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The Men’s Discipleship Cohort was born out of a desire to fill our church with men who love and obey Jesus as they serve people and share the gospel. FIND OUT MORE MEN'S DISCIPLESHIP COHORT The Men’s Discipleship Cohort was born out of a desire to fill our church with men who love and obey Jesus as they serve people and share the gospel. Meetings are held throughout the year and are aimed at equipping men to order their lives for the glory of God. This is carried out by providing Biblical wisdom as well as space for practical conversation. MDC FALL COURSE Canal Winchester SIGN UP Baltimore, Pickerington and Southside SIGN UP More Info The MDC Fall Course is designed to help men grow in their understanding and handling of God's Word. Scripture teaches that the ministry of teaching is a calling for some, a gifting for others, and a responsibility shared by every believer. Together, we'll work through The Simeon Trust's First Principles, an eight-session video course that introduces foundational skills for reading, studying, and teaching the Bible. Each session includes video instruction followed by discussion in small groups. Whether you're discipling your children, in a mentoring relationship, leading a Bible study, or simply wanting to grow in your knowledge of God's Word, this course will encourage and equip you in taking the next steps. WAYS TO GET INVOLVED BOOK CLUB WEEKLY MORE DETAILS TO COME FALL COURSE BIBLICAL STUDY Canal Winchester SIGN UP Baltimore, Pickerington and Southside SIGN UP MEN'S RETREAT YEARLY MORE DETAILS TO COME SERVE SIGN UP SUNDAY GATHERINGS

The Women's Discipleship Cohort seeks to grow the women of Maranatha in their Bible reading skills as well as focused time on spiritual disciplines like prayer, Scripture memory, meditation and rest. FIND OUT MORE WOMEN'S DISCIPLESHIP COHORT The Women’s Discipleship Cohort is focused on equipping and training the women of our church to both grow in spiritual maturity and to use the gifts God has given each of us to do the work of ministry among both believers and unbelievers. Every year, the WDC provides an opportunity for the women of Maranatha to participate in a Bible study together. These studies are aimed at growing Bible reading skills, developing consistency in spiritual disciplines, and building community. Over the past six years, our women have studied Genesis, Exodus, and Hebrews. In addition to our yearly Bible study, the WDC meets a few times a year for workshops on specific topics. During these workshops, we have covered topics such as teaching the Word, discipleship, evangelism, sabbath, lament., and repentance with God and others. These mornings are aimed at providing our women with teaching and practical skills to grow in godly disciplines. TEACHING & RESOURCES Repentance with God Repentance with Others Sabbath Lament Hebrews Repentance with God - WDC Workshop This is a teaching on Repentance with God from Hannah McCarthy given on 8/9/2025 at a WDC Workshop. Repentance with God - Psalm 32 Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 24:32 Download Worksheet Repentance with Others - WDC Workshop This is a teaching on Repentance with Others from Hannah McCarthy given on 11/8/2025 at a WDC Workshop. Repentance with Others Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 31:45 Repentance with Others Panel - WDC Workshop Hear from a panel of women from Maranatha on Repentance with Others during our WDC workshop on 11/8/2025 at Maranatha Pickerington. Repentance with Others Panel (November 8, 2025) Hannah McCarthy, Bri Cunningham, Kalley Allenstein, Jen Beisel 00:00 / 48:59 Sabbath Rest- WDC Workshop This is a teaching on Sabbath Rest from Hannah McCarthy given on 8/10/2024 at a WDC Workshop. Sabbath