Our Story
Pastor Josh Miller & his wife Sonya got called to move to Cleveland with the dream of planting a church with a simple goal-to introduce their friends to Jesus, learn to follow Him, & celebrate His presence in our lives. They launched out of their living room with four other people. As they continued to connect with people & invite people into their home for dinner parties & Bible studies, they finally launched their first service on Case Western Reserve's Campus. With the help of the initial serving team, that made up of 12 other people committed to seeing this dream become a reality, Cove City held our first service on April 10, 2017. That Sunday, 37 people attended the first service. From the beginning, Cove City Church has focused on reaching those who do not know God personally & building relationships through community. The life-giving message of the Gospel, the passion & joy of Sunday services, the joy of being together in community, & the simple style of Cove City is what makes us unique.
Much has changed since that first day. We've since moved from University Circle to downtown Cleveland into our very own space. God has been kind to us as we have seen many people enter our doors, become part of our family & plant roots into this church body. We invite you to see for yourself how exciting church can be when the focus is simple & people are free to seek God with passion.
Our Pastors
LEAD PASTOR
Pastor Josh and Sonya Miller
Josh is a visionary pastor, entrepreneur, & father of five with a deep love for Cleveland & a passion for gospel-centered transformation. With over two decades of ministry experience, he leads with clarity, conviction, & compassion, guiding his church family & mentoring emerging leaders. He balances pastoral leadership with business ownership, bringing grit & grace to both spheres.
Married for 21 years, Josh finds joy in family life & refreshment in the outdoors, especially fishing. He’s energized by rich theological conversations & committed to building bridges across his city. Whether casting vision, navigating challenges, or investing in renewal, Josh leads with integrity & purpose, devoted to seeing lives transformed & communities strengthened through the power of the gospel.
EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Pastor Jack and Emma Hopkins
Jack is an avid believer in building relationships & helping the mission of Christ thrive through organizational leadership in the church. He loves helping people utilize the gifts that God has given them to build the kingdom. Jack has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toledo in Marketing & is currently enrolled in Emmaus Theological Seminary pursuing his Masters in Christian Ministry. He is the owner of Hopkins Media, a marketing firm seeking to help improve the reach of companies, individuals, & ministries. Jack enjoys all things Cleveland sports, commentating esports events across the globe, & leading worship. Jack is married to his wife Emma of 4 years, & they have a sassy dog named Echo.
Our Beliefs
Find out more about our views on God, Jesus, the Bible, man and other significant aspects of Christian life. Cove City Church uses these beliefs to make decisions.
Our Core Values
Cove City holds several key values that keep us true to our vision. We aim to reflect the kingdom of God here on Earth.