Question 1

Why are we changing the name of our church?

Accepted Answer

This change is about more than a new name, it is about bringing greater clarity to who God has called us to be and where we believe He is leading us. Presence House Church gives language to the kind of church we are becoming, a people who create a habitation for the Presence of God and build our lives to host Him every day.

Question 2

Why the name “Presence House Church”?

Accepted Answer

We believe the Presence of God is the center of who we are.  “Presence House” expresses our desire to be a dwelling place for God’s Presence both corporately when we gather and personally in the way we live every day.

Question 3

What is the vision of Presence House Church?

Accepted Answer

Our vision is: We exist to create a habitation for God’s Presence and build our lives to host Him every day.Everything we do will increasingly be filtered through this vision from our Sunday Encounters and prayer culture to discipleship, families, outreach, groups, and leadership development.

Question 4

Is this just a rebrand?

Accepted Answer

No. You will certainly see a new name, logo, signage, website, and other visible changes, but those things are simply expressions of something deeper. This transition represents greater clarity around our identity, culture, assignment, and the kind of church we believe God is asking us to build for the future.

Question 5

Is the church changing what it believes?

Accepted Answer

No. Our biblical convictions and commitment to Jesus Christ, Scripture, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the mission of the Church remain foundational. We are not changing what we believe, we are becoming more intentional about expressing who God has called us to be.

Question 6

Is our church changing leadership?

Accepted Answer

No. The transition to Presence House Church does not represent a change in pastoral leadership. Our pastors and leaders will continue serving, shepherding, and building together as we step into this next season.

Question 7

Are our campuses staying the same?

Accepted Answer

No. As of January 1st, 2027 Potter's House - Reynoldsburg will be launching as a stand alone church. In July, Potter's House - Mansfield merged with Victory In Truth Ministry.

Question 8

When does the name officially change?

Accepted Answer

We are officially Presence House as of Vision Sunday and the transition will take us until January 1st, 2027 to complete. You will begin to see internal and external changes start immediatley.

Question 9

Are our ministries changing names too?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all of our ministry names will shift to reflect our transition to Presence House. (ex. Presence House Youth, Presence House Kids, etc)

Question 10

Will my giving or recurring donation need to change?

Accepted Answer

We will communicate directly with the church if any action is required regarding online giving or recurring donations. Our goal is to make every part of the transition as simple as possible for our church family.

Question 11

What happens to the current website, app, social media, and online platforms?

Accepted Answer

These platforms will gradually transition to Presence House branding. We will communicate any new website addresses, social media accounts, app updates, or other digital changes as they become necessary.

Question 12

Does becoming Presence House change my membership or involvement in the church?

Accepted Answer

No. You are still part of the same church family.If you serve, attend a Presence Group, participate in ministries, or call this church home, you do not need to “join again” because of the name change.If you have not taken Connect Track, we highly suggest you take Connect Track in November.

Question 13

What does this mean for our children and students?

Accepted Answer

Our commitment to discipling the next generation is not changing. We want our children and students to grow up knowing not only how to attend church, but how to recognize, value, and live in the Presence of God.We are committed to raising up Students of His Presence!

Question 14

What does hosting His presence actually mean?

Accepted Answer

It means the Presence of God is not reserved for Sundays. We want to become people whose homes, relationships, decisions, workplaces, prayer lives, and everyday rhythms make room for Him.

Question 15

What can I do during the transition?

Accepted Answer

First, pray. Ask the Lord what it means for you personally to help build a habitation for His Presence.Second, lean in. Be present, listen to what God is speaking to our church, and help us steward what God is saying.Third, run together. Seasons of transition are strongest when we choose unity, communicate clearly and authentically, and honor one another.

Question 16

Why now?

Accepted Answer

We believe there are moments when God gives fresh language for an assignment He has already been developing. This is one of those moments for our church. We believe the Lord is preparing us for what is ahead, and Presence House gives us language to build intentionally toward that future.

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