BELONG
Leslie Newbigin
“It is surely a fact of inexhaustible significance that what the Lord left behind Him was not a book, nor a creed, nor a system of thought, nor a rule of life but a VISIBLE COMMUNITY.“
TODDLER MINISTRY
DIRECTOR MISS HELEN PARK
helen.park@gccohio.org
Miss Helen is the Director of Toddler Ministry. She currently teaches for Columbus City Schools and with years of experience teaching children from as early as three months through adolescence, Miss Helen facilitates a safe and fun place where toddlers will grow. Her knowledge in education and the early and middle childhood developmental stages allows her to create a quality classroom setting. With her passion for the Lord, Miss Helen desires that all children and her teachers experience and learn about our Triune God.
Toddler Ministry meets during Sunday worship// 10:30am-12:30pm
Director Of Education
DIRECTOR LINDA MACCARTHY
linda.maccarthy@gccohio.org
Miss Linda is the Director of Children’s Ministry. She is currently employed at THE Ohio State University working in the admissions department. Miss Linda is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education and has years of experience in working in a classroom setting with infants to college students. Miss Linda and her teachers cultivate a safe classroom setting that is consistent, structured and inspiring to create an impact in this important developmental stage not only academically, but biblically as well. Children’s Ministry includes students from first grade through fifth grade.
Children’s Ministry meets Saturday // 12:30pm-3:30pm
COLLEGE MINISTRY
DIRECTOR JUDY XIE
judy.xie@gccohio.org
College group gathers on THE Ohio State University campus for weekly bible study and events. Currently, college group is studying the gospel of John.
College Group meets Wednesday // 7:30pm-9:00pm
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY
MATTHEW & HALEY HUSBAND
mattus2008@gmail.com
The young professional group meets bi weekly and is reading through “The Good and Beautiful Community” by James Bryan Smith.
Young Professionals meets bi weekly Tuesday// 7:30pm-9:00pm
HISPANIC BIBLE STUDY
PASTORA PAOLA
paola.orduna@gccohio.org
Hispanic bible study is hosted in one of the ministry homes next to the church building and this group is journeying through the gospel of John. The study is in Spanish and dinner is provided following the study. Translation is provided.
Hispanic Bible Study meets Monday// 5:00pm-7:00pm
SPORTS MINISTRY
ROLAND MACCARTHY
rolandmacca@hotmail.com
Sports ministry meets at Tuttle Community Recreation Center located at 240 W Oakland Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
for indoor soccer and basketball.
Sports Ministry meets Thursday// 7:00pm-9:00pm