CommonHouse is a community of disciple-making believers who radiate the light of Jesus in Athens Co. and beyond through gathered worship, scattered service, and meaningful connection by striving to be a church on purpose.
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The Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) is a global movement of people seeking to fulfill God’s mission in the world. We’re committed to studying the Word of God and faithfully living it out. We’re committed to the mission that Jesus Christ gave every believer: to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:18–20).
You will find a great diversity of convictions and practices within the Church of God. We share a common story of faith, growing together into the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:13). We worship and serve as citizens of God’s kingdom. We celebrate our life in Christ and accept our call to be the body of Christ in our world—all to the glory of God.
Our Beliefs:
Explore the core beliefs of the Church of God here.
Our Pastor
Pastor Seth Brisker was raised in Circleville, OH and grew up in a Methodist Church. He felt the call to ministry from an early age as a Middle Schooler but spent his High School years pursuing his own plans and desires. It was not until a revival service during his first semester at Ohio Christian University that Seth surrendered his life fully over to the call God had placed on him. While attending college, Seth met Kelsey and the two began to serve in music ministry together and built their relationship around serving the church. Seth and Kelsey got married in 2015 and have strived to use their marriage for the glory of God. Together, they have two children. The Briskers moved to Athens County in 2021 and Seth became the pastor of New Beginnings Church (Athens First Church of God) on April 2, 2023. Since that time, Pastor Seth has led the church through various stages of updates, including changing the name to CommonHouse, in order to prepare for the new season of ministry God has called us to.
Education: Ohio Christian University
Associate of Arts in Worship Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Bible & Music
Master of Arts in Practical Theology
Ministerial Credentialing:
Church of God (In Progress)
Seth has previously served as a worship leader/pastor for various churches, as a youth & young adults minister, and as the pastor of a small church in Lancaster, OH.
