Seeking the good of our neighbors
Founded in 1983, Center for Christian Virtue equips and mobilizes Christians to engage in public policy, fighting for faith, family and freedom. Saving America, from the states up: we are a Christian public-policy organization based in Columbus, Ohio, carrying that work into statehouses across the country.
At CCV, our mission is to seek the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.
Nothing changes from the sidelines.
Read our story, 1983 to todayFounded in Cincinnati, 1983
Dr. Jerry Kirk, with other pastors and lay leaders, organised the group that became CCV around one community concern.
Beyond Ohio
Aaron Baer became president in 2016. The same work now runs in statehouses across the country.
years in public policy, since 1983
issues we advocate on, in every statehouse we reach
A commitment that does not move
Two sentences the rest of the work answers to. The mission is what CCV does every day the legislature is in session; the vision is what it is all for. Neither one changes when the politics do.
Laws that reflect biblical truth and strengthen families, communities and our nation.
VisionCenter for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.
MissionRedirect what you already owe
The Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization — CEN SGO — helps families afford a Christian education. $15 million has already been awarded in scholarships, and a new federal tax credit opening in January 2027 will allow hundreds of millions more.
- Redirect, don’t donate
Tax dollars you already owe go to the fund instead, at little or no net cost to you.
- Families choose the school
The scholarship pays tuition at the Christian school a family picks.
Interested in the Ohio tax credit? ohiocen.org
For four decades, CCV has stood for the truth of the Gospel in the public square. Ohio is our proving ground, but America is our mission.
Our greatest drive at Center for Christian Virtue is to see the name of Jesus lifted high, and the American people prosper. This only happens through prayer, steadfast commitment to God’s word, and an unwavering dedication for fighting for what’s right.
We believe God has called Christians in America to not be silent, and stand for life, liberty, and His timeless word through our civic engagement. We stand to empower followers of Jesus to be a light in their community to safeguard the American promise, and preserve it for the next generation.
Thank you for standing with us. Together, we are building a state, and a nation, where families can thrive.
“They work hard, and they’re relentless. They’re not afraid to take on big battles.”
Our three pillars
Connecting pastors with the lawmakers who represent them, so the church has a voice where decisions get made.
ccv.org/canPlanting Christian schools and running the CEN SGO scholarship program so families can choose their classroom.
ohiocen.orgStanding with employers who want their companies to reflect the convictions they hold personally.
cbpohio.orgOur approach
Value People.
We believe that each person has inherent value. Therefore, we believe the way we talk, write, and think about other people should reflect their intrinsic worth and value, regardless of philosophical, religious, or ideological disagreements.
Be Positive.
We believe we live in the greatest nation on earth. While we will fight vigorously for the things we hold dear, we will conduct ourselves in a way that reflects the gratitude we hold for the unmerited favor we enjoy as Americans.
Be Professional.
We believe that excellence is crucial to effectiveness. We believe our conduct, our speech, and any work product should be professional and are committed to ensuring that everything we do meets the highest standards of professionalism.
Be Thoughtful.
Personal, emotional issues should be dealt with in a considerate and thoughtful way. We do not believe anyone is obligated to agree with us. Therefore, as we endeavor to persuade others of the rightness of our cause, we are committed to focusing our discussion on ideas, not people.
The people behind the work
Join the team
Everyone at CCV shares our Christian faith and Core Values, and plays a key role in driving our mission forward.
Your gift funds the testimony, research and grassroots pressure that move votes where laws are made.
Proclaiming Christ. Defending Virtue.Protecting Families.
Office
Columbus, Ohio 43215
