Central Ohio II
A regional cohort of pastors gathering to engage culture biblically and support one another in Central Ohio.
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Join the Central Ohio II cohort—a community of 6–18 pastors committed to cultural engagement and peer learning. Over two four‑month sessions each year, participants explore topics like Biblical cultural engagement, identity, and sexuality alongside readings, livestreams, and in‑person meetings. Guided by [Facilitator Name], fellows develop sermons, church curricula, and outreach strategies tailored to the region.
Enjoy the camaraderie of peer networking and end the year with an abundance of practical steps to take toward shepherding your congregation and a fellowship celebration at the Essential Summit in Columbus.
Dr. Tom Edwards
Community Life Center
Dr. Edwards is dedicated to helping individuals, families, organizations, and communities become healthy and vibrant. His vast wealth of corporate, organizational, ministerial, and social service experience has equipped me to be an asset to the communities and clients he serves. Tom is currently serving on the leadership team of the Community Life Center, a newly formed faith-based community development corporation.
Previously He served as the Director RESTORE Whitehall, Sr. Pastor of Equippers City Church, Pastor of COMPASS Church, Director of the Believers’ Institute at the New Covenant Believes Church, President of Kingdom Ministries & Consulting, Sr. Consulting Associate with Church Growth Resources, and Training and DEI Manager at RR Donnelley & Sons Company, Newark Ohio Division.
Tom endured ten years of college, seminary and post graduate internship. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Christian Education and Leadership from the Midwest Theological Seminary. He has more certifications and licenses than necessary, and consulted with more organizations, churches, fellowships, and denominations than he can remember. His greatest honors are being the husband of Pat Edwards for 26 years, the father of Audra Edwards for 24, and a follower of Jesus Christ for 50.
Dr. Eric Tober
Ark Church Dublin
God has opened doors for Dr. Eric Tober to serve as a Chaplain for the Dublin Police Department and Dublin Methodist Hospital.
He earned his doctorate in Preaching and Discipleship from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and served as the Chairman of the Tenure committee for Trinity College and Seminary. Dr. Tober also served on the national board of the Evangelical Free Church. He serves on the Constitutions and Credentialing Board of the EFCA Allegheny District.