Welcoming Ministry Partner
Our local community, the city of Hilliard, is a suburb of the greater city of Columbus, Ohio. Over the past decade, Hilliard has seen significant demographic change, particularly in the rapid growth of its international population, which includes many refugee and low-income families. The Hilliard City School District reports that we have families speaking 47 different languages representing 62 countries, living in this area of just 13 square miles. The five most spoken languages are Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Japanese, and Gujarati.
Over the years, CCF, though a relatively small Church fellowship, has expanded a wide and exciting circle of influence. We consider the heart of our Church to rest on the Gospel mission of sharing our lives with others. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we believe the Lord is blessing the earnest desire of our Church to build authentic relationships within our community, particularly the international population of Hilliard. The programs below provide the context for the great majority of the relationships we have built with these Neighbors:
- English Conversation Class
- Community Garden
- Kids’ Garden Club
- Farmer’s Market Presence: Good Tidings Christmas Store, Winter Coat Store, and “New Neighbors” Market stand
Most of our participants in these programs learn about us by word of mouth. As we build relationships with individuals, we find that they, in turn, become our greatest marketers as they invite friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers to join our groups.
Contact: Irma Chon
email Irma
Phone: (614) 560-6190