Rest Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 34:29 Sabbath Rest Panel- WDC Workshop Hear from a panel of women from Maranatha on Sabbath Rest during our WDC workshop on 8/10/2024 at Maranatha Pickerington. Sabbath Panel Jen Beisel, Brianna Cunningham, Julia Towell, Madison Maze, Maggie Shepherd 00:00 / 36:43 Download Worksheet Lament - WDC Workshop Here is the Lament workshop worksheet from a teaching given on 11/9/2024. Download Worksheet Hebrews 1-2:4 - Supremacy & Superiority Hebrews 1:1-2:4 Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 32:51 This is a teaching on Hebrews 1:1-2:4 from Hannah McCarthy given on 3/2/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 3 - Faithfulness Hebrews 3 Jen Beisel 00:00 / 52:56 This is a teaching on Hebrews 3 from Jen Beisel given on 3/30/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 5:11-6:12 - Abandonment & Assurance Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Karen Stevens 00:00 / 38:28 This is a teaching on Hebrews 5:11-6:12 from Karen Stevens given on 4/27/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 8 - Better Hebrews 8 Kalley Allenstein 00:00 / 40:35 This is a teaching on Hebrews 8 from Kalley Allenstein given on 5/25/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 9 - Worship & Redemption Hebrews 9 Stephanie Johnson 00:00 / 29:35 This is a teaching on Hebrews 9 from Stephanie Johnson, given on 1/25/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 11 - Faith Hebrews 11 Jen Beisel 00:00 / 49:27 This is a teaching on Hebrews 11 from Jen Beisel, given on 2/22/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 13 - Holiness Hebrews 13 Karen Stevens 00:00 / 35:27 This is a teaching on Hebrews 13 from Karen Stevens given on 3/22/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 2:5-18 - Subjection & Salvation Hebrews 2:5-18 Ellen Vail 00:00 / 41:41 This is a teaching on Hebrews 2:5-18 from Ellen Vail given on 3/16/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 4-5:10 - Rest Hebrews 4:1-5:10 Stephanie Johnson 00:00 / 32:12 This is a teaching on Hebrews 4:1-5:10 from Stephanie Johnson given on 4/13/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 6:13-7:28 - Priest Forever Hebrews 6:13-7:28 Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 39:52 This is a teaching on Hebrews 6:13-7:28 from Hannah McCarthy given on 5/11/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 1-8 Recap Hebrews 1-8 Recap Kalley Allenstein 00:00 / 30:40 This is a teaching on Hebrews 1-8 from Kalley Allenstein, given on 1/11/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 10 - Sacrifice & Assurance Hebrews 10 Ellen Vail 00:00 / 31:42 This is a teaching on Hebrews 10 from Ellen Vail, given on 2/8/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 12 - Endurance Hebrews 12 - Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 34:32 This is a teaching on Hebrews 12 from Hannah McCarthy given on 3/8/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study.

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 CANAL WINCHESTER VISIT US GIVE We are a church seeking to love, serve, and share the whole gospel of Jesus Christ with people in Canal Winchester 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 9:30 AM . 150 E Columbus Street Lithopolis, Ohio GET DIRECTIONS WHAT TO EXPECT 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 It is an honor to pray with and for one another. Prayer Gatherings Upcoming Dates Family Worship Guide Kids Ministry Assisting families in imparting gospel truths. We desire to be a people who serve graciously. Ways to Serve More Info 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 150 E Columbus Street Lithopolis, Ohio First Name Last Name Email Message Submit We'll be in touch!

