Relocation Information

Learn about City Gospel Mission’s relocation and new, state-of-the-art facilities, including the latest news and important messages for our donors and volunteers. We appreciate the Greater Cincinnati community’s ongoing support during this exciting time of transition.

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"City Gospel Mission doesn’t just do the Lord’s work, it does the City and community’s work. We truly value the partnership we have formed with City Gospel Mission."
— Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls

Board of Trustees

Front row (L to R): Jack Schrand, Liza Smitherman, Charles Woode, Barbara Seibel, and Deborah Merritt. Back row: Chris Beard, Dick Alexander, and Rodney Swope. Not pictured: Joellen Grady, Charlene Lindner, Jason McSwain, and Bernie Stevens.

Chair
Rodney Swope
Chief Servant, Interstate All Battery Center

Vice Chair
Liza Smitherman
Vice President Professional Development, Jostin Concrete Construction

Secretary
Dick Alexander
Pastor, LifeSpring Christian Church

Treasurer
Jason McSwain
President, McSwain Carpets & Floors

Trustees

Chris Beard
Pastor, First Christian Assembly

Lonnie Grayson
President/CEO, Environmental Safety Solutions Inc.

Char Lindner
Corporate Board (Retired)

Deborah Merritt
Executive Pastor, Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship

Dawn Satterwhite
Volunteer

Jack Schrand
Agent, Coldwell Banker/West Shell

Barbara Seibel
Executive Director, Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates

Bernie Stevens
CEO, PowerNet Global Communications

Charles Woode
CPPW Project Manager, The Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati

City Gospel Mission Board of Trustees members do not receive compensation or benefits for their service on the board.