MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Churches from across Marion and the surrounding area are coming together this June with one goal in mind: introducing people to Jesus Christ.
Revive 2026, a community-wide tent revival hosted by The Central Ohio Association of Christian Broadcasters (COACB), will take place nightly June 7 through June 20 at 7:00 p.m. under the revival tent located beside the COACB television station at 1282 N. Main Street in Marion. The event is free and open to the public.
Unlike many revival meetings centered around a single congregation, Revive 2026 is bringing together pastors, churches, musicians, and believers from multiple congregations in a spirit of unity. Each evening will feature a different speaker and worship team, all working together with a shared desire to see lives changed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
One example is Thursday, June 11, when Pastor Steven Nolan of Encounter House of Prayer Church, 435 E. Fairground St., Marion, will bring the evening message. Special music will be provided by Bryant Runyon and the praise team from Solid Rock Pentecostal Church, located at 1122 Merkle Ave., Marion.
“We believe that when God’s people come together in one accord, great things can happen,” said Jonathan Aiken, President of The Central Ohio Association of Christian Broadcasters. “This revival is not about promoting one church or ministry. It is about introducing our community to Jesus and creating an opportunity for people to experience His love, grace, and transforming power.”
For those unable to attend in person, every service will be broadcast live on COACB’s television stations, partner stations, streaming platforms, and local cable Channel 20. This allows the revival to extend far beyond the tent itself, carrying the message of Jesus Christ into homes across Ohio, portions of Michigan, and even as far away as Montgomery, Alabama, reaching a potential audience of more than 6.1 million people.
A unique feature of the revival will be the prayer phone ministry located at the back of the tent. Viewers watching from home will be able to call in during the services for prayer, encouragement, and ministry. Volunteers will be available each night to take calls and pray with viewers from across the viewing area.
Organizers are also seeking additional volunteers who would like to help answer phones, pray with callers, greet guests, or assist in other areas throughout the revival. Those interested in serving or becoming involved are encouraged to contact the station.
“We want everyone to know they are welcome,” Aiken said. “Whether you attend church every week, have never attended church, or have been away from God for years, we invite you to come experience Jesus in unity under the tent.”
Revive 2026 begins Sunday, June 7, and continues nightly through June 20 at 7:00 p.m. under the tent beside the COACB television station at 1282 N. Main Street in Marion. Admission is free, and the entire community is invited to attend.
For more information, to volunteer, or to learn how to participate, contact The Central Ohio Association of Christian Broadcasters at (740) 383-1794 or visit coacb.org.
Come expecting. Leave revived.