SHORT NORTH

Urban. Active. Unassuming.

VERITAS SHORT NORTH

Located in the heart of the city, in the midst of diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, the SN Congregation is a welcoming community for the seeker, the skeptic, and the believer - for all who long for something to bring peace, hope, and restoration to the brokenness and struggle we see in our own lives and in the world around us.

We embraced the joys of life in the city - the art, diversity, unique communities, food and drink, vibrant relationships - while also working together towards justice, renewal, and restoration in the broken areas we see all around us—poverty, homelessness, crime, racism, unemployment, etc. We are “in the city, for the city” because we believe the gospel offers good news for all people in all places.

In the Heart of the City

Present in the diverse neighborhoods and communities of the Short North, Milo-Grogan, downtown, OSU campus.

Mercy & Justice

Active in mercy and justice work as we seek the renewal and restoration of our city and neighborhood.

Committed to Creativity

We enjoy the arts and creative ways of displaying and engaging with God’s truth and our mission in this world.

Accessible

We are fully accessible and our gathering space is on the ground level (No stairs or ramps needed)

Vibrant Children's Ministry

We have engaging kid’s classes for infants-5th grade at all our gatherings and a buddy team to provide one on one assistance in the kids ministry for children with special needs.

Free Parking

We have plenty of free parking at our location in the Short North.

upcoming events

Kids Ministry

Every Sunday, we make sure to have engaging, age-specific classes for all kids as old as 5th grade. We also have a buddy team designed to give specific, informed care for all children with special needs. Get more information with the button below. 

Students Ministry

We are educating and preparing today's youth for a future with Christ. Students meet 7:00pm-9:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month.

Imago Dei Ministry

Mission: Gather, Equip, and Send a community of disciples who are available to walk alongside and build meaningful relationships with neighbors experiencing hardship or struggle.

Goals:
The practical needs of our immediate neighbors are being cared for
Meaningful relationships characterized by friendship, accountability, and support are being pursued
Every person who engages Veritas for help feels valued, dignified, and loved in ways that reflects God’s character and love for us
The Gospel of Christ is lived out within His Church in both word and deed; action and proclamation

Meet the team!

JOE BYLER

Lead Pastor

Full-Time

CHRIS MCCONAUGHY

Associate Pastor

Full-Time

LAUREN RAPER

Worship Director

Full-Time

KYLE BLOOMSTER

Operations Director

Full-Time

Parris payden

Pastor

Non-Staff

PATRICK KNABLE

Pastor

Non-Staff

JOSIAH
LANSFORD

Production Coordinator

Part-Time