About Us
We are a Christian church where we wish to celebrate and share the grace and love of God in our everyday lives. God wishes to work and bless us each and every day with His love and mercy. Our church services are desired to be uplifting and family friendly. Yes, children are welcomed in our midst!!!
Our congregation is one of over 6000 churches that make up the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Through our partnership with other churches our church body runs the second largest parochail school system, trains pastors and teachers and sends out missionaries through the world including the United States. Our core values include family, fellowship, authenticity, praise & worship, prayer, Christian education, grace and Biblical truths.
Where Are We Located?
We are located at 478 W. Olentangy Street just east of Sawmill Parkway in Powell.
What's In Our Future?
BSLC has purchased 14 acres on Home Road near Steitz Road in Powell and are beginning the planning process toward building a multi-purpose facility on the land.
Our Leaders and Staff
John Hohe has been our pastor since summer of 2004. While serving as pastor in New England Pastor Hohe developed a sincere empathy for those who have been "out of the church habit" or who had little or no church involvement.
He left Boston after 17 years to return to the midwest and come to us.
Pastor grew up near Chicago in Glen Ellyn IL. His the proud father of four: Gretchen, Marcus, Chris and Alex. He is married to Nancy whom he met in Pittsburgh. Pastor is an avid baseball fan and has been a Little League coach. When not watching his son played baseball, he can be found as an umpire for high school and travel baseball. He is also a fan of all sorts of music especially oldies and early Jesus Music.
He has served the wider church in a number of roles such as a church consultant, a coach to other pastors and church leaders, and guest speaker on the subject of joyfully sharing God's love with friends and relatives. He is active in the Powell's Chamber of Commerce and Clergy group.
He looks forward to seeing more people make a new beginning through the people and ministries at Beautiful Savior. He invites you to give the church a try THIS Sunday!
 Heather Darling grew up in Delaware OH where from age 5 she has been singing in church. In recent years she has been a Director of Music for a Lutheran Church in Delaware. She brings to Beautiful Savior much energy and excitement. She will direct the music program and worship with a passion that "a new generation will be able to worship God." She was installed as Director of Music at our church on March 6. She has already launched our Band led service that has been well received. Heather lives in Powell with her husband Stan and their 3 dogs. For more information about our Band led service check out the special website: www.IAmEmbracedByGrace.org.
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Amy Becker spent 5 years as a Second Grade teacher at low income schools in the Washington, DC and Columbus areas. She is so excited to be back with the Beautiful Savior Family and Pastor Hohe, who married her and her husband, Shawn, 6 years ago. Now she feels truly blessed to be able to serve the church by developing outreach activities for young families with her two little ones, Gannon and Knox, playing by her side! Amy loves to spend time with her family, cook, run, and take her dog, Maximos, to the dog park.
Mark Stuart, a native of rural Logan County, has been accompanying choirs since age 13. He previously played the organ and directed the praise team at St. John Lutheran Church in Dublin. Mark holds the American Guild of Organists' Service Playing Certificate and is an officer in the local chapter. Mark's musical talents enhance our 8:30am and 11:00am services, bringing fresh and vibrant perspectives on traditional musical favorites (and some newer stuff also). Mark is also a Research Scientist at Ashland Performance Materials in Dublin, where he leads a team of investigative analytical chemists. Mark and his wife Happy live in Columbus.
