everyone. They had a singer on stage who was a little older who I had never seen before. Seeing him made me realize that this church is for all ages. Needed to see that. Only thing to plan for is getting here early. The building is located right off a roundabout which can add a little bit of time depending on which direction you're coming from. Anyway, love it! Can't wait to return!

Amazing church! Great place to experience God! everyone is very friendly! many opportunities to…read moreserve as well.

This Naz placeplace is our haven for winters when our kids need to burn off energy, also it's a…read morelocal place for stay at home parents and working parents to meet up and have day play dates with other parents and kids. They have a really cool food court style cafe that is fairly priced, great kids meals, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, juice boxes, chips and cookies. Also if your inclined the allow you to bring snacks from home, Ive seen some parents bring a whole load of bread and pb&j to make sandwiches and juice from home. The play gym is more dedicated to kids 3-10yrs. For infants your out of luck, they have a closed off infant area but they're are little to no toys available in that area, which is okay but definitely a heads up for parents who have babies under 3 that have considered taking them here.. Also another thing that's great is they provide a family bathroom right inside the playful Area so you don't have to physically leave your children or go far just to do a diaper change or use the potty. This place has 2 party rooms you can reserve at a good price for small children's birthdays but they aren't private birthdays they allow other children to play as well. They manage the play area off of donations so definitely donate a dollar or two here or there to them to keep this place the great place maintaining. Another thing is this place is an actual school and church, a great one at that. All around the the naz is a well maintained great place that really truly welcomes anyone. Thanks Naz.

What a church! I can honestly say that I've never met a Grove City Nazarene that I didn't like :-)…read moreThis church is oozing with the love of Christ and needs to be recognized as one of the most influential houses of worship not only in Columbus, but the nation. GCCN is the largest Nazarene Church in America. From humble beginnings, this church has grown exponentially over the last few decades into a full-service, multifaceted community, school and worship center. This is the home of the Grove City Christian School which educates our next generation from daycare through high school. You'll also be entertained here by some of the top Christian recording artists in the country. Not only that, the congregation will entertain you as well through their critically acclaimed Easter play which I've experienced several times. If you live anywhere near Grove City, do not hesitate to visit GCCN. The Word and the Worship are second to none. Regardless of its size, you will be treated as one of the family. Go ahead and enjoy the experience.

I've had excellent experiences whenever I have attended the Grove City Vineyard. It is an…read moreEvangelical and Spirit filled church, where the sermons are based on what the Bible says. The congregation is warm and welcoming. All Churches can't be all things for all people and there is a place for everyone wanting to worship and exercise their faith. Autumn should consider going to a Metropolitan Community Church of her choice, made by and for the LGBTQ+ community. It is as simple as it has always been. Go to the Church of your choice.

was raised in this church. I attended for my entire childhood, adolescence, and years into…read moreadulthood. I cannot recommend this church to anyone: Christian, questioning, or otherwise. I was taught hateful beliefs here, most notably, to hate myself for being a lesbian. You can discover just how bigoted the beliefs of this church are by looking into the sermons posted this past June- Pride month. It disgusts me the stronghold this place has on people, and had on me, for many years. I am unable to even remain in contact with some of my own family because of how indoctrinated they became attending here. I know good people, people I love, attend this church, and I know firsthand how hard it is to leave. But if you care about gay people at all- run from this place. There are churches all over the city who understand the dangers of biblical literalism, who understand that LGBT+ people are beloved children of God who aren't broken for not being straight or cisgender.