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By God's grace, the CCV team is expanding again! Learn more and apply
The Lord, in His faithfulness, is growing the reach of Center for Christian Virtue! Because it's too big for us to accomplish on our own, we're looking to fill eight open positions at our Columbus headquarters to meet the needs before us.
Unless otherwise noted, each opening is for a full-time position in Downtown Columbus. Learn more and apply today at CCV.org/Careers!
God's Good Design for Our Bodies with Sam Allberry
Are you ready to be encouraged and challenged? Listen in to this week's episode of The Narrative as Sam Allberry explores biblical anthropology!
The Rundown: How 97% could rise above poverty
When comparing 100 large US cities, Columbus ranks 77th for middle-class income, with a range of $41,563 to $124,700, depending on household size. Unfortunately, Columbus' rank is Ohio's best with Cincinnati ranked at 93rd, Toledo at 98th, and Cleveland at 99th, where the income range is $26,025 to $78,082. However, the story doesn't have to end there. Following the "Success Sequence"—graduating from high school, securing full-time employment, and getting married before having children—would mean that as many as 97% of young adults would rise above poverty.
WATCH: Hearings for Bills to Allow Display of 10 Commandments at School, Ban DEI at Ohio Colleges
Watch Hearing for Senate Bill 34 to Allow Display of Ten Commandments in Public Schools and First House Committee Hearing on Senate Bill 1 to Ban DEI at Ohio's Colleges
Unpacking the Hope and a Future Report with Brad Wilcox
Too few young people are taking advantage of the key to stability, happiness, and well-being: marriage.
We're thrilled to welcome back Brad Wilcox, a leading sociologist, to The Narrative to dive into our report on marriage and family, Hope and a Future.
Watch: CCV's Troy McIntosh to testify on bill to expand school choice
Senate Bill 68 (SB68), sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing during the Ohio Senate Finance Committee session today–February 25–at 2:00 pm.
SB68 would expand Ohio's school choice program to students attending nonchartered nonpublic schools by establishing educational savings accounts (ESAs). Troy McIntosh will testify in support of the bill.
The #1 remedy for child poverty
The strongest predictor of a child’s success? Being raised by a married mom and dad.
It’s time to shift the conversation and address the real issue in Ohio: Children raised by single parents are more likely to be living below the poverty level than children living with their married moms and dads.
A Biblical Theology of Climate Change with Virgil Walker
Virgil Walker joins this week's episode of The Narrative to discuss his newest book, A Biblical Theology of Climate Change.
The Rundown: Child Poverty, Ending Pride, Expanding School Choice
Earlier this week, Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) and the Institute for Family Studies released a new report revealing the disastrous effects of marriage decline and family collapse across America. The report includes the Family Structure Index, which ranks all 50 US states based on their family culture, and a strategic plan to rebuild families with public policy and cultural solutions in Ohio. As CCV President Aaron Baer shared with Cleveland.com, the data shows that the best way to reduce poverty–especially child poverty–and decrease the demand for government assistance programs is to ensure strong, stable marriages and families.
LIVESTREAM: How Marriage Will Decrease Crime and Poverty, Increase Graduation
Marriage and Family Collapse is Driving Child Poverty, Violence, and Educational Decline – Join Our Livestream to Hear from Aaron Baer and Brad Wilcox
The 2025 Hope and a Future report from Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), in partnership with Brad Wilcox and the Institute for Family Studies, reveals the disastrous effects the decline of marriage and the collapse of the family have had on Ohio and America.
Ohio Ranked 29th in New Family Structure Index
The 2025 Hope and a Future report from Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) reveals the disastrous effects the decline of marriage and the collapse of the family has had on Ohio and America. The report includes the first edition of the Family Structure Index by CCV and the Institute for Family Studies, which ranks all 50 states according to the health of their family culture.
NEW REPORT: How the Collapse of Family is Stunting the Nation’s Growth
Center for Christian Virtue’s Hope and a Future report dives deep into how the breakdown of family is driving child poverty, addiction, violence, and worsening educational outcomes
DEI is Silently Robbing Your Education with Rachel O'Brien
Rachel O'Brien joins this week's episode of The Narrative! As concerns about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are on the rise across Ohio, Rachel sits down with the guys to take a hard look at the ever-expanding DEI budgets at colleges and universities and how these institutions are diverting funds away from students' core educational needs.
BREAKING NEWS: Ohio Senate Passes CCV-backed SB1 to Ban DEI at Ohio's Colleges
Moments ago, the Ohio Senate passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1).
Sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.
Senate committee passes CCV-backed bill to ban DEI at Ohio's colleges!
The Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee has just passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1).
Sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.
Watch Possible Vote on Senate Bill 1 to Ban Discriminatory DEI at Ohio's State Colleges
Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), may receive a vote in the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee today–Wednesday, February 13–at 9:00 am.
Watch third hearing for bill to ban discriminatory DEI at Ohio's state colleges!
Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), is scheduled to receive its third hearing before the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday, February 11, at 2:00 pm.
Known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, SB1 would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.
A Closer Look at Trump's Executive Orders
After only 18 days in office, President Trump has gotten to work signing Executive Orders—over 75 and counting!
On this special episode of The Narrative, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews run through their lists of notable Executive Orders the President has introduced and signed.
Watch Monty Lobb testify on bill to ban DEI at Ohio’s universities
Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing before the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee today–Wednesday, January 29–at 2:15 pm.
Also known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, SB1 would ban DEI courses, training, required statements, spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent, and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions. CCV's Christian Business Partnership Executive Director Dr. Monty Lobb is scheduled to give proponent testimony on the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.