Joining us for the first time? Let us know you're coming. We gather corporately every Sunday morning in Pickerington and Canal Winchester. Find parking information, gathering times and directions here. JOIN US THIS SUNDAY ABOUT US 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 BALTIMORE SUNDAYS - 10:30 AM 1001 S Main Street Baltimore, Ohio MORE INFO CANAL WINCHESTER CANAL WINCHESTER SUNDAYS - 11:30 AM 83 E Columbus Street Canal Winchester, Ohio MORE INFO SOUTHSIDE SOUTHSIDE PICKERINGTON PICKERINGTON SUNDAYS - 9:00 &. 11:00am 170 E Columbus Street Pickerington, Ohio MORE INFO SUNDAYS - 11:00 AM 1621 S High Street Columbus, Ohio MORE INFO What to Expect Have more questions? Feel free to send us a message by clicking on the button below. CONTACT US What are your gatherings like? The purpose of our gathering together is that God would be glorified and the body would be edified through the preaching of the Word. Our Sunday Gatherings follow a liturgical order, in which we seek to worship God through confession, adoration, hearing the Word of God preached, and committing ourselves to the mission of God. It is our hope that the structure of our Sunday Gatherings would lead you to experience the gospel mercies of Christ and worship of God abundantly. What should I wear? Our gatherings are casual and you should feel free to come as you are, whether you prefer jeans and t-shirt or a tie and jacket. Is there a kids ministry? Yes! We are currently offering three classes at all of our gatherings. Toddlers: 1 year old to Pre-K Bible Stories: Pre-K through 2nd Grade Bible Studies: 3rd Grade through 7th Grade We value family integrated worship at Maranatha, for this reason, our children remain in our main gathering space with their families until after the first set of songs. Kids are dismissed to their classrooms during the passing of the peace. When you arrive, you’re welcome to check your child/children in at our Kids Check-In area. Maranatha Kids will study the Bible and see the gospel of Jesus Christ revealed throughout all of scripture with age appropriate weekly Bible lessons, activities, and crafts. If you or your child have accessibility or special needs, please contact us so we can connect with you and explore how our team can best provide support. Students in grades 8–12 are invited to join our Student Ministry on Sunday evenings. I'm attending Maranatha Pickerington. Where should I park? Parking for guests, families with small children, and those needing special assistance is available behind the church building. Additional parking is available in the two lots across the street. Street parking is also available on the side of the street near the building. On Sunday mornings, parking attendants are stationed near the back lot as well as the lots across the street. These individuals are here to assist you in finding parking and crossing Columbus Street safely. What accessibility accommodations are available at your locations? In Pickerington there is a wheelchair ramp located on the east side of the building that can be accessed from the rear parking lot. In Canal Winchester the wheelchair ramp is located on the east side of the building. We offer sensory bags to help children with special needs feel supported, engaged, and comfortable during our gatherings. At our Canal Winchester gathering, an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter is available during our gathering to help ensure that our Deaf and hard-of-hearing guests can fully participate in worship and teaching. If you or your family need additional accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can best support you. 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

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. View meeting times and locations or contact group leaders for more information. MARANATHA COMMUNITY GROUPS JOIN A BALTIMORE GROUP QUESTIONS? WHAT'S HAPPENING 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. Please use the information below to contact any community group leader with questions about their community group and/or their address to plan a visit. FIND A GROUP Pickerington TUES | 6:30 PM Dan & Keela Case CONTACT Baltimore WEDS | 6:30 PM Cory & Brianna Cunningham CONTACT Groveport WEDS | 6:00 PM Adam & Julia Towell CONTACT MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 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

FIND OUT MORE SERVICE TEAMS VOLUNTEER As a church, we desire to be people who serve graciously, knowing that we have received all that we need from Christ. We invite you to join us by volunteering on a Sunday morning or in one of our ministries. Click the tab to learn more about each service opportunity. WAYS TO SERVE Compassion Ministry Sunday Gatherings Kids Ministry COMPASSION MINISTRY Our Compassion Ministry was created out of a belief that Jesus has directly called his followers to love and care for individuals in need. we seek to provide ongoing outreach opportunities for the people of Maranatha to participate in so that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus. Through this ministry, we are given opportunities as the body to step out in faith into uncomfortable spaces and be obedient to Christ's commands. Monthly Outreaches- Extending care and support to individuals in need Foundation