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State Denominational Leaders Denounce Abortion Industry Ad, Urge Christians to Oppose Issue 1
Ohio Christian and denominational leaders released an open letter opposing Issue 1 and denouncing the abortion industry’s ad suggesting Christians should support the extreme constitutional amendment. The letter is signed by a group of prominent Ohio denominational leaders who come from a variety of backgrounds but together call on Christians to courageously vote no on Issue 1.
The Narrative Podcast: Peace and War in Israel with Michael Mistretta
Joining from Jerusalem, Michael Mistretta, CEO of Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM), shares the current reality in Israel with CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this episode of The Narrative.
WATCH NOW: Single-Sex Bathroom Privacy Bill Receives Hearing
House Bill 183 (HB183) would require schools to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations for males and females in the school building, as well as any facility used for a school-sponsored event. If passed, HB183 would ensure men cannot claim to be female and enter women’s private spaces and vice versa.
TONIGHT: Aaron Baer Joins Deep Dive Conversation on Ohio's Issue 1 at Cedarville
Political experts Aaron Baer, President of Center for Christian Virtue, and Dr. Mark Caleb Smith, Director of the Center for Political Studies and professor of political science at Cedarville University, are leading a faith-informed conversation about Issue 1 tonight, Tuesday, October 17, at 7:30 pm.
The Narrative Podcast: A Message of Life with Alistair Begg
On this episode of The Narrative, Alistair Begg, senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland and a daily contributor on the Truth for Life Ministries radio program, joins CCV President Aaron Baer, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and Director of CCV's Church Ambassador Network Chris Lightfoot to chat about faith, freedom, the Gospel, and the November election.
BREAKING: House Introduces Bill to Protect Kids from Porn
Representative Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Township), joined by 22 of his colleagues in the Ohio House, introduced House Bill 295 (HB 295) on Wednesday. Also known as the Innocence Act, HB 295 aims to protect children from the porn industry by requiring Ohioans to provide ID for age verification when accessing obscene websites. The bill also prohibits a person’s image from being used against their will to create sexual content, such as “deepfakes.”
More than 100 Black Faith and Community Leaders Speak Out Against Issue 1
More than 100 Black faith and community leaders from across Ohio are speaking out against Issue 1, calling the radical proposed amendment “a life-or-death matter” for the Black community. In an open letter posted today, these leaders urge Ohioans to vote NO on the dangerous ballot measure.
Check out our new "No on Issues 1 & 2" video! 🎉
This three-minute animation is perfect for educating congregations and for sharing on social media. It uses straightforward language to explain the extreme proposals the anti-life, anti-parent, anti-Christian radicals are trying to slip into Ohio through our November election.
The Narrative Podcast: Issue 1—More Extreme Than You Know (November)
In less than a month, early voting for Issue 1 will begin. What is Issue 1? Do you know what the text of this proposed amendment actually means? Why did they use 200 words to outline an issue they claim is only about abortion access? What does the specific language mean for current Ohio laws? Find out by listening to this episode of The Narrative.
We launched a SECOND school!
Following the launch of Westside Christian School last year, Crown Preparatory is the second Christian school which has opened through a partnership between Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) and the Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN) and a church that felt called to serve the children in their community.
Lucas County Pays $137,000 in Attorney Fees for COVID-19 School Closures
The Toledo-Lucas County Board of Health was ordered by a federal court to pay $137,880.50 to Center for Christian Virtue and the Ohio Christian Education Network to cover the full cost of their attorneys following a recent First Amendment lawsuit in which they prevailed.
CCV Hiring Graphic Designer and Business Lobbyist - Apply Today!
Center for Christian Virtue is currently expanding our team and we have two open positions that may be a perfect fit for you or someone you know. We need a graphic designer and a business lobbyist. Learn more and apply today!
Sound of Freedom’s Jim Caviezel to Headline Get Out the Vote Prayer Rally for Issue 1
Center for Christian Virtue is partnering with Catholics for Catholics and pro-family friends across Ohio to host a Get Out the Vote Prayer Rally with the star of one of the most popular films in America today, Jim Caviezel of the Sound of Freedom.
Protect Women Ohio Launches $5.5 Million Ad Buy In Support of Issue 1 During Final Week
Protect Women Ohio (PWO), a pro-parent, pro-woman, pro-life coalition, launched a $5.5 million ad buy today in support of Issue 1 to protect Ohio’s constitution from out-of-state special interest groups.