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Welcome to the online home of Paramount Church. We’ve organized everything under our four core values: Gospel, Change, Community, and Mission.
And to save you a few clicks, a lot of basic information is right on this page.

Leadership

Lead Pastor


Rush and his wife Kathryn have three children: Hannah (’04), Sophie (’06), and Josiah (’08). They enjoy the Bexley pool in the summer, the snow in the winter, and at other times fishing from a tiny boat. Kathryn spends time homeschooling the kids and serving at Paramount. Rush has a Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Philosophy from Kentucky Wesleyan College, and a Master’s degree and Doctorate in Counseling from Southeastern Seminary. He has a bookshelf too.
Search the book here, .
Email: rush@paramountcolumbus.com

Pastor for Discipleship and Missions


Education:
- Masters of Ministry Leadership, SEBTS;
- Biblical Counseling Certificate, CCEF.
Ministry Experience:
- Recitation Instructor, CCEF Distance Education
- Pastoral/Discipleship Intern, Open Door Baptist, NC Spring 2009/2011
- Elder of Discipleship/CG, South Potomac Church, MD 2005-2007
Family: Ashley, Sky, and Seth.
Email: mike@paramountcolumbus.com

Pastor for Families and Administration


Education:
-Biblical Counseling Certificate, CCEF
Ministry Experience:
- Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church (South Campus), Jacksonville, FL 2010-2013
- Young Couples/Median Adult Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL 2002-2010
Family: Debbie, Terra (pictured); Courtney, Abbey, T.J. (not pictured)
Email: kevin@paramountcolumbus.com

Director of Student Ministries


Education:
- M.Div., SEBTS
Ministry Experience:
- Pastoral Intern, Open Door Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC 2008-2010
- Minister for Missions, Old Town Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC 2006-2007
Family: Meagan, Riley, Abby Ruth, and Charlotte Mae (newborn)
Email: ryan@paramountcolumbus.com

What We Believe

At Paramount Church, we believe theology is significantly important and impacts every area of life. Our Statement of Faith is rooted in the historic Baptist confession, Abstract of Principles (1858), and the Baptist Faith and Message (2000). In addition, we appeal to the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. [View the Paramount Church Statement of Faith]

Distinctive Features of Paramount Church

Supremacy of God: Trinitarian; Christ-Centered; Holy Spirit-Dependent

Sufficiency of Scripture: Theologically Rich Worship; Text-Driven Expository Preaching; Down-to-Earth Life Application

Progressive Sanctification: Mutual Ministry of the Word; Gospel-Centered Church Culture; Small Group Ministry; Biblical Counseling Mindset

Great Commission Initiative: Consistent Personal Evangelism; Gospel-Centered Missions (Local & International); Church Planting Initiative; Multi-ethnic congregation; Area and Regional Equipping Center for Pastors, Planters, and Biblical Counselors

If you’re just getting to know us, two books may provide you with an accurate snapshot of what we’re focusing on at Paramount Church.

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
by Mark Dever
How People Change
by Tim Lane and Paul Tripp

 

Where We Meet

GOOD NEWS!

We began meeting together on Sunday mornings on November 11, 2012. You may join us for worship through preaching, singing, and fellowship. We meet at 9:15 am, Sunday mornings, at Maryland Elementary School in Bexley. The address is 2754 Maryland Ave. Bexley, OH 43209 (map). See you there?

We also have community groups that meet in the homes of our members. Each group consists of 10-12 people and meets once per week, usually in the evening. Groups gather for food, fellowship, and interactive Bible study. To find a group, simply call or email us.

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Biblical Counseling at Paramount

One more thing: If you or someone you know needs help, the counseling ministry of Paramount Church is here for you. Counseling is provided without charge by our pastors and church members who have been trained to assist the church in this way. our church members and non-members who live in the Columbus area. To get started, visit Counseling at Paramount or contact us directly. It’s our joy to walk with you by the light of the gospel.