Vision
To see EVERY person to be with Jesus,
to become like Jesus,
and to do what Jesus did.
Mission
We exist to love ALL people in Jesus' name.
Our Story
Jordan and Courtney Smucker have a heart to see a life-giving church of people from every age, race, and walk of life — a relationally healthy community that serves with relentless generosity — a church that looks like Heaven. After years of dreaming, planning, and praying, alongside 78 incredible servant leaders, Ethos Church was launched on September 16th.
Jordan is originally from Lancaster, PA and Courtney from Canton, OH. They met at school in Tulsa, OK and have been serving in vocational church ministry together ever since. With their two children, Sophia (16) and Judah (10), Jordan and Courtney are passionate about leading people to live on a mission to love ALL people, in Jesus’ name. They are committed to the commandment of Jesus to love one another as He has loved us — "Admittedly, we'll get it wrong but we try to sum it up with this question, 'What does love require of me?' — That is how we determine to live our lives and lead our community."
Our Future
In just the first six years as a church, we have seen hundreds of people commit their lives to Jesus, made an impact through multiple outreaches across our city, and we have experienced God's kindness. We ran out of space at Olentangy Meadows Elementary and Nationwide Hotel & Conference center and now currently meet in two locations for our Sunday gatherings.
We would love our story to become YOUR story. From the beginning, Ethos has focused on building a church for anyone to come to. From skeptic to saint — a church of everyone for anyone.
We believe that the life-giving message of the Gospel, the passion and energy of Sunday experiences, the authenticity of living in community, and the unity of a team makes Ethos Church one that people love to call home. We believe the best is yet to come and invite you to be a part of this community as we live on mission to love all people, in Jesus' name.
In This Together,
Jordan & Courtney
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What if it's my first time?If you are a guest, we will not embarrass you, have you stand up, or ask you to give money. We know that many people want to check out the church and “be anonymous” for awhile – that’s fine with us! Come in, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and see if Ethos is home for you.
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What should I wear?Want to wear shorts and a t-shirt? Awesome! Looking to dress up a bit for church? Sounds good to us. At Ethos, you can dress however you feel comfortable.
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Can I attend if I'm ___________?Yes. Fill in the blank with whatever you’re worried about: single, divorced, gay, straight, white, black, addicted, hurting, poor, super-successful, a nonbeliever, atheist, Michigan fan, etc. At Ethos Church, we’ll welcome you as you are. You belong here!
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What about my kids?We love kids! Our facility is clean, safe, and staffed with loving, trained, and background checked servant leaders. We offer a dynamic children’s ministry called Ethos Kids for children from 3 months to 5th grade. (Bale Kenyon location only) When you arrive, you’ll see signage that directs you to our Kids Check-in booth where we will guide you to our kids classrooms and ensure a fun and engaging environment. Your kids will have a blast as they worship, learn biblical teaching, watch videos, meet friends in small groups, and play games. Sundays will be the best part of your child's week.
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What about my middle school student?We are thrilled to share that Ethos is working and preparing to open a middle school room in 2025 during the 10:30am Sunday service on Bale Kenyon Rd. Until the middle school room is open, students are invited to join their parents in the auditorium for service.
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Where do I go when I get there?You’ll be warmly greeted in the parking lot and directed towards the entrance. Once inside, head to the “In This Together” area, and we’ll take it from there!
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What does Ethos mean?The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations. Our Ethos is love for all people, in Jesus’ name.
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What is the gathering at Africa Rd. like?The Africa Rd location has become home to our church family and will continue to be home on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. All Ethos gatherings and locations will have the same live teaching.
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How long will we be gathering in two locations?We are openhanded with timelines and how God is guiding our church. Ethos’ staff and Stewardship team will continue to explore and evaluate facility opportunities.
