Our History

The story of Tree of Life Christian Schools began over twenty-five years ago. In the spring of 1978, members from the Linden Church of Christ, Beechwold Church of Christ, and Minerva Park Church of Christ came together to form the first school board of what was then called Linden Christian School. The desire was strong to establish a Christian school in north Columbus. From the beginning, the umbrella of church sponsorship from several churches gave wide exposure and protection to the new school. Over the years, Northeast Church of Christ, Indianola Church of Christ, Westerville Christian Church, North Park Church of Christ, Dublin Christian Church, and most recently Hilliard Church of Christ and Worthington Christian Church have joined in this cooperative effort.

Our Purpose

The primary purpose of the school was (and remains to this day) to assist parents and the Church in educating and nurturing young lives in Christ. From an initial student body of 47 students in Pre-school through grade 3, the school has grown in number and in its understanding of what makes education Christian. From the first enrollments in 1978, through a pioneer class that blazed the high school path, to the hundreds of families still investing in their children's educations, God has faithfully led students to Tree of Life. Their role in the Tree of Life story is crucial to its existence.

Our Faculty & Staff

In addition, God has faithfully opened His storehouse as faculty and staff have been hired. Jayne Marrah, Tree of Life's first Administrator, began her 18 year career with the school along with 4 other faculty in 1978. Today over 80 people serve God in ministry at the school. Each one has played an important part as the story has unfolded.

Sponsoring Churches

Beechwold Christian Church
Discover Christian Church
Hilliard Church of Christ
Indianola Church of Christ
North Park Church of Christ
Westerville Christian Church
Worthington Christian Church

Our Locations

Initially housed in the Linden Church of Christ, the school now has four locations of operation. Three of those are sponsoring churches who provide facilities to the school rent-free. It is difficult to measure the incredible gift the use of these buildings has been over many years. The fourth location on Northridge Road was an empty Columbus public school which was purchased in 1984 for $275,000. God's divine provision has served well the middle and high school grades. The completion of a regulation-sized gymnasium in 1992 and a Library/Media Center in 2000 solidified the building's home for the upper grades.

Our Story - His Glory

The story of Tree of Life Christian Schools continues to unfold. Each chapter holds new characters, setting, and plots. But the Author remains the same. So does His eternal story. Tree of Life exists to tell the story to the generations yet to come. May He receive the glory.