LifeWise Academy-Columbus Grove

09/01/2026

Today is September 1, and the LifeWIse 5k is happening in 6️⃣ days! There's still time to register for the 5k or 1k: actslifewise5k.com.

(Donations are also accepted at the same website.)

08/31/2026

The LifeWise 5k is one week from today! You're invited to run, walk, or simply show up to support at the 6th annual 5k event. There's also a 1k fun run for the kids. Everything starts and ends at the Sunnydale House in Elida (home of LifeWise Elida.) Learn more, donate, or register here: actslifewise5k.com.

08/30/2026

This year we welcome Ron Spencer Real Estate as a Community Builder sponsor of the LifeWise 5k. Jennifer talks with Ron Spencer about the value of faith based character training for school aged children.

We invite you to register for or donate to the LifeWise 4k here: actslifewise5k.com.

08/29/2026

If your child is not yet enrolled for LifeWise, now is a great time to check off that box!

It's a quick and easy online form:

No, while LifeWise is held during the school day, it does not interfere with students’ mandatory courses. The class schedule is set by school personnel in consultation with LifeWise representatives. Classes are held during non-core academic periods, such as during lunch or electives.

08/27/2026

Take a look as these post race prizes! We have been receiving more donations from local businesses. Our newest donors are Salty Earth Trading Co. and MPH Insurance.

To be eligible to win one of these great items, you need to be registered for the LifeWise 5k, which is taking place on Labor Day in Elida.

Register here: actslifewise5k.com.

08/27/2026

We are very thankful to Lewis Family McDonald's for their key sponsorship in the LifeWise 5k. They are the sponsors for the race premium: a stainless steel travel cup, as well as the sponsor for the 1k Fun Run. Here's Jessica Hall to share why this event, and LifeWise as a whole, is important to the Lewis family. Register today for the 5k or 1k fun run! actslifewise5k.com

08/26/2026

Would you pray about becoming a monthly financial partner? Just $30 a month will sponsor one student.

If you're not ready to commit to a monthly donation, please consider a one-time gift.

Donations can be made, in-person, at ACTS Ministries, 1844 Baty Rd., Lima, OH 45807 M-Th, 9am-3:30pm or online here:

LifeWise Columbus Grove provides Bible-based character education to 175 students in grades 1-6. Classes are held DURING SCHOOL HOURS at St. Johns Community Church, a short walk from the school. Directors Dave and Krisi Nusbaum lead the program, assisted by over 50 volunteers serving as classroom aid...

08/23/2026

Attention Columbus Grove LifeWise Volunteers. Our volunteer meal will be Tuesday, September 1 at St. John's Community Church 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to Our Head Coordinator Dianne Wright. Looking forward to presenting the gospel and serving our Columbus Grove School students with you!🥰

08/23/2026

We are truly grateful for the , a core sponsor of the LifeWise 5k since the very beginning! Tom and Mindi encourage you to attend the event on Labor Day in Elida! Register or donate here: actslifewise5k.com. Even if you don't want to run, you're invited to join in as a supporter!

08/20/2026

The LifeWise 5k is coming up on September 7. It will include post race giveaways, and all of the registered runners are eligible to win. Jennifer and Patrick show us some of those prizes, plus more about the Labor Day event in Elida. Learn more and register here: actslifewise5k.com.