Since 1896, VOA has been answering God’s call to transform lives by reaching and uplifting America’s most vulnerable. We seek to serve the needs of the whole person—mind, body and spirit—by bringing together the human service agency and the church.
VOA Ohio & Indiana’s Ministry of Service, known as a church without walls, feeds hungry families, shelters the homeless, and provides spiritual support for all those we touch and serve throughout our communities. We lead with love, faith, and service, shaping a better future for the neighbor in need, their family, and their community.
Our ministry of service today provides the tools to help all individuals rebuild their lives and get a fresh start. Working together with the help of our committed employees, board members and volunteers, we can achieve our mission and help our community thrive.
Our Focus Areas
- Outreach to churches, ministries, and faith communities
- Increase spiritual care services to clients and staff
- Increase staff engagement in ministry
Our Ministers
John von Arx III
Kathleen Atkins
Tina Boyd
Robert Broomfield
Lawana Christian
Lawrence Hendrix
Rodney Holmes
Kristina Lilley
Patricia Lilly
Lakisha Lowe
Marlene Pope-Johnson
Joan Russinovich
RoEllen Sinkewich
Amy Stacey
Rich Stepp
Taylor Thompson
Frank Wyatt
Juliana Yousif
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
– ROMANS 8:28, NLT