This letter was released to Veritas Community Church members from Lead Pastor Nick Nye and the elder council at the beginning of July.
Pastor Wes Thompson talks about the drug epidemic in Ohio and how the local church can offer hope because of what Jesus has done. Thompson expounds on Refuge Coaching, where men from the church form intentional friendships with those in phase three of recovery at the Refuge. These men serve as financial and life coaches to offer support, resources, and advise.
Rachel Herman wanted to do missions in India but circumstances threw her some curveballs. She was stuck in Ohio, asking herself “What do I do with my life?” She decided to make the best of her clean-slate summer and serve the kids who lived in the Milo Grogan neighborhood by the building where Veritas Short North gathers.
There has been a whirlwind of activity happening in Columbus. Check out this video to hear Pastor Nick Nye summarize what’s been going on and how we can continue serving our city.
A lot of our work at She Has A Name happens behind the scenes. This particular initiative has been in the works for nearly two years.
The Veritas West congregation celebrated these men who completed their thirteen month commitment to the refuge ministry’s residential living.
“As a church, we’re committed to the welfare of our city. We want to be aware of who is advocating, as city council cadidates, for the voiceless in our city.” – Amy Byler, Director of Veritas Mercy