Grace Theological Seminary to Expand Ohio Presence with New Columbus Location at Grace Polaris Church

Grace Theological Seminary and Grace College’s School of Professional and Online Education are pleased to announce the opening of a new seminary site in Columbus, Ohio, beginning Fall 2026. This new location will be hosted at Grace Polaris Church and will offer a Residential Seminary Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) program.

“Grace Theological Seminary has a long-standing commitment to preparing leaders who are deeply rooted in Scripture and equipped for faithful ministry,” said Dr. Drew Flamm, the President of Grace College and Seminary. “This new site allows us to extend that mission by partnering with a vibrant local church and serving students in the Columbus area.”

This expansion marks a continued investment in equipping ministry leaders across Ohio and the Midwest with biblically grounded, spiritually formative, and practically focused theological education. The Residential MACM program is designed to prepare students for leadership and service in both current and future ministry contexts.

“By offering this program in Columbus, we are meeting students where they are while maintaining the academic excellence and spiritual depth Grace Theological Seminary is known for,” said Dr. Kevin Roberts, Provost and Professor of Behavioral Science.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to discipleship, leadership development, and the advancement of God’s Kingdom through the local church. “We are ambitious to make Christ known and fuel healthy churches through biblically trained leaders. It is a joy to partner with Grace Theological Seminary to equip the next generation of leaders to further the gospel in Columbus and around the world,” said Zac Hess, Lead Pastor at Grace Polaris Church. 

Dr. Freddy Cardoza, Dean of the School of Ministry Studies at Grace College and Vice President of Grace Theological Seminary, echoed his enthusiasm, pointing to the strength of the local church and strategic impact of the partnership. “The Greater Columbus area has an enormously strong concentration of faithful believers and dynamic congregations,” said Cardoza. “The least of these is not Grace Polaris Church, which is both strategically positioned and powerfully led. All of us within the Grace Seminary community look forward to working with the fine leadership team built by Pastor Zack Hess.”