What I saw When I Opened My Eyes
This past week I spent a couple of days at the Midwest Send Network Gathering. The gathering is a yearly opportunity for planters and their...
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.
Seeding the Long Game
I was watching an episode of “Home Town,” which is a home renovation show that takes place in Laurel, Mississippi. Each episode...
Was She Coasting or Falling Apart?
I recently watched a video of Sydney McLaughlin talking about her world-record performance in the 400 meter hurdles at the 2022 World...
You Can’t Take Your Timeouts With You
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While Sitting on a Baseball Glove
On page 327 of his memoir “Show Dog,” Phil Knight was recounting a moment in 1978 when he was sitting in his swank office on a...
Before Nike
I have been reading “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight and can’t put it down. His memoir tells the story of creating Nike. Early in his...
Don’t Troll Chuck Knoll
Chuck Knoll coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for 21 seasons. He accumulated 193 wins, which included 4 Super Bowls. He had a profound view...
Do You Have Your Ticket?
In Acts 6, the early church had a problem…Some of the widows were receiving food, but some were not. The surface level issue was food...
The Pursuit of Greatness
Greatness is defined as “being larger than ordinary size or ability, or being higher in degree or importance.” Many people are focused...