Why Multiply?
We know that when it comes to churches, there are many good ones out there for you to choose from. And if they preach and teach the Bible, then we celebrate them! At Multiply, we believe in simplicity. We desire to focus on gathering in worship, growing in Christlikeness, giving generously of our treasure and time, and going and multiplying followers of Jesus. 4 basic things with a big impact!
Mission
Our mission is simple: We desire to be a church that multiplies the hope we have in Jesus in our families, community, and world.
What a church believes, matters
Values
We value God’s Word and its application to every aspect of our lives.
This looks like prioritizing what God has to say about a matter above what the world has to say.
We are mission-driven. We focus on the Great Commission not the calendar.
This looks like saying no to good things so we can say yes to the best things.
We are authentic at all times.
This looks like our words and actions matching what we say we believe (God’s Word).
We provide practical, biblical teaching for all ages and backgrounds.
This looks like God’s big truths presented in a manner all can understand.
We believe our families are our first mission field.
This looks like helping to equip parents to be the primary disciple-makers of their children.
We teach the importance of giving of our time, treasure, and talents.
This looks like encouraging all followers of Jesus to sacrificially serve others locally and globally, give generously of their financial resources toward the mission and to those in need, and use their God-given gifts to help their community.
We develop Jesus-followers who make Jesus-followers.
This looks like getting out of our comfort zones and prioritizing discipleship of those new to the Church.
Staff
Lead Pastor
Matt Hayden has served in ministry for more than 20 years, faithfully leading in a variety of roles, including Student Minister, Outreach Minister, and Lead Minister. He also spent a season serving as a teaching parent at a residential group home, investing in the lives of teens facing difficult circumstances. In May 2026, Matt joined Multiply, where he continues helping people grow in their faith. Family is one of Matt's greatest blessings. He has been married to his best friend, Megan, since May 2007, and together they have two children. Matt is passionate about building meaningful relationships, serving people well, and advancing the gospel through local and global missions. His life and ministry are shaped by Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Matt's desire is to reflect that same sacrificial love of Jesus in every relationship and every opportunity to serve.
Worship Leader
Jesse Current has served as the Worship Leader at Multiply Christian Church since 2022. Before joining Multiply, he helped lead worship through Ohio Christian University's campus chapel ministry from 2019-2021, where he developed a passion for leading others into authentic worship. Jesse lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Alivia, who also serves on the Multiply worship team. Although Jesse was raised in a Christian home, he took responsibility for his personal relationship with his Savior Jesus Christ during his junior year of high school. While attending college, he discovered a calling to lead others in musical worship. Jesse's heart for worship is to help unite the hearts of God's people in proclaiming His glory and rejoicing in who He is and what He has done for them.
Events
Join us for events and classes that will help you grow deeper in your faith and connect you with your new faith family.
Campus
We know the importance of gathering in person and we’re currently searching for a permanent campus! If you know of a place in the Gahanna/New Albany, Ohio area that could be the perfect fit for our new and growing church, we’d love to hear from you!