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BREAKING NEWS: Abortion Industry Announces Plan to Put Abortion on the Ballot in 2023
Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) is working with pro-life allies across the state—including Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio, Ohio Right to Life, Ohio Christian Alliance, Created Equal, and others—to prepare for the coming ballot fight.
Ohio Senate Introduces Parent Educational Freedom Act
SB11 would provide an opportunity for every student in the state to receive either a scholarship to attend a private school or a tax credit to help pay for homeschooling expenses.
Part-Time Data Processors Needed
We're looking for temporary assistance to process student applications students for financial assistance to access life-giving education at the Christian schools of their choice for the 2023-24 school year.
David Arrell Joins OCEN as Assistant Director
As Ohio Christian Education Network Assistant Director, Dave Arrell will place special emphasis OCEN’s school planting project. He has more than 37 years experience in both church-based and independent Christian schools, including eight years as Superintendent and Director of Education at Grove City Christian School.
OCEN SGO Raises $1.7 Million for Christian School Students
Thanks to a surge of Ohioans taking advantage of a new state tax credit for a gift to OCEN SGO, thousands of students will receive financial assistance for the 2023-24 school year that provides access to a life-giving education at the Christian school of their choice.
CCV’s First School-in-a-Church is Changing Lives
Westside Christian School (WCS) launched in August 2022 through a unique partnership between Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), Memorial Baptist Church, and eight additional westside churches from various denominations. At the end of WCS' first semester, the fruits of this unique collaboration have been tremendous and unexpected!
A Clarion Life: Honoring Tom Minnery
Our nation has lost a true hero of the faith. Tom Minnery passed away on Christmas Eve in New Mexico. At the time of his passing, Tom was serving as the Vice Chairman of Center for Christian Virtue’s (CCV) Board of Directors.
Wrapping up 2022
The good news of 2022, Ohio’s voter ID requirements, Protecting children from Planned Parenthood’s comprehensive sex ed, Congress’s $1.7 trillion proposal, Enough Fentanyl to kill America, Men in women’s prisons, and more!
Save the date for special pastors' conference!
Join Pastors Lee Davis of Berlin Church, Jeff Haygood of Living Word Church, and Eric Tober of Faith Community Church as they facilitate meaningful conversation on how Christians are to live as dual citizens while engaging in today’s culture war and keeping Christ at the center of it.
Two more job openings at CCV!
The CCV Team continues to grow with two new job openings. Whether our future Development Officer or Events Coordinator is you or someone you know, we're now accepting applications at CCV.ORG/Careers.
TAKE ACTION: Toledo Plans to Use COVID Relief Dollars to Fund Out-of-State Travel for Abortions
The Toledo City Council plans to consider a resolution that would co-opt COVID relief funds to transport women out of the state to have abortions. The resolution, sponsored by Councilmembers Nick Komives, Theresa Gadus, and Michele Grim, would appropriate $100,000 from the COVID relief money given to the city through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Announcing 2023 Dates for Prayer at the Statehouse!
Sign up to join us for Prayer at the Statehouse in 2023! Registration is now open for all four events: Thursday, January 19; Thursday, May 18; Wednesday, September 13; and Wednesday, November 15.
The Rundown: What is a Lame Duck?
This biweekly newsletter serves as the most important political and cultural news for Christians in Ohio.
The So-Called Respect for Marriage Act and What It Means
Join Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer and a special guest for an informative live-stream Friday, December 2, at 9:00 am to hear the latest updates on the "Respect for Marriage" Act, understand what it means for religious freedom, and learn how we can move forward.
Sen. Sandra O’Brien Introduces Bill Granting Educational Freedom to Ohio Students
Sen. Sandra O’Brien this week introduced Senate Bill 386 as the Parental Educational Freedom Act. This bill would greatly expand schooling options by making each student eligible for an EdChoice Scholarship to be used at a private school, or for an increased tax credit for expenses related to homeschooling. The bill serves a similar function to House Bill 290, the Backpack Bill.
The Narrative Podcast: Aaron and David’s Slightly Too Early 2023 Forecast
The guys sat down to give you "Aaron and David's Slightly Too Early 2023 Forecast." This special, final episode contains their breakdown on what narratives they're predicting to be the most important to watch and discuss in 2023 including conversations on the Church, culture, and policy. Don't miss it!
The Narrative Podcast: Election Debrief, and Free Speech with Jake Warner
The Narrative podcast is back this week for Election Palooza with CCV President Aaron Baer and Policy Director David Mahan. The Midterm Election has come and gone, and the guys have hot takes to share.
The Rundown: Win or Lose Yesterday, God Still Reigns
This biweekly newsletter serves as the most important political and cultural news for Christians in Ohio.
The Narrative Podcast: Fighting for Truth with U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan
There’s nobody who sheds light on truth like U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan. On a new episode of The Narrative, he shares his perspective on fighting for truth, the upcoming General Election, and living courageously.
Midterm Election on November 8! Here's what you need to know.
Elections can be confusing. So here's your three-step, no-nonsense guide to make your voice heard in this year's General Election.