By Rick Wolcott* All clergy were invited to participate in the Bishops’ Retreat with Black Clergy, a joint learning event hosted by Bishop Tracy S. Malone of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church and Bishop Gregory V. Palmer of the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. The annual