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Discipling the Next Generation into the Image of Christ Vertical Students Discipling the Next Generation into the Image of Christ Vertical Students At Vertical Church, our Student Ministry encourages middle and high schoolers to know and love God, utilize His Holy Scriptures, engage in Christ's church, and partner with the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel. We would love for your student to join us every Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM for fellowship, food, and fun on the second floor in our Student Ministries room. Each evening is led by Pastor Chase Riebel and the Student Ministries volunteer team who lead students in games, small group, great community and relevant teaching of God's Word. Sign Up for Monthly Information regarding Student Ministry Events Sign Up for Monthly Information regarding Student Ministry Events Testimonials

Walking with Christ is not a journey to take alone, but with others in community. Grace Groups Walking with Christ is not a journey to take alone, but with others in community. Grace Groups Bringing our Community Closer Participation in a Grace Group is the very best way to know others — and be known — at Vertical Church. It could be said that we are a church made up of Grace Groups. Our Grace Groups offer the opportunity for regular life-on-life engagement within the family of God. Join a Grace Group We strongly encourage everyone who attends Vertical Church to join a small group. We have Men’s Groups, Women’s Groups, and Mixed Groups that meet on different nights of the week throughout the city. If you’re interested in seeing a full list of our Grace Groups, check out our “Groups” on our Church Center App. Click Below to see a list of our current groups. Join a Grace Group And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:42–47 Testimonials “God led me to Vertical Church back in 2017 as I was going through one of the most difficult times in my life. Over time, several members of the Winkler Grace group invited me to attend their Grace Group, so I finally went. Everyone was so open and friendly. I could not help but be encouraged and drawn into this caring group of people who were so dedicated to loving others and growing deeper in their relationship with Jesus. Over the next 3 years, these same people supported me through my trials and helped to meet my physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in so many ways. I cannot imagine how I would have been able to endure if it had not been for the wonderful people God put in my life through my Grace group.” John “Some of our most meaningful friendships and deepest sense of community at Vertical have come through our involvement in a Grace Group. We recently had our second child at 29 weeks and had a lengthy stay in the NICU with her. Our grace group surrounded and supported us through setting up a meal train, childcare for our toddler while we went to the NICU, painting our daughter’s nursery, taking our puppy to the dog park, and so many prayers and words of encouragement. It is even clearer to us why God designed believers to live in community. We were already doing life with this group and when circumstances got challenging for our family, they were some of the first to step in. God has used them over and over again in both of our lives to keep us grounded in Truth and walking faithfully with Him. It is a blessing to walk alongside them!” Megan “I love our small group. Not only do we get to dive into the word, but we have intentional prayer time, deep conversation, accountability, and sweet fellowship. We are able to serve each other in the ways each of us need the most because we’ve really grown to know each other. Community is powerful, and it’s a gift to follow Jesus TOGETHER.” Morgan

Encouraging women to know Christ and make him known. Vertical Women Encouraging women to know Christ and make him known. Vertical Women At Vertical Church, our Women’s Ministry exists to ignite a passion in women to follow and glorify Jesus Christ. We seek to equip women for the work of ministry while encouraging a deeper walk with Christ and meaningful connection with one another. Across generational lines, women gather to grow in their love for the Lord, strengthen their faith through Scripture and prayer, and build authentic relationships that encourage one another to live faithfully in every season of life. Attend an Upcoming Women's Ministry event Attend an Upcoming Women's Ministry event Testimonials

Seeking the welfare of our City and sharing the Good News. Serve Our Community Seeking the welfare of our City and sharing the Good News. Serve Our Community God calls His people to live on mission wherever they are. With hearts anchored in the gospel, God has called all believers to participate in His Great Commission: to glorify Him by making disciples of Jesus Christ. Just as the early church faithfully lived out their faith in everyday places, we seek to spread the name of Jesus throughout Columbus. Local outreach is an opportunity to love our neighbors, meet practical needs, and share the hope of Christ through intentional relationships and service. Vertical church loves to partner with many organizations throughout Columbus doing just this! Get involved in one of our Partnering Outreach Organizations Get involved in one of our Partnering Outreach Organizations Testimonials

Teaching kids the good news of Jesus Christ and building a foundation for a lifelong faith. Vertical Kids Teaching kids the good news of Jesus Christ and building a foundation for a lifelong faith. Vertical Kids At Vertical Church, our children’s ministry serves families with infants to elementary school-aged children during our worship service. Our mission is to partner with parents in fostering a lifelong, everyday faith in kids. Through engaging Bible lessons, scripture memory, and activities, kids learn who God is and how the truth of God’s Word impacts their daily lives. Our program is committed to cultivating a welcoming, safe environment for kids to build Christ-centered friendships with peers and teachers. Pre-Register for an Upcoming Service Pre-Register for an Upcoming Service Testimonials

