Church Highlight: Impact City Church – Pataskala, OH

Pataskala is a city that has a population of 15,585 people and is located in Licking County, Ohio. Yes, you read that right, Licking County. Although a rather peculiar name, Pataskala derived from a Delaware Indian term meaning ‘Licking River.’ The city has many attractions such as one-of-a-kind museums, unique theaters, and  golf courses.
 
Another great attraction in the city of Pataskala is Impact City Church. Impact City Church is a modern, non-denominational church that focuses on being both relational and relevant. It is co-pastored by Pastors Justin and Mindy Ross. Justin and Mindy are married and have six children. They are passionate about connecting their city to God, which is why they are active members of their community. They are both chaplains for the West Licking Fire District, volunteers in the schools, active in the rec programs, and partners in organizing and facilitating events. They were named 2017 Top 20 Leaders Under 40 in Licking County, 2016 Behind the Scenes Citizens of the Year, and received the Excellent Service award from the Pataskala Lion’s Club in 2016. Prior to ministry, Justin was a project manager for the federal government and Mindy was a registered nurse in dialysis. Today, they do what they love and are full-time pastors who devote their lives to the mission that is impacting the city.

Pastor Justin believes that every person is made on purpose, with a purpose, and he takes the responsibility to help people discover that purpose. They want to help people have meaningful relationships with other believers as they grow closer to God, to each other, and closer to their purpose. Although their approach is anything but traditional, they believe in and maintain a conservative theological position. Pastors Justin and Mindy strongly believe that church should be enjoyable and a place to meet up with friends and family.

Please join us this week as we lift up our friends at Impact City Church in prayer! We will be praying for God to continue to give them the wisdom, favor, and resources to keep reaching the lost in their community. We are so proud of our SCN family at Impact City for all they are doing in the community of Licking County!