Dinner- Serving at a local hunger-relief kitchen Care Portal- Connecting churches with local needs Ohio Disaster Relief MORE INFO UPCOMING DATES TO SERVE KIDS MINISTRY The mission of Maranatha’s Kids Ministry is to assist families in imparting gospel truths that speak directly to the hearts of children. We desire to provide children and families with a God-centered, Christ-exalting, Scripture-saturated view of themselves and the world around them. Toddler Room (1 year old to PK) Bible Stories (PK to 2nd grade) Helper Bible Stories (PK to 2nd grade) Teacher Bible Studies (3rd to 7th grade) Helper Bible Studies (3rd to 7th grade) Teacher SIGN UP QUESTIONS? SUNDAY GATHERINGS As a church, we desire to be people who serve graciously, knowing that we have received all that we need from Christ. We invite you to join us by volunteering on a Sunday morning. Greeting Parking Media Tech Sound Tech Prayer Scripture Reader Band TAKE THE NEXT STEP

SERMONS JOIN US IN PERSON LISTEN WHEREVER YOU STREAM PODCASTS LISTEN NOW Spotify Apple Podcasts Listen Listen RESOURCES FOR The Book of Romans As we journey through the book of Romans together as a church family, we've gathered resources to help you study God's Word more deeply. Explore sermon materials, study guides, recommended readings, and other tools designed to strengthen your understanding of Romans and encourage your walk with Christ throughout this series. ACCESS RESOURCES

Discover the heart behind our building project as we share our journey, purpose, and vision. Find ways to get involved with what God is doing in and through Maranatha. OUR BUILDING PROJECT With an estimated population of 25,921 in 2024, the Pickerington community has grown in size by over 13% since we officially launched in the area. This makes Pickerington one of the fastest-growing areas in Ohio. Due to the growth of our city and the multiplication of our church body, we see much benefit in continuing to pursue a new building space. DOWNLOAD PROSPECTUS A LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR It is with great joy and excitement that I share with you that the population surrounding Maranatha—both in Pickerington and in Canal Winchester—is growing quickly. Therefore, we must not only focus on how well we are caring for one another at Maranatha but also on how we can minister to the new people who are joining our communities. One of the ways to work towards accomplishing this is to continue our pursuit of a new building in Pickerington. We know that this would not be the only way forward, but pursuing a larger facility and gathering space is what the Lord has continued to make clear to us. It’s been exhilarating for us as a church to follow the Lord as He advances this movement. Not only will this space provide more room for the church in Pickerington to gather as one body on Sundays, but this project will also allow us to more effectively train ministry leaders, raise up additional church planters, and creatively serve our community. We hope that the people of Maranatha, as well as individuals, churches, companies, and business owners, would be willing to invest in this project financially, in prayer, and in helping us spread the word to others who may desire to come alongside what God is doing in our community for His glory. I want to thank you for taking the time to learn about our vision for Maranatha’s future. Our prayer is that this building will stand as a testimony to the holiness of God and be a sanctuary that represents Christ to our community for generations to come. Jeff Beisel Lead Pastor, Maranatha Community Church jeff.beisel@maranathaohio.com (614) 462-0336 ABOUT US OUR PURPOSE 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. OUR MISSION We are pursuing this purpose by displaying God’s holiness and goodness in all areas of life. 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. OUR VISION 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. TIMELINE ATTENDANCE GROWTH CHART Our church desires to be hospitable to the people who come through our doors every week. Currently, we have exceeded our building’s capacity three times over. The only growth options available to us are adding additional gatherings or pursuing a larger building space. Additional gatherings put a continued strain on Maranatha’s community and culture. For this reason, we are pursuing this building project as a means of meeting the developing needs of our entire church body. With a bigger space, we will be able to creatively serve our community through more outreach opportunities. This will assist our goal of supporting external ministries and community needs. Some examples of this include a beautiful facility to host weddings and funerals, gym and field space to be used for community events, and additional classrooms that could serve home-school co-ops. This space will allow us to more effectively train ministry leaders within Maranatha and assist other churches in equipping leaders. We will be able to develop a learning environment to raise up church planters and planting teams to be sent out with greater stability. Our Canal Winchester congregation will be able to leverage this asset for their future facility needs. Ultimately, we see this building as an opportunity to help us answer the call to equip the saints for the