Welcome to HOTR

Welcome to the website for Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators.  HOTR is based in Grove City, Ohio and currently serves over 240 home-educating families in the central Ohio area.

Statement of Ministry

Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators is a not-for-profit Christian volunteer organization comprised of families. We are serving one another in order to enable us all to better educate and lead our children as God has directed us. We acknowledge that God is the inspiration and guiding force behind what we do, and all glory belongs to Him.

Want to learn more about home education?

Individuals exploring home education may want to visit our link to Resources Page.

Want to learn more about how to start to home school in Ohio?

Individuals wishing to begin to home educate in Ohio should visit our Getting Started Page.

Interested in Learning More About What HOTR offers?

We welcome new families to join us in our home education adventure. To learn more about HOTR and how to join visit our How to Join Page.

Notification Forms

Notification Forms are available on our Forms page.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact HOTR at:  HOTR chairman

HOTR Statement of Faith

Statement of Faith

For Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators

We ask you to sign this Statement of Faith because, unless we share common beliefs, we cannot fulfill our Statements of Ministry and Purpose.

We believe the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired and inerrant Word of God, and the final authority for faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16)

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:4-6, Matthew 28:19, John 14:9-11, John 15:26).

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:16, Mark 8:27-29, Luke 9:18-20), His virgin birth (Luke 1:29-35), His sinless life (1 John 3:5), His miracles (Acts 2:22, John 3:2), His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood (Romans 3:25, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 1 Peter 1:18-19), His bodily resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3-5), His ascension (Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:9-11), and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, John 14:2-3).

We believe in the resurrection of all men; the saved to eternal life, and the unsaved to judgment and everlasting punishment (John 5:28-29, John 5:24).

We believe that all men are sinful by nature, and that salvation is the gift of God given to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 3:22-24).

We believe that we should live in such a manner as to not bring reproach upon our Savior and Lord (Matthew 5:16, Philippians 1:27).

We believe it is our obligation as believers to witness by life and word to the truths of the Gospel and proclaim these truths to all mankind (Matthew 28:19-20).

We believe God, in His Word, has given parents the responsibility and authority to educate their children in a Godly manner (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 22:6).

I have read and agree with these basic beliefs of Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators, and if, at some point, my beliefs should change and cause disharmony within the group, I agree willingly to withdraw from the group.

Signature: _________________________ Date: ____________________

How to Join HOTR

Home on the Rock welcomes new members into our group through New Member meetings. Meetings are held during the summer months and in October and January.

Not every support group is a perfect fit for every homeschooling family. Please review the following documents to see if HOTR might be the right place for your family.

HOTR’s Statement of Faith
HOTR’s Standard of Conduct
HOTR’s Policy Regarding Virtual Academies

At least one parent must attend a New Members’ meeting before joining HOTR, but both parents are encouraged to attend if possible. We regret that children cannot be accommodated at this adult meeting. Please make other arrangements for your children. (Nursing babies are always welcome.)

Meeting Dates:

Thursday, August 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Please RSVP to chairman@homeontherock.org

Monday, October 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Please RSVP to chairman@homeontherock.org

Monday, January 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Please RSVP to chairman@homeontherock.org

Directions to Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City.
From I-71: take the Stringtown Road exit (#100), turn west towards downtown Grove City. Drive 1 mile to Hoover Road. Turn left on Hoover. Drive 1 mile to GCCN. Church will be on your left. Park in South Lot, enter through glass doors under portico.

Meeting Room: All meetings held in Hospitality Center, located on first floor across from main sanctuary.

Please RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.

Getting Started

Home education is an adventure, and beginning to home educate is like going on a journey. Here are some steps to make your journey more pleasant.

Begin investigating the various methods of instruction and curricula available to home educators.  The choices for home educators is almost limitless  and you will want to select the style of curriculum that works best for you and your children. (Visit our Books to Read page for great places to start searching for information.)

Join Home School Legal Defense Association. HSLDA supports and defends our freedom to home educate. Their website is an excellent source of information for both new and experienced home educators.

Attend a homeschool convention.  There are two conventions offered annually in Ohio — one in mid-spring and one in late June. Both offer informative workshops and a large vendor hall display where attendees can view curricula. 

• CHEO (Christian Home Educators of Ohio) Convention, held annually in late June. For information visit CHEO.
• Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati, held annually in mid-spring. For information visit Midwest Homeschool Convention.

 Join a local Support Group. To find out about support groups in your area, contact Christian Home Educators of Ohio to be put in touch with your local CHEO representative who can direct you to groups in your area.

Complete and mail your notification form. Copies of the form may be obtained from CHEO, your local support group leader, or by clicking here.  Keep a copy of your entire notification packet, and send the original to the superintendent by certified mail (return receipt requested). HOTR offers an annual Notification Workshop on completing the notification process.

Begin your home education adventure!