First Christian Church of Findlay, Ohio has been blessed to have a relationship with A Renewed Mind of Findlay, a non-profit which helps people dealing with recovery from substance abuse and addiction issues. This relationship has led First Christian to create new ministry initiatives that offer not only hospitality to clients and guests of A Renewed Mind, but also offer clients spiritual support in their recovery process.
After First Christian Church of Findlay sold its former church building off of N. Main Street in 2016, the congregation moved into rented retail space along Tiffin Avenue in Findlay, Ohio. Feeling the call to transition the church from being a traditional congregational ministry into a missional outreach ministry by desiring to “meet people where they are at” in Findlay, First Christian began to explore ways it could work with neighboring non-profits and organizations. This led First Christian to begin to find ways it could partner with A Renewed Mind, which is located in the retail space next door to our church.
Some of the many ways First Christian works with A Renewed Mind includes offering a weekly program called “Coffee with Peers” which allows individuals who are clients at A Renewed Mind have the opportunity to meet with their peer mentors in our church in a relaxed atmosphere which offers hospitality, baked goods, and coffee. Throughout the year, First Christian and An Renewed Minds have themed lunches that provide the opportunity for church members and clients and staff of A Renewed Mind to enjoy a warm meal and fellowship. And our pastor also offers spiritual programs for clients of A Renewed Minds which allow me to find spiritual support throughout their recovery process.
Keep up-to-date about ways First Christian is working with A Renewed Mind by clicking on our events page or on our Facebook page.