work of ministry. DESIGNED WITH A PURPOSE The reason Maranatha has chosen a more traditional building design is that we desire to create a monument for the Lord that will always display His holiness. We hope to create a space that is both functional and beautiful so that both vibrant worship and fruitful ministry can flourish. Our hope is that this structure would serve our current church body and that it would stand as a witness of truth for generations to come. We desire to create a building that will always be recognized as a church. If for some unforeseen reason this building became inhabited by an organization that is not a church, it will always look like a place where Jesus Christ was worshiped. If that were to happen, our hope would be that eventually another gospel-centered church would be moved to re-acquire this place and recommission it as a proper place for worship of our Creator God. WHAT IT WILL TAKE Our current Pickerington building is worth an estimated $1 million. The land for our future building site has nearly doubled in value since we closed in April 2023. The estimated total for phase one building is $4.9 million. Phase two is anticipated to be $4.5 million due to estimated reconstruction and inflation. THE GOAL We plan to fundraise $3 million of the $5 million needed for phase one through the giving of our members, visitors, and outside supporters. The graphic shows the type and number of gifts we need to accomplish this goal. Along with raising the funds mentioned, we are prepared to leverage our current building and take on a $2 million mortgage for the new building. These steps will allow us to complete phase one while also preventing us from going over our set 25% budget threshold. Under our current budget we make monthly payments of $19,000 toward our property-related expenses. This includes the $1,500 mortgage on our current building and a $6,500 a month payment for the land we will build on. The additional $11,000 a month we put toward the land loan as a way to aggressively pay it off in five years. PRAY Will you join us in fervently praying for Maranatha as we follow the mission and vision God has given us? Specific things to pray for: Wisdom and clarity in each step that we take towards our hopeful future. Our church to creatively raise our financial giving and support for this project. The Lord to bring forward businesses, organizations, and other churches to assist us in reaching this goal. Opportunities for our church to reach our primary fundraising goal of $3 million. GIVE Though we don't currently have a formal fundraising campaign, the people of Maranatha have already generously contributed $200,000 in financial support for this project. Our hope is that you would also consider financially partnering with us as we prayerfully follow where God is leading us. JOIN If you feel compelled to do more than pray or give financially, please reach out to us at contact@maranathaohio.com . We desire to connect with you and help you get involved in both the community and the mission of our church body. Make checks payable to Maranatha Community Church and mail to: 1209 Hill Road North #136 Pickerington, OH 43147 Click here to make a donation through our GivingFire account. In the section YOUR DONATION, use the drop down menu to select 'Building Fund'. This project is not going to be accomplished simply by Maranatha. It will require the cheerful generosity of the broader universal church and her people. Visit: maranathaohio.com/buildingproject or download our Building Prospectus to share with friends, family or local organizations that might be interested in partnering with us. CURRENT GATHERINGS AND TIMES PICKERINGTON SUNDAYS AT 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM AND 12:00 PM CANAL WINCHESTER SUNDAYS AT 11:30 AM

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. View meeting times and locations or contact group leaders for more information. MARANATHA COMMUNITY GROUPS JOIN A SOUTHSIDE GROUP QUESTIONS? WHAT'S HAPPENING 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. Please use the information below to contact any community group leader with questions about their community group and/or their address to plan a visit. FIND A GROUP Pickerington TUES | 6:30 PM Justin & Jenna Bubar CONTACT MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 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

As we journey through the book of Romans together as a church family, we've gathered resources to help you study God's Word more deeply. Explore sermon materials, study guides, recommended readings, and other tools designed to strengthen your understanding of Romans and encourage your walk with Christ throughout this series. RESOURCES FOR THE BOOK OF ROMANS As we journey through the book of Romans together as a church family, we've gathered resources to help you study God's Word more deeply. Explore sermon materials, study guides, recommended readings, and other tools designed to strengthen your understanding of Romans and encourage your walk with Christ throughout this series. BIBLEPROJECT GUIDE Explore the message of Romans through clear, visual guides that unpack its theology, context, and gospel-centered truth. OVERVIEW OF ROMANS ROMANS STUDY GUIDE A thoughtfully designed leader guide from Redeemer