When you drive from Ohio River Boulevard or I-279 into Bellevue, one of the first buildings you see at the intersection with Lincoln Avenue is Bellevue Christian Church. If you look closely at the logo as you drive past, you’ll get a snapshot of what they’re all about. It’s a “B” in the shape of the heart with a street grid inside of it. Why? They want to be a church that’s “for the good of the neighborhood.”
Austin Gohn, who has been the Lead Pastor since 2020, has lived in Bellevue for over twenty years. Now, he’s leading a church that’s all about inviting ordinary people to live everyday life like Jesus for the good of the neighborhood (and that includes Bellevue). Just like Jesus says, they want to be a church that makes the neighborhood even better in everything that they do.
If you’re looking to get involved, you might be wondering, “Where do I start?”
You can always start with a Sunday morning service. Every Sunday, you’ll see people of all ages from Bellevue and the surrounding neighborhoods walking into one of the services at Bellevue Christian Church for music, a message, and more. Each Sunday teaching series is designed to help people follow Jesus in everyday life, and there is always something for people who are just exploring faith. If you have kids, they have a ministry for kids from nursery to 5th grade that’s run by Talia Eames and her team of volunteers during our Sunday morning services.
If you’re a middle or high school student (or the parent of one), try Bellevue Youth—a ministry that meets on Sunday nights for students from 6th-12th Grade to have fun, build friendships that last, and explore the deeper questions of life and faith. It’s led by Isaac Eames, who grew up in this neighborhood and understands what it’s like to be a teenager in Bellevue.
If you’re exploring faith, try Alpha PGH—a fun (and free) dinner and group conversation series centered around exploring the big questions of life, spirituality, and faith through a Christian lens in a laid-back environment. It’s for those who do not consider themselves Christians or for those who are rethinking their faith. If you are curious, skeptical, or just have questions, Alpha is for you. (The next one starts on February 19. Find out more at www.alphapgh.org.)
Or, just start by saying “hello” at one of the neighborhood events they host, like the Bellevue Egg Hunt at Bayne Park on Easter weekend, or at one of the neighborhood events they participate in, like Light Up Bellevue in December on Lincoln Avenue (usually with face-paint).
So, whether you’re exploring faith, new to the neighborhood, or looking to try a church within walking distance, they would love to meet you—and there’s a good chance that, if you show up on a Sunday morning, you’ll probably already know a few people and they’ll invite you to sit with them.
Find out more at www.bellevuechristian.church.