House Bill 475 (HB475), sponsored by Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing before the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee today–Tuesday, November 12–at 1:00 pm. HB475 would prohibit state funds from being given to any entity that supports, promotes, or provides abortions; require local governments to report abortion-related spending; and withhold government funds from any local government that spends state dollars on abortion, and reallocate that funding to pregnancy resource centers. 

Join us Wednesday, November 13! With the election over, we have a slew of newly elected officials who will be taking up their responsibilities in just two short months. Our next Prayer at the Statehouse–the last of the year–will be your first opportunity to pray specifically for our incoming judges, justices, representatives, and senators.

CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews share their perspectives and break down the implications of a wide range of election outcomes. on this special episode. Listen in to hear the guys talk about how Ohioans toppled Issue 1, Bernie Moreno's relentless work on the campaign trail, and the factors that led to Donald Trump's decisive victory. Plus, you'll get a preview of what the results mean for our state and the work of CCV in 2025 and beyond!

The 2024 election season will be remembered as a turning point for Ohio and the nation. Across the board, pro-life and pro-family candidates and causes triumphed. The Church rose up with a strong voice in 2024! Here are some key takeaways from CCV President Aaron Baer based on the early returns.

Election Day voting hours end in just two and a half hours! Wondering why you should vote? The Public Interest Legal Foundation recently reported: 635 elections so far have ended in ties, 173 elections were decided by one vote.

Feeling motivated? Get out and vote!

Because of our Christian identity, part of our earthly responsibility is to engage with God’s institution of government to incentivize good and diminish evil. We must seek the welfare of the city where we have been sent into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare we will find our welfare (Jeremiah 29:7).

Not sure who to vote for? Confused by Issue 1? Get nonpartisan information on your 2024 General Election candidates, find your polling place, and more on BuckeyeBallot.com

Voting in Ohio is as easy as 1-2-3! Get all the facts you need on BuckeyeBallot.com, including who to vote for, whether you should vote for Issue 1, how to vote, when to vote, and more.

Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) is pleased to announce Dr. Monty Lobb will join our team in January 2025 as Executive Director of the Christian Business Partnership (the Partnership), Ohio's only statewide Christian Chamber of Commerce and a partner ministry of CCV.

Listen in to hear Dr. Ben Carson's keynote address from our inaugural Essential Summit! He'll regale you with stories from his childhood, inspire you with miracles from his days as a neurosurgeon, and challenge you to be a Christian who stands up with courage to defend our rights, our children, and our country.

Last week, Center for Christian Virtue's inaugural Essential Summit brought together 600 Christians who left encouraged and determined to put their faith in action in their spheres of influence. If you attended, you experienced the tremendous energy of being surrounded by hundreds of local, state, and national leaders; incredible insights from more than 30 area experts; and the gift of worship.

Do you want a say in whether Ohio’s ban on trans medicine on kids can stay in effect? Whether Ohio’s ban on boys in girls’ sports can stay in effect? Whether Ohio’s school choice program will be eliminated? Whether basic health and safety standards apply to abortion facilities? Then you'll want to be a registered and informed voter in this year's General Election.

Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews welcome Peter Range, CCV's Strategic Fellow for Strategic Initiatives, and Chris Lightfoot, Executive Director of CCV's Church Ambassador Network, as they discuss the need for Christians to become a thoughtful steward of their vote and a witness during what has already unfolded as a contentious election. 

There is only one week until Ohio's voter registration closes for the 2024 November Election! Don’t forget to update or register to vote before it's too late! The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 7. Register online today!

The 2024 Issue 1 is an Ohio constitutional amendment that would fundamentally change how legislative and congressional district lines are drawn in our state. Backed by foreign-funded political organizations, the amendment would replace the current redistricting process that requires both parties to approve district lines with an unaccountable system that would allow maps with no support from one of the two major parties.

Kayleigh McEnany, a former White House press secretary under President Trump and a current cohost of Outnumbered on Fox News shares her incredible story of how God literally called her to faith, her experience working in the Trump White House, and the one thing she did to prepare for every press briefing

Speakers for the 2024 Ohio March for Life include Peggy Hartshorn, Ph.D., Chairman of the Board of Heartbeat International; Senator Michele Reynolds, Ohio Senate, District 3; Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue; the Most Reverend Bishop Robert M. Pipta, Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma; Pastor Walter Moss, President of Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio; Erin P. Getz, Director of State March Program at the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.  

Odds are you've likely seen the heavy media bias against Ohio's school choice expansion this past year, extolling the cost, claiming it's a misuse of taxpayer funds, and decrying private schools as the lesser education option. Aaron Churchill and Rabbi Yitz Frank join CCV's Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director Troy McIntosh and podcast hosts CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews to unpack why these common anti-school choice arguments are based on cherry-picked data or fail to consider the most important factor in school choice–parental satisfaction.

CCV's Ohio Voter Guide is now available online and in print! Get your online personalized Voter Guide at BuckeyeBallot.com to know who is backing your candidates—from abortion to 2nd Amendment rights to economic issues.