Presbyterian to support small groups—also ideal for personal study, family worship, or one-on-one discipleship. ACCESS STUDY OVERVIEW BOOKS This guide walks through the first seven chapters of Romans, unpacking how the gospel reveals God’s righteousness and is received by faith. It shows how this truth transforms our understanding of God, reshapes our daily lives, and secures our eternal hope. MORE INFO This book explores the second half of Romans, highlighting how the gospel transforms believers through the power of the Spirit and unites them in God’s redemptive plan. It emphasizes living out faith in everyday life, showing how God’s mercy shapes our identity, relationships, and purpose. MORE INFO Scholar and author Andrew David Naselli traces Paul's argument for the gospel throughout this concise and accessible guide. It provides accessible, standalone commentary unpacking the text verse by verse. This volume dives into the key themes of righteousness, peace, and God's promises MORE INFO COMMENTARIES The Gospel Coalition Romans Commentary This commentary provides a comprehensive, passage-by-passage exploration of Romans, highlighting the depth of the gospel and its theological richness. It helps readers see how God’s righteousness is revealed in salvation and how that truth shapes both belief and practice. ACCESS FREE COMMENTARY Epistle to the Romans (WTS Books) This work offers a careful and theologically rich study of Romans, focusing on the unfolding of God’s saving righteousness through Christ. It explores how the gospel addresses sin, grace, and faith, leading to a transformed life rooted in God’s mercy. PURCHASE COMMENTARY Romans: An Expositional Commentary (WTS Books) This expositional commentary walks through Romans with clarity and depth, unpacking the gospel’s power to justify, sanctify, and sustain believers. It emphasizes how the truths of Romans shape Christian living, calling believers to respond with faithful obedience and worship. PURCHASE COMMENTARY FAMILY RESOURCES MORE INFO The Greatest Hero highlights God's gloriously good news and gets your kids excited about His Word! This Biblical retelling of Romans doesn’t shy away from Paul’s rich theology. MORE INFO The Sword weaves a Bible study of the book of Romans with a fictional story by sharing the story of Katana and Brant who find a wooden sword and ancient journal belonging to Magnus, a one-time gladiator who became a guard who watched over the apostle Paul while he was under house arrest. BOOKS BY TOPIC The Sinfulness of Humanity (Romans 1-2) Sinfulness of Sin by Ralph Venning Universal Guilt and False Righteousness (Romans 3:1-20) The Almost Christian Discovered by Matthew Mead Justification by Faith (Romans 3:21–4:25) Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray Peace With God and Communion With Him (Romans 5) Communion with God by John Owen Union With Christ and Sanctification (Romans 6) Maturity: Growing Up and Going On in the Christian Life by Sinclair Ferguson The Battle With Indwelling Sin (Romans 7:1–8:13) The Mortification of Sin by John Owen Life in the Spirit and Christian Community (Romans 8:14–39) Future Grace by John Piper Sovereignty, Worship, and Christian Living (Romans 9–11) Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul Transformed Christian Life (Romans 12-16) The Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges

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 The Trinity We believe that the true God is one, triune God, who reveals Himself as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The three persons of the Godhead possess distinct attributes but do not mean any division of nature, essence, or being in God. God the Father We believe that God the Father reigns with providential care over His entire universe, according to the purposes of His grace. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and all-wise. God the Son We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who was born of a virgin and is both fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life, and His substitutionary death on the cross paid the penalty for sin. He was raised from the dead in bodily form, ascended into Heaven, and will return in power and judgment. God the Holy Spirit We believe that the Holy Spirit is God’s presence within Christians. He convicts, cultivates, and comforts the believer and is the guarantee that God will bring the Christian into the fullness of Christ. The Bible We believe that the Scriptures are divinely inspired and are God’s revelation of Himself to man. The Bible is true and trustworthy, and sufficient to teach and instruct the believer. Man We believe that God created mankind in His image. He created them male and female to be equal in personhood, but distinct in role. All mankind has transgressed against God and is guilty of sin. Salvation We believe that salvation means the redemption of the believer and the restoration to relationship with God. Salvation is only by the grace of God, and through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. The Church We believe that the Church is God’s vehicle to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the Church practices baptism and the Lord’s Supper. As members of local churches, believers are called to give of their time, talent and finances. End Times We believe that God will bring the world to an end in His own time and in His own way. At that time, Jesus Christ will return to the earth to judge all mankind in righteousness. The righteous will exist with God in Heaven forever, while the unrighteous will spend eternity in Hell, separated from God. Evangelism We believe that it is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ to witness to the Gospel, in an effort to make disciples of all nations. In addition, some believers are called to the work of global missions--to take the Gospel to unreached people groups. 