Jeremy Harper
Lead Pastor
Jeremy was miraculously freed from drug addiction since 2003. He grew up in the Christian Church, but then he strayed, and God brought him back. He has a great passion for helping others find fulfillment through following Jesus.
Jeremy and Andrea have been in full-time ministry for 20+ years. Jeremy has pastored 3 different nondenominational churches.
As a couple, genuinely loving others is who they are! This includes the body of Christ, visitors, their Reynoldsburg neighbors, and others they meet as they go about their day.
Jeremy is heavily involved in the community, and has worked alongside:
Reynoldsburg Community Association
Reynoldsburg Chamber of Commerce
Jeremy is a certified member of the John Maxwell Team as a leadership coach and speaker
He is an ordained minister through the independent Christian Churches.
Phil Achhammer
Worship Leader
Phil Achhammer has a passion for serving the Lord, leading others in worship, and helping others in need.
Phil has served in a variety of ministries, including the lead pastor role, leading worship, and heading up outreach events to the homeless and apartment communities through the City of Love ministry.
With specialty experience in sound systems, multiple instruments, and leadership skills, Phil is looking to add new layers to our worship experience and lead people into the presence of the Lord.
He also wants to combine his outreach experience with the community outreach that Impact Church does to make an even Bigger Impact on the community!
We can't wait to see what the Lord does with this new addition to our team!
Andrea Harper
Children's Ministry Director
Andrea is our Children's Ministry Director. Not only has she been involved in kids ministry for 17 years, but she also has homeschooled her three kids throughout their schooling, so finding great curriculum for fun and effective learning is in her wheelhouse. Andrea has the belief that kids are the "church of the now," not the church of the future. She believes that kids can be effective starting right now when it comes to serving God and letting their light shine for others to see their faith!
OUR HISTORY
A CHURCHED BIRTHED OUT OF VISION
ABOUT US
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Together we are a community of believers. What does that mean, the word community? We believe that together in fellowship we grow closer to God and one another. The Bible speaks about iron sharpening iron. We believe that together we grow stronger. We are a community of believers.
We strive to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. Most churches find it is comfortable to stay within the walls, but we make it an effort to be like the church from the book of Acts, to see our city changed.
We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.
WHO WE ARE
"Impacting Lives through Christ-like Action"
In 5 years, we want to be in a place where:
- the mayor of Reynoldsburg, the principals of Reynoldsburg schools, and other community leaders know they can come to us for assistance. The people of the community know who Impact Church Reynoldsburg is, and they know without a doubt that we care about the people because we have demonstrated it over and over again through service.
- each leader of their area has developed 5 more people to do what they do. Then, we can start a new church and give away 1 leader from each area and still have plenty of leaders to carry on.
- our members are growing spiritually and starting new discipleship groups. In 5 years, we want to see 50 new D Groups (Discipleship Groups) started. Members have learned how to interpret (read and understand) the Bible for themselves properly, can pray for themselves and pray with others, and know how to share their testimony at any given time.
- our members are actively sharing their faith and leading others to Jesus. Baptisms are happening on a weekly basis, and the church members who led their friends to Christ are doing the baptizing. Collectively, our members have used their creativity and developed many new ways to share the good news of Jesus.
SHARING Faith - we will do anything short of sin to reach people and share Jesus with them. Followers of Jesus SHARE THEIR FAITH.
SPARKING Potential - we want to empower and equip you to do things for yourself, such as how to read the Bible, how to pray, how to share your testimony and lead others to Jesus. Followers of Jesus are EMPOWERED.
SHAPING Leaders - we make disciples that make disciples and start churches that start churches. Followers of Jesus DUPLICATE THEMSELVES.
SERVING Community - we want to get you plugged into opportunities where you can Discover your Gifts and make an Impact on Your Community of Reynoldsburg and beyond. Followers of Jesus SERVE WITH LOVE.
FAQ
Have questions? We have the answers!
Impact Church Reynoldsburg gives families from Reynoldsburg, Pataskala, and Pickerington a place to grow in their faith with Jesus.
Impact provides church services, life group Bible studies to grow spiritually, as well as fellowship opportunities for people to belong to a church family.
Impact also provides kids programs to help children and teens grow in their faith alongside other young people.
Impact also helps people find fulfillment through serving opportunities on Sunday mornings during church service, as well as opportunities to serve in the local community at a Reynoldsburg Food Pantry and homeless outreaches.
Impact Church Reynoldsburg has a church service that is contemporary with a praise band and lasts about an hour.
Life Group Bible studies last about an hour and provides spiritual growth through prayer and Bible study, as well as fellowship.
Impact Church members generally say it takes a few weeks to start feeling more comfortable and part of the church family. Church members say that they really enjoy the Welcome Parties that are held for people who are new to Impact and want to learn more about what Impact Church offers.
If you live in Reynoldsburg, Pataskala, or Pickerington, you are much better off getting plugged into a local church such as Impact Church rather than watching a church service online from some church far away.
Being part of a local church helps you to make friends that live close to you locally, people that you can lean on in times of need, make real friends you can hang out with, and you can make a difference in your local community of Reynoldsburg as you serve together with other church members.
Impact Church Reynoldsburg is unique in that they have a multi ethnic community, showing unity in Christian love as a contrast to an increasingly divided world.
Impact members also say that they like the casual atmosphere of Impact, including the come as you are mindset, and that they feel like Impact is a safe to explore beliefs, even if you haven’t been to church in awhile or ever.
Impact Church Reynoldsburg has a big heart for the city of Reynoldsburg, often helping the community with clothing, school supplies, and homeless outreaches.
Impact Church Reynoldsburg members often point out that they like how the pastor teaches in a way that is understandable, and also that pastor Jeremy makes himself available to church members on more than just Sunday mornings.
Many members of Impact Church Reynoldsburg describe many benefits of going to Impact, including a positive life change, a stronger sense of community, knowing they have other believers they can lean on for help, and a much more positive attitude towards life.
Church members describe a sense of fulfillment as they serve together at local places, such as the local food pantry, the homeless outreaches, as well as serving kids and adults on Sunday morning and at various church events.
Many church members have said that they are glad they found Impact Church Reynoldsburg, because it provides things they found missing at other churches, such as a non-judgmental atmosphere, Bible teaching they can understand, and they were glad the church was not cliquish and that people were so welcoming.
Impact Church Reynoldsburg empowers people to read the Bible themselves and grow spiritually.
Impact Lives through Christ-like Action