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A Look Back at Charis Fellowship Conference 2024

October 28, 2024

It’s been almost four months since nearly 600 people gathered at Grace Polaris Church in Columbus, Ohio, for the annual Charis Fellowship Conference in early July. The theme for the week was, “How Good is the Gospel?” and emphasized the grace, peace, power, and hope we have in Jesus Christ. Each session included a time […]

A Reminder of God’s Faithful Provision

October 15, 2024

At the end of July, Lanham Grace Church in Lanham, Md., completed some much-needed renovations in their building with the help of a team from Grace Polaris Church in Columbus, Ohio. A few years ago Lanham Grace entered into a revitalization partnership with Assist Church Expansion. At that time Eric Smith, who was serving as […]

Hurricane Milton Response Update from Charis Disaster Response

October 11, 2024

In response to Hurricane Milton, Charis Disaster Response (CDR) is actively working to organize response efforts in St. Petersburg, Florida. On Mission Network (OMN), an organization specializing in disaster response, is partnering with CDR to set up a central hub to minister to surrounding areas. CDR coordinator Todd Derry is currently part of a convoy of vehicles and equipment […]

Inaugural Ed Jackson Church Multiplication Award

September 30, 2024

This summer Assist Church Expansion launched the Ed Jackson Church Multiplication Award. The award is named after an influential leader in the Charis Fellowship who had a big impact in the life of many churches around the country. Ed Jackson served in the US Marine Corp during World War II and with the Ohio State […]

Charis Women Announces New Conference Tour Dates & Locations

September 18, 2024

Charis Women announced their next conference tour starts this fall at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church. Delighted Conference will be a two-day event for all ladies ages 14+. Psalm 37:4 instructs us to “delight ourselves in the Lord,” but “delight” isn’t always the best description of our walk with God. If we are honest, distractions and disappointments […]

Church Plant Partners with Charis Disaster Response

September 16, 2024

On March 14, 2024, Western Ohio was devastated by an EF3 tornado.  The tornado had a path 1,000 yards wide and winds that reached 155 mph. The areas of Russel’s Point and Indian Lake received heavy damage to homes, trees, businesses, and mobile homes. Three people were killed, 27 were injured, and over 900 people had […]

Charis Disaster Response Launched

September 11, 2024

Charis Disaster Response is a new initiative to help Charis Fellowship churches minister to people and areas affected by natural disasters in the United States.  The development of Charis Disaster Response comes out of several years of discussion with leadership from Encompass World Partners and Charis Fellowship to determine the best way to facilitate these […]

Todd Shoemaker Receives Inaugural Momentum Partner of the Year Award

August 20, 2024

Each year at youth conference, Momentum Ministry Partners honors various people with awards recognizing their commitment to the next generation. This year they launched a new award called the Partner of the Year Award. The award recognizes an individual who is exceptional in how they lead, serve, and partner with Momentum, particularly in leading trips […]

Get to Know Executive Director Tim Sprankle

August 6, 2024

At the beginning of August, Tim Sprankle began serving a two-year term as the executive director of the Charis Fellowship. This is a role that is nominated by the Fellowship Council and approved by a vote of delegates and can last from one to three years. As executive director, Tim will help provide leadership to […]

Interactive Prayer for New Leaders

July 30, 2024

Walking into the prayer room at Charis Fellowship Conference might have made you stop, turn around, and check to see if you were in the right place. To your left, a LEGO station; in the corner, a large wooden cross and backpack full or rocks; straight ahead, an elegant table set with candles, bread, and […]

A Look Back at Charis Fellowship Conference 2024

It’s been almost four months since nearly 600 people gathered at Grace Polaris Church ...

A Reminder of God’s Faithful Provision

At the end of July, Lanham Grace Church in Lanham, Md., completed some much-needed ...

Hurricane Milton Response Update from Charis Disaster Response

In response to Hurricane Milton, Charis Disaster Response (CDR) is actively working to organize response efforts ...

Inaugural Ed Jackson Church Multiplication Award

This summer Assist Church Expansion launched the Ed Jackson Church Multiplication Award. The award ...

Charis Women Announces New Conference Tour Dates & Locations

Charis Women announced their next conference tour starts this fall at Winona Lake Grace ...

Church Plant Partners with Charis Disaster Response

On March 14, 2024, Western Ohio was devastated by an EF3 tornado.  The tornado had ...

Charis Disaster Response Launched

Charis Disaster Response is a new initiative to help Charis Fellowship churches minister to ...

Todd Shoemaker Receives Inaugural Momentum Partner of the Year Award

Each year at youth conference, Momentum Ministry Partners honors various people with awards recognizing ...

Get to Know Executive Director Tim Sprankle

At the beginning of August, Tim Sprankle began serving a two-year term as the ...

Interactive Prayer for New Leaders

Walking into the prayer room at Charis Fellowship Conference might have made you stop, ...

Charis Fellowship Annual Meeting Report

The Charis Fellowship held its annual Charis Conversation business meeting on Wednesday, July 10, ...

Hope on Mission

One of the ways Charis Fellowship churches live out their commitment to our common ...

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