On Westerville Road in northeast Columbus, All Nations Baptist Church has built a congregation that worships in two languages under one roof. The English service begins at 9:00 AM and a T Twi service follows at 11:15 AM, a rhythm that gives the church its name and reflects the West African heritage of many of its members. Rev. Patrick Amoah leads the church as Head Pastor, working alongside a deacon board that includes Frank Boamah, Charles Adu-Gyamfi, Elizabeth Boateng, Michael C. Oteng, George Nsiah Boateng, and Kwabena Asante.
A Mission to Saturate Columbus with the Love of Christ
All Nations Baptist Church describes itself as a body that "intends to saturate Columbus with the irresistible love of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit." Members are called to give their time, talents, and treasure to see the lost saved and the city transformed. The church frames its life around three words repeated throughout its teaching: FAMILY, FELLOWSHIP, FRIENDSHIP. Strong families, healthy marriages, and children who love Jesus are at the heart of the community, and the primary way those priorities are cultivated is through Small Groups, Auxiliary Fellowships, and Prayer Connects.
Sunday Worship in English and Twi
The Sunday gathering is split across two services in the same sanctuary. The first service at 9:00 AM is held in English, and the second at 11:15 AM is conducted in Twi, the Akan language widely spoken in Ghana. The church invites visitors with the words of Psalm 100: "Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." Past services are recorded and posted to the church's YouTube channel so members who travel or cannot attend in person can follow along later in the week.
A Week That Starts at Dawn
All Nations Baptist Church keeps prayer at the center of its calendar. Monday through Friday, a Morning Devotion runs from 5:00 to 6:00 AM by phone. Anyone can dial 667-770-1476 and enter access code 872645 to join the early call, making the prayer room accessible to commuters, shift workers, and anyone wanting to start the day in Scripture and prayer before leaving home.
Wednesday Bible Study and Friday Hour of Grace
Midweek teaching takes place on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, when the church gathers for Bible Study. On Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, the congregation meets again for the Hour of Grace, a worship-focused service that rounds out the weekly schedule alongside the two Sunday services.
Ministries for Every Stage of Life
The church organizes its ministry work around the people it serves:
- Children's Ministry exists to bring children to Jesus so they can be "utterly, exclusively and uncompromisingly His," shaping them into devoted followers and committed citizens of His kingdom.
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry empowers young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, learning what it means to follow Him today and serving others in light of the values of God's reign.
- Men's Ministry focuses on making disciples among the men of the church and equipping them to disciple others, including through mission trips and ministry events that put their gifts to work.
- Women's Ministry gathers women to fellowship, mentor, and connect in a supportive environment where they engage with God and uplift one another in faith.
- Ushering Ministry prepares a team to minimize distractions during music and the sermon, assist latecomers, support anyone who needs it, and respond to emergencies in the sanctuary.
- Pastoral Support Groups connect pastors to one another in confidential group settings, with parallel programs for pastors' wives and immediate family members.
A Baptist Identity Worth Naming
The church spells out what it means to be Baptist with an acronym. Each letter names a conviction the congregation holds tightly:
- B Biblical Authority - the Bible is the only authority for faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16).
- A Autonomy of the Local Church - each assembly is self-governing and accountable to Christ, cooperating freely with other churches (Acts 15; Matthew 18:15-17).
- P Priesthood of All Believers - every believer can approach God directly through Christ the Mediator (Hebrews 4:14-16; 1 Peter 2:9).
- T Two Ordinances - believer's baptism by immersion and the Lord's Table, both symbolic acts instituted by Christ (Acts 8:36; Romans 6:1-5; 1 Corinthians 11:23-24).
- I Individual Soul Liberty - every person may worship God according to conscience (Romans 14:4-5).
- S Saved Church Membership - membership is open to those who have repented and trusted Christ (Acts 2:44, 47).
- T Two Offices - pastor and deacon are the only offices the Lord has established for His flock (1 Timothy 3:1-13).
- S Separation of Church and State - the State administers civil government and the Church ministers spiritual needs, and the two are never to be intertwined (Matthew 22:21; Acts 4:29).
The church also summarizes its message of salvation in three steps: God's plan (all have sinned, Romans 3:10, 23), God's provision (Christ died for sinners, Romans 6:23; Romans 5:8), and the human response (confess Christ and believe in the resurrection, Romans 10:9, 13).
Giving, Contact, and Location
Those who want to support the ministry can give in person or by mail at 4105 Westerville Road, Columbus, OH 43224, with checks and money orders made payable to All Nations Baptist Church. The church office can be reached at 614-446-8804. A testimony or prayer request can be sent through a submission form. Sermon recordings, event announcements, and a steady stream of devotional posts on faith, trusting God in hard times, and the love of God are available, and services are shared on the church's YouTube channel and Facebook page for those who want to follow along from home.