Churches in Columbus
Active churches in Columbus
Types of churches in Columbus
Columbus Churches for Military Families
With Fort Moore anchoring South Columbus, many congregations tailor ministry to active-duty members, reservists, and veterans. You’ll find flexible service times, robust childcare, and deployment support groups near Victory Drive, Benning Hills, and the Cusseta Road corridor, plus livestreams for training weeks. These churches are used to frequent moves and help newcomers plug in quickly through base-adjacent small groups and service projects.
Spanish Churches in Columbus
A growing number of congregations offer worship in Spanish, especially in South and East Columbus along the Buena Vista Road corridor and nearby neighborhoods. Services often feature bilingual preaching, ESL classes, and family ministries that serve first- and second-generation households. Cultural celebrations and outreach connect Latino small businesses and communities near the Riverwalk and along key commercial strips.
Contemporary Non-Denominational
Modern congregations with band-led worship, practical teaching, and casual dress are common in North Columbus and Midland, where larger campuses offer ample parking and streamlined kids check-in. They often draw young professionals, soldiers, and Columbus State University students, and organize weekday small groups in apartments around Columbus Park Crossing and Bradley Park. Many also run serve days along the Riverwalk and partner with neighborhood schools.
Historic & Liturgical
In Midtown, Wynnton, and Uptown, long-established congregations worship in brick sanctuaries with stained glass, choirs, and traditional liturgy. They host sacred music concerts and seasonal services that fit Columbus’s arts scene near the RiverCenter and CSU’s RiverPark campus. These churches often attract multigenerational families from walkable, historic neighborhoods around Lakebottom Park and Wynnton.