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 Scott Clifton Congregational Pastor Pickerington EMAIL Nate Johnson Congregational Pastor Pickerington EMAIL ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP Hannah McCarthy Operations Director EMAIL Ellen Vail Prayer Ministry Pickerington EMAIL Kyle Bafia Family Minister Director EMAIL Isaiah Coe Music Ministry Director Canal Winchester EMAIL Nate & Steph Johnson Compassion Ministry EMAIL Tim Pribe Missions Ministry EMAIL

FIND OUT MORE COMPASSION MINISTRY Our Compassion Ministry was created out of a belief that Jesus has directly called his followers to love and care for individuals in need. The Compassion Ministry seeks to provide ongoing outreach opportunities for the people of Maranatha to participate in so that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus to these individuals. Through this ministry, we are given opportunities as the body to step out in faith into uncomfortable spaces and be obedient to Christ's commands. MONTHLY OUTREACHES Each month, we extend care and support to individuals in need throughout the Central Ohio area by serving meals and distributing essential items, including hygiene kits, food bags, and necessities such as socks. Donations are accepted year-round to support these efforts. FIND UPCOMING DATES SHOP WISH LIST DONATION LIST FOUNDATION DINNERS On the third Saturday of every other month, we serve at a local soup kitchen in Lancaster from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. During this time, we provide a warm meal and fellowship to those in need. For this event we need four volunteers to assist with setup and meal service. If you are interested in serving, please reach out directly to our Compassion Ministry leaders by clicking the sign up button below. FIND UPCOMING DATES MORE INFO SOUTHSIDE BLESSING BOX Maranatha Southside is passionate about serving and loving their local community in tangible ways. One simple way we do this is through our Blessing Box—a resource available to anyone in need. We invite you to join us in keeping it stocked. While there’s no specific list, we are always collecting non-perishable food items such as soups, spaghetti, pasta sauce, cup noodles, individual mac and cheese, canned vegetables, tuna, canned chicken, and similar items. Items can be dropped off at any church location in the Compassion Donation bins. T his is a small act that can make a meaningful difference. As we give, we reflect the generosity of Christ and care for our neighbors right here in Southside. QUESTIONS? CARE PORTAL We partner with CarePortal, a ministry of the Global Orphan Project , to serve vulnerable families right here in our local community—including Pickerington and Canal Winchester. CarePortal is a platform that connects churches with real-time, local needs submitted by child welfare agencies and community organizations. These needs often come from families who are on the brink of crisis—such as a single mother in need of a bed to keep her child at home, or a grandparent needing assistance with utility bills while caring for grandchildren. When a request is submitted, it's shared with local churches who can choose to respond and meet the need. When someone from Maranatha responds to a physical need, we have the opportunity to deliver the item ourselves—creating a chance for personal connection and ministry. Ways You Can Get Involved: 1. Become a Responder Sign up to receive email notifications about current needs in our area. There are only a few requests each week, and there's no pressure to respond if you're unable. When you're able to help—whether by donating an item, giving financially, or referring someone who can—you simply click "I Can Help." If it’s a physical need, we’ll coordinate the details with you. 2. Become a Connector Help deliver donated items and build relationships with the families we serve. From time to time, we may need volunteers with a truck to help transport larger items. 3. Do Both! Many of our volunteers choose to serve as both Responders and Connectors, helping to meet needs and make meaningful connections in our community. SIGN UP MORE INFO OHIO DISASTER RELIEF When disaster strikes, Ohio Disaster Relief has been trained to be some of the first on the scene to bring Help, Hope, and Healing. We train to bring a skillset that’s more than just showing up and lending a hand. If you are looking to experience, first-hand, what it means to help people who have been through some of the toughest times in their lives, then Ohio Disaster Relief is for you. CONTACT MORE INFO GET INVOLVED MONTHLY OUTREACH UPCOMING DATES BE THE HANDS AND FEET FOUNDATION DINNERS SIGN UP HUNGER RELIEF AMAZON WISH LIST SHOP NOW SHOP FOR A CAUSE