Using our gifts for God's glory by working for Christ. Serve at Vertical Using our gifts for God's glory by working for Christ. Serve at Vertical God has called every believer to be part of His mission—to glorify Him by making disciples of Jesus Christ. He graciously equips each of us with Spirit-empowered gifts to help reach the lost and strengthen the church. Serving at Vertical Church takes many avenues, and we'd love to help you find a space to use your giftings on Sunday morning or throughout the week! Sign Up to Join a Serving Team Sign Up to Join a Serving Team Testimonials

Refund & Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Vertical Church Columbus (“The Church”) is committed to ensuring the privacy of all users’ (“Users”) information. Application of privacy policy This privacy policy applies to all personal information submitted by Users through Vertical Church Columbus’s website (the “Website”), and through the Pushpay mobile payment application for use on iOS and Android smart phones (the “Application”). Personal information The Church will collect general information about you, such as your name, address, contact details so the Church can contact you. We may also collect this and other types of personal information during the course of dealing with you, for example when you wish to obtain goods or services from the Church, when you register for conferences or events, and when you participate in Church activities or complete other forms. The Church will not collect any personal information about visitors to the website except when they knowingly provide it. In order to make a payment to Vertical Church Columbus all Users will need to submit certain personal information about themselves (as prompted by the Website and/or Application), including their name, phone number, postal and email address. Users may be asked to submit further information from time to time. Use of information and data The Church will collect general information about you, such as your name, address, contact details so the Church can contact you. We may also collect this and other types of personal information during the course of dealing with you, for example when you wish to obtain goods or services from the Church, when you register for conferences or events, and when you participate in Church activities or complete other forms. The Church will not collect any personal information about visitors to the website except when they knowingly provide it. In order to make a payment to Vertical Church Columbus all Users will need to submit certain personal information about themselves (as prompted by the Website and/or Application), including their name, phone number, postal and email address. Users may be asked to submit further information from time to time. Consent By accessing the Website and/or using the Application, all Users consent to the collection, use, disclosure, storage and processing of their information in accordance with this privacy policy. Changes to privacy policy The Church may amend or update this privacy policy from time to time, with or without notice to Users. All Users agree to be bound by the privacy policy that is in effect at the time they access the Website or use the Application. Protection of Personal Information The Church takes precautions — including administrative, technical, and physical measures — to safeguard your personal information against loss, theft, and misuse, as well as against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Retention The Church will retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Refund Policy Online contributions to the ministry Vertical Church Columbus are considered to be non-refundable. The refund policy for specific events is determined according to the nature of event. The event refund policy is posted within the event registration form.

Hosted by Pastor Luke Ahrens Life Between Two Ditches As a follower of Jesus Christ, the journey of faith can be messy. It can be complex, even confusing. Yet the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, is full of hope and life. If you're asking — how do I apply the hope and grace and wisdom of scripture to my very messy, complex, confusing, even hard real life — then this podcast is for you! Listen Now Hosted by Pastor Luke Ahrens Listen Now Send us your mailbag question! Simply send in a question using one of the options, and we may address it on a future episode of Life Between Two Ditches! Record Your Message Online Record Message Upload an Audio Recording Upload Audio Submit a Written Question Write Message Call Us and Leave a Voicemail (555) 555-5555

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Have questions or want to connect? Reach out to Vertical Church in Columbus, Ohio. Find our service times, location, phone number, and a contact form to get in touch with our team. Contact Us Worship Gathering SUNDAYS AT 10:00 AM Visit Us Contact a Member of Our Staff First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Message* Submit Contact Information Phone Number 614-477-7600 Address 1290 OLD HENDERSON ROAD COLUMBUS, OHIO 43220

Planting gospel-centered churches to make disciples who make disciples. Church Planting Planting gospel-centered churches to make disciples who make disciples. Church Planting At Vertical Church, we believe healthy church planting is a key expression of the Great Commission — sending and supporting leaders to establish new, local congregations that worship Jesus, teach Scripture, and live on mission in their communities. Rooted in our mission to glorify God by making disciples of all nations, we are committed to equipping, sending, and standing with church planters so that the gospel extends beyond our walls and multiplies for generations to come. Harvest Bible Chapel Barbados Vertical Church Testimonials

