By Rick Wolcott* “This is a day of learning, engaging, and gaining new perspective,” Bishop Tracy S. Malone told the 75 clergy and laity gathered at Church of the Saviour UMC in Cleveland Heights for Black Theologian Day. “Perspective is how we show up in the world, how we show up in the church. Perspective [...]
By Rick Wolcott* In her 2017 Episcopal Address, Bishop Tracy S. Malone challenged and encouraged every East Ohio Conference church – regardless of size, location or demographic makeup – to commit to engage in at least one new, bold, courageous ministry that would share the love of Christ, expand the church’s reach beyond its four [...]
Pastor Appreciation Month Celebrate your pastor’s ministry, presence, and sacrificial dedication to the Gospel of Jesus Christ during Pastor Appreciation Month. Pastors and their families experience the pressures of unrealistic expectations that can be placed upon them. Feeling that they are expected to be perfect, always have to have the answer, be available 24/7, and never [...]
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