OUR STORY

Over 35 years ago, Pastors Steve and Wanda Campbell began to dream of a place where people who were downtrodden, disadvantaged and disregarded could find hope and a place of escape from the relentless pressure of gangs, addiction, homelessness and inner-city poverty. In faith, they began to build upon their dream, and for thirty years, through a ministry called The Better Way, hurting families have been served, broken lives have been transformed, and hopeless people have been given hope.

As part of their love for the city, Pastors Steve and Wanda have mentored and befriended countless pastors and leaders in our city throughout the years. In 2013, one such friendship began in a sandwich shop in the Short North, between Pastor Steve and Chad Fisher, Founding and Lead Pastor of Rock City Church. As their friendship developed, the two began dreaming together. What would the next thirty years of ministry look like? As much as God has blessed the ministry of The Better Way, what would it look like to believe God for immeasurably more? How can we, together, serve more, give more, and reach more than ever before?

As they continued to share and pray and dream together, it became incredibly clear. God was birthing something new and in a defining conversation, Pastor Chad asked: Have you ever heard of a Dream Center? What would you think about starting a Dream Center here in Columbus?

What Chad could not have known was how Steve and Wanda were both a part of the founding of the original LA Dream Center, and for years, they had carried that vision in their hearts.

Over the next year, The Better Way began an organizational transformation, and in the Fall of 2015, The Columbus Dream Center officially opened its doors to both continue the legacy that is its foundation and expand its outreach by creating new ministry opportunities and increasing volunteer capacity.

Partnering with dozens of local churches, organizations and individuals, The Columbus Dream Center is able to consistently meet needs and provide hope to our community. As we look ahead to the future, we invite you to dream with us and be a part of this only God story.