A statement from Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer.

In today’s fast-paced world, waiting often comes at a cost — and when it comes to attending the Essential Summit, that cost is higher than you might think.

On this week's special episode of The Narrative, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Executive Director David Mahan, and Communications Executive Director Mike Andrews give a run-down on this week's hottest news topics.

Few things are more strategic to the Church’s disciple-making mission than planting Christian schools. This year, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone: since 2022, Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) and our Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN) have partnered with local churches to launch seven new Christian schools across Ohio.

Crown Preparatory Academy opened today for the 2025-2026 school year, marking its third year as a member school of the Ohio Christian Education Network.

Today is the first day of school for kindergarten through twelfth-grade students at Rhema Academy in Marion, Ohio.

For many believers, patriotism has either been idolized or abandoned. But is there a better way forward—one that honors God and seeks the good of our nation? 

On Wednesday, a man who identified as a woman opened fire on a group of students and parishioners attending Mass in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Two students, ages 8 and 10, were killed in the attack, and 17 people, including 14 children, were wounded.

Today is the first day of school for elementary students at Generations Matter Academy in Madison, Ohio.

At a time when our culture is fractured and families are faltering, believers across the nation are asking the same question: What can I do to make a difference?

Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) is pleased to announce two new members of its Advancement team: Char Bonsignore as Senior Advancement Director and Sarah Shifflet as Advancement Officer.

"Between Char’s proven success and Sarah’s heart for service, CCV is entering another season of tremendous growth," said CCV President Aaron Baer. "Together, their leadership will help us meet the growing needs before us and advance our mission to make Ohio the best place to live, work, and raise a family by enacting laws that reflect the truth of the Gospel."

Get inspired by the powerful voices shaping Christian culture in America today. From Duck Commander’s Willie Robertson to renowned thinkers like Dr. Carl Trueman and Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, the Essential Summit 2025 brings together leaders whose lives and messages are igniting change.

This article previews the impact you can expect—and why you don’t want to miss a seat at the table.

What kind of future do we want for our children? Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith, with the federal Office of Early Childhood Development, has spent her career answering that question.

Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, passed into Glory at age 89.

Today is the first day of school for elementary students at Berean Christian Academy in Marion, Ohio.

Berean Christian Academy is the fourth Christian school to open through a partnership between the Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), the Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN), and a church that felt called to serve the children in their community.