Get to know Vertical Church—who we are, what we believe, and why we exist. Learn how we’re making disciples of Jesus Christ and living out our mission to glorify God together. About Vertical Church We exist to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment by making disciples of Jesus Christ. Our Story Vertical Church began in the Spring of 2010 when Pastor Luke and Jensine Ahrens and a group of believers began praying about starting a new church in Columbus. Vertical Church launched their first service on October 10, 2010. Over the next ten years, Vertical Church met in various schools and continued to develop. In the fall of 2021, God blessed the Vertical Church family with a permanent church home near OH-315 and Henderson Road. Our goal is to see disciples growing in their Worship of Christ, Walk with Christ, Work for Christ, and Witness for Christ. More than just knowing what we believe, we want for you to experience the power of God and the love of His people in uncommon community. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19–20 “A new command I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34–35 Vertical Church Staff Luke Ahrens Senior Pastor & Lead Elder View Bio Matt Rickly Worship & Business Pastor View Bio Chase Riebel Student Ministry Pastor View Bio Claire Bauer Connections & Communications Director View Bio Megan Winkler Children’s Ministry Director View Bio Tom Heyl Interim Director of Pastoral Engagement View Bio Vertical Church Elders Tom Heyl Interim Director of Pastoral Engagement Andy Gilbert Elder Luke Ahrens Senior Pastor & Lead Elder Vertical Church Deacons Ron Townsend Deacon — Finance Rick Howard Deacon — Facilities Mark Knore Deacon — Benevolence & Finance John Buk Deacon — Ushers Vertical Church Ministry Leaders Rick Ross Security Team Revonne Hammond Greeting Team Lead Kristen Martin Outreach Amber Bernal Coffee Cart Our Values & Beliefs WHO WE ARE Our Principles Worship Christ We believe the Bible is the critical foundation that we must build our lives upon. The inspiration, sufficiency, authority, and inerrancy of Scripture are critical to experiencing the life transformation God intends (Hebrews 4:12). We love God’s Word and seek to study (Psalm 119), meditate (Psalm 1), and apply (Luke 6:46–49) the Bible to every area of our lives. Worship Services Walk with Christ The Gospel is the Good News of reconciliation with God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 10:34–43)! We believe this reconciliation comes not by our good works, but by God’s grace (undeserved favor) through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:1–10) — our only hope for salvation. We celebrate the Gospel and seek to share this Good News with other people around us (Romans 6:23; Acts 1:8). Grace Groups Work for Christ The Holy Spirit is our redemptive Advocate (Romans 8), giving us spiritual life, indwelling us, and sealing our salvation and adoption into the family of God. The Spirit leads and empowers us to grow as faithful disciples of Jesus as we worship, walk, work, and witness for Christ (Philippians 3:3; Galatians 5:16, 25; 1 Corinthians 12:7, 11; Acts 1:8). Serve at Vertical Witness for Christ Followers of Jesus have special access to our Heavenly Father — we are invited to come boldly before God to ask for grace and mercy at any time (Hebrews 4:15–16). Jesus encouraged us, His disciples, to boldly and relentlessly petition our Heavenly Father for our needs (John 15:7–8, Luke 18:1–8). Serve Our Community WHAT WE BELIEVE Our Pillars Read More About What We Believe The Word of God We believe the Bible is the critical foundation that we must build our lives upon. The inspiration, sufficiency, authority, and inerrancy of Scripture are critical to experiencing the life transformation God intends (Hebrews 4:12). We love God’s Word and seek to study (Psalm 119), meditate (Psalm 1), and apply (Luke 6:46–49) the Bible to every area of our lives. The Gospel of Jesus The Gospel is the Good News of reconciliation with God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 10:34–43)! We believe this reconciliation comes not by our good works, but by God’s grace (undeserved favor) through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:1–10) — our only hope for salvation. We celebrate the Gospel and seek to share this Good News with other people around us (Romans 6:23; Acts 1:8). Life in the Spirit The Holy Spirit is our redemptive Advocate (Romans 8), giving us spiritual life, indwelling us, and sealing our salvation and adoption into the family of God. The Spirit leads and empowers us to grow as faithful disciples of Jesus as we worship, walk, work, and witness for Christ (Philippians 3:3; Galatians 5:16, 25; 1 Corinthians 12:7, 11; Acts 1:8). Relentless Prayer Followers of Jesus have special access to our Heavenly Father — we are invited to come boldly before God to ask for grace and mercy at any time (Hebrews 4:15–16). Jesus encouraged us, His disciples, to boldly and relentlessly petition our Heavenly Father for our needs (John 15:7–8, Luke 18:1–8).