Young people encouraged to take the bold, faith step

MRI is a fun, action-packed, intense spiritual retreat, designed to assist youth ages 12-18 to hear, ponder, and answer God’s call to ministry. Held at Baldwin-Wallace University, Berea, OH. from Sun, July 16 to Friday July 21,  the week will offer intense Bible study, spirit-filled worship, intentional small group time, focused prayer, workshops specific to [...]

A Way Forward … Building God’s Beloved Community

By Bishop Tracy S. Malone “Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received from God. 2 Conduct yourselves with all humility, gentleness, and patience. Accept each other with love, 3 and make an effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you [...]

The Extravagant Generosity of God

By Rick Wolcott* Since being assigned to serve as the resident bishop of the East Ohio Conference, Bishop Tracy S. Malone has been intentional about listening to, learning from, and connecting with pastors and churches across the conference. By spending full-days in all 10 districts, meeting one-on-one with many clergy and lay, participating in conversations [...]