Is it the Start or Finish?
Last week, we operated a Plinko game at the Anderson Fall Fest. Across the top of the board are large blue letters that say “Plinko.”...
Jonathan Howard
Lead Pastor
Our lead pastor is Jonathan Howard. He and his wife, Mandie, have been married fourteen years and have three kids: Lauren, Brady, and Audra. The Howards moved to Cincinnati from Georgia in January 2021. They love exploring the Queen City and believe it’s always a good time for Graeter’s ice cream.
Jonathan has served in multiple ministry capacities, including: Team Chaplain and Director of Basketball Operations for Mercer University Men’s Basketball, Children’s Pastor, and in 2021, Jonathan served on staff at Grace Point Fellowship in Franklin, Ohio. He holds a B.A. in Communications and a Masters in Divinity. Jonathan is the author of two books: “Living Mirrors,” and “Stepping Into Next.”
The Howards moved to Cincinnati because they believe saying “yes” to God is the best thing you can ever do.
“Have Mercy”
October 22, 2023
We tend to have a love/hate relationship with the concept of mercy. When we’re in need of mercy, we love it. When we’re the one...
Does Size Matter
I recently watched a documentary about Newcastle United Football Club, which competes in the English Premiere League. The documentary...
“You’re Not Yourself When You’re Hungry”
October 15, 2023
What we pursue reveals what we value…As we look around our world today, we see people pursuing a lot of different things, trying to...
Access Granted
I’ve been listening to a podcast called “Start to Finish,” which details the life and ministry of Dr. Tony Evans. It’s well done...
“Like a Clydesdale” — 10/8/23
October 10, 2023
What if I told you a lifestyle of strength is found in a character trait many people associate with weakness? Join Pastor Jonathan as he...
“Mourning Person” — Jonathan Howard
October 2, 2023
In the same way as a non-morning person looks at a morning-person and thinks it odd that someone could be so cheerful and bubbly at such an...
There Might be a Better Word
I recently officiated a vow renewal ceremony for a couple celebrating 25 years of marriage. As I prepped for the service, I couldn’t help...
Mountain Talk Week 2 — “I want to, but I know I can’t”
September 25, 2023
Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with the beatitudes, and He starts the beatitudes by discussing the need to be poor in spirit. Join us...