The Council of Christian Communions
Of Greater Cincinnati
Fast Facts

“Creating opportunities for ministry among the people and
institutions of Greater Cincinnati”

Mission
Called to be the visible expression of Christian unity, an effective witness to the Gospel, partners in Christ's service, and builders of bridges, the Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati is composed of churches and other religious bodies committed to working together... Our mission is accomplished primarily through the involvement of staff and volunteers in organized ecumenical and interfaith programs such as Education and Justice Chaplaincies.

History
Started in 1914 to unite Christians of Greater Cincinnati in ministry to the needs of the community.
Educational released time program started in 1924
“Church by the Side of the Road” radio ministry in 1935
“Church Today” television program in 1980
Jail ministry began in the early 1980’s
Man-to-Man/Woman-to-Woman started matching prisoners with volunteers in 1971 and joined the Council in 2003 with prison bus ministry

Community Position
The only formal “hands on” ecumenical Christian organization in Cincinnati
Addresses community issues from a Christian perspective
Addresses education from Christian-based curriculums
Provides opportunities for ministry – is not a political influence organization
Focuses only on the needs of Greater Cincinnati – no national affiliation
Primary faith-based organization permitted to work within the Hamilton County Justice System and the Cincinnati Public Schools.

Ministries
Education – 22 volunteer mentors—Over 100 students in 11 classes; over 11,000 youth at Juvenile Youth Center; over 45 children at YMCA
Weekday Released Time Program – releases children from public school to attend Christian instruction—4 schools in 3 school districts
Bridges Mentoring – police officers assist CCC teacher and mentor at-risk students at  Winton Woods Middle School
In School Suspension classes—DARE officers assist CCC teacher and mentor at-risk students at Winton Woods Middle School
Anger Management/Conflict Resolution training – 11 classes held at the Ham. Cnty. Juvenile Youth Center – Over 11,000 served in 2006
Serving Teams (Mentoring) – volunteers from area churches form teams that mentor at-risk youth at Juvenile
Melrose YMCA after school program—”Kids of the Kingdom” 2 classes—45 children receive Christian instruction

Justice
2000 volunteers provide over 7,000 volunteer ministry hours per year
Jail Ministry Church Worship Teams (110) – Church teams that hold worship services with inmates in the Hamilton County Justice System
Police/clergy (24) – Clergy who ride with police to minister and serve with police
Man-to-Man/Woman-to-Woman Prison Bus Service – transports over 500 families to 10 Ohio state prisons, children under 18 ride free
Sponsors a monthly support group for the family members and loved ones of inmates
Matches inmates with volunteers for support and mentoring

Membership
11 denominations; 3 religious organizations —Representing over 800 churches

Business Structure
The Council of Christian Communions is a registered 501(c)(3) U.S. non-profit charitable organization.

Contact information
Joellen Grady, Executive Director
Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati
7030 Reading Road, Suite 642
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
Phone: (513) 351-6789
Fax: (513) 458-2252

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President
Rev. William Davis
Vice Presidents
Deborah K. Gaines, Esq.
Rebecca Kelly, Esq,
Jim Wuenker
Rev. Cornell Anderson
Sarah Beasey
Judge Cheryl D. Grant
Fred Huston
Dr. Ronald L. Huston
Rev. J. Donald Mosley
Michael Nickell
Rev. Ronald Sherman
Rev. Marcella Smith
Roman Walton
James Washington
Rev. Dan Weyand-Geise
Bishop Dwight Wilkins
Mattie H. Thomas (Emeritus)