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Get to know our staff and leadership team. Discover our core values, beliefs, and the meaning behind our name. OUR MISSION AND BELIEFS ABOUT US Maranatha’s purpose is to foster and develop gospel clarity, biblical depth, and a noticeable Christian community in the local areas God has placed us. We teach God’s Word faithfully and passionately. We pray fervently for His will to be done in and through our church. We expectantly share the gospel in hope. We desire that those who are lost will be saved and that those who are saved will be strengthened in faith by Jesus. We purposely care for all people—displaying the love of Christ and endeavoring to equip the whole church body to join in the mission of the kingdom. CORE VALUES The core values that guide Maranatha Community Church are founded in Acts 2:42-47. Here we see the early church relentlessly worshiping God and devoting themselves to teaching, prayer, community, and service. We seek to uphold these values as guideposts, learning from the new covenant church, which is established by Christ. [42] “And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. [43] And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. [44] And all who believed were together and had all things in common. [45] And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. [46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, [47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” [ACTS 2:42-47] WORSHIP The human heart was created for worship. We are constantly worshiping what we love most, but God is the only one worthy of our unending affection. Worshiping God means first knowing him and then honoring him in everything we do. As a church, we proclaim God to be our good portion and our greatest treasure, that he would be glorified and we would be satisfied in him. TEACHING Biblical teaching is meant to build up and protect the church in order that everyone may be presented as mature in Christ. As a church, we submit ourselves to the teaching of the Word, believing that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). PRAYER God has called us to pray. Through our prayers we demonstrate our dependence on God, our trust in God, and our worship of God as the all-sustaining and satisfying creator of the universe. Through Jesus Christ, we are able to come to God in prayer with full assurance that he hears us and will work for the good of those who love him. COMMUNITY We are designed to carry out our faith within the community of the church. If you have been saved by the gospel of Jesus Christ, you have been saved into the people of God. Within community, believers are equipped for ministry and spurred on toward love and good deeds. We bear one another’s burdens and encourage one another toward maturity in Christ. It is through our love for one another that individuals will know that we are his disciples. SERVICE As believers we emulate the servant-heart of Christ, not because God needs anything from us but that our heart might be set on that which is eternal and that our hope might be set on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. We serve by practicing sacrificial love toward our neighbor, the stranger, the widow, the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, etc. Through our serving, we testify to God’s sufficiency and abundant grace in our lives. OUR BELIEFS ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. For more on our full Statement of Faith click here . MEET OUR STAFF & LEADERSHIP TEAM DIRECTIONAL ELDERS David Appelt Lead Pastor Canal Winchester EMAIL Jeff Beisel Lead Pastor Pickerington EMAIL Randy Surface Music + Discipleship Pastor Pickerington EMAIL Justin Rolston Congregational Pastor Pickerington EMAIL ELDERS Justin Bubar Lead Pastor Southside EMAIL Dan Case Lead Pastor Baltimore EMAIL Jeremy Appelt Congregational Pastor Canal Winchester EMAIL Nate Johnson Congregational Pastor Pickerington EMAIL STAFF & DEACONS Hannah McCarthy Operations Director EMAIL Kyle Bafia Family Minister Director EMAIL Stephanie Johnson Compassion Ministry EMAIL MINISTRY LEADS Nate & Steph Johnson Compassion Ministry EMAIL Tim Pribe Missions Ministry EMAIL Ellen Vail Prayer Ministry Pickerington EMAIL

Maranatha's purpose is to foster and develop gospel clarity, biblical depth, and a noticeable Christian community in the local areas God has placed us. The biblical word Maranatha, means "Come, Lord." We chose this to be our name because it continually centers our attention on our returning King Jesus while we pursue the coming of his kingdom here on earth. MARANATHA BALTIMORE VISIT US GIVE We are a church seeking to love, serve, and share the whole gospel of Jesus Christ with people in Baltimore and the surrounding areas. We strive to introduce the gospel to those who have never heard it and build on the foundation that has been given to those who already have salvation in Christ. JOIN US ON SUNDAYS AT 10:30 AM 1001 S Main Street Baltimore, Ohio GET DIRECTIONS WHAT TO EXPECT Dan and Keela have been married for eight years and are parents to two adopted daughters. Riley and Ari. They have been faithfully involved at Maranatha since July 2024 and have been affirmed by the Elders to plant a third Maranatha congregation. This congregation has now launched in Baltimore, OH, the very place Dan and Keela have been praying about for many years. The Lord has provided an opportunity to merge with another congregation in Baltimore, and they began gathering together on January 11th, 2026. In the coming years, they are excited to build a thriving church community and continue raising up leaders to serve in the city of Baltimore and the surrounding communities. EMAIL DAN SIGN UP FOR PLANT UPDATES MEET OUR CHURCH PLANTERS NEXT STEPS Community Groups Church is not merely a weekly gathering, but a body of believers living together in intentional relationship. Community groups are the heart of our church body. We gather weekly in individual’s homes to discuss the sermon text and grow deeper in relationship with one another. JOIN A GROUP Foundations Class If you are interested in becoming a member or are just looking to learn more about what we believe and how we operate as a church, we invite you to attend our Foundations Class. This class walks through our beliefs, core values, church membership, church governance, and how to get involved in our church community. SIGN UP Connect Card We would love to get to know you and help you take your next step in our church community. The Connect Card is our one-stop form to get more information on visiting a Sunday gathering, getting baptized, becoming a member, serving on a team, or simply submitting a prayer request so we can be in prayer for you. FILL OUT CONNECT CARD Serve on Sundays If you are interested in becoming a member or are just looking to learn more about what we believe and how we operate as a church, we invite you to attend our Foundations Class. This class walks through our beliefs, core values, church membership, church governance, and how to get involved in our church community. SIGN UP Upcoming Dates It is an honor to pray with and for one another. Prayer Gatherings Family Worship Guide Assisting families in imparting gospel truths. Kids Ministry More Info We desire to be a people who serve graciously. Ways to Serve MOST RECENT SERMON Catch up on the latest teaching from our Sunday gatherings by selecting your preferred streaming platform below. To browse a complete catalog of past sermons click here . Contact Us 1001 South Main Street Baltimore, Ohio First Name Last Name Email Message Submit We'll be in touch!

Maranatha's purpose is to foster and develop gospel clarity, biblical depth, and a noticeable Christian community in the local areas God has placed us. The biblical word Maranatha, means "Come, Lord." We chose this to be our name because it continually centers our attention on our returning King Jesus while we pursue the coming of his kingdom here on earth. NEW HERE? SERMONS Maranatha is a family of churches in multiple locations who have chosen to collaborate with each other for greater kingdom impact in our cities and surrounding areas. The word Maranatha, means “Come, Lord.” We chose this to be our name because it continually centers our attention on our returning King Jesus while we pursue the coming of his kingdom here on earth. Baltimore 1001 S Main Street GATHERING TIMES Sundays - 10:30 AM LEARN MORE Canal Winchester 83 E Columbus Street GATHERING TIMES Sundays - 11:30 AM LEARN MORE Pickerington 170 E Columbus Street GATHERING TIMES Sundays - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM LEARN MORE Southside 1621 S High Street GATHERING TIMES Sundays -11:00 AM LEARN MORE OUR MISSION Maranatha’s purpose is to foster and develop gospel clarity, biblical depth, and a noticeable Christian community in the local areas God has placed us. We teach God’s Word faithfully and passionately. We pray fervently for His will to be done in and through our church. We expectantly share the gospel in hope. We desire that those who are lost will be saved and that those who are saved will be strengthened in faith by Jesus. We purposely care for all people—displaying the love of Christ and endeavoring to equip the whole church body to join in the mission of the kingdom. ABOUT US OUR MISSION + BELIEFS STAFF + ELDERS FOUNDATIONS CLASS CHURCH PLANTING MARANATHA CALENDAR EVENTS WHAT'S HAPPENING COMPASSION MINISTRY GET INVOLVED MORE INFO MEN'S DISCIPLESHIP COHORT GET INVOLVED MORE INFO STUDENT MINISTRY GET INVOLVED MORE INFO WOMEN'S DISCIPLESHIP COHORT GET INVOLVED MORE INFO FILL OUT A CONNECT CARD We would love to get to know you and help you take your next step in our church community. The Connect Card is our one-stop form to get more information on visiting a Sunday gathering, getting baptized, becoming a member, finding a community group, serving on a team, or simply submitting a prayer request so we can be in prayer for you. NEXT STEP SERMONS Catch up on sermon audio recordings from our Sunday gatherings by selecting your preferred streaming platform below. To browse a complete catalog of past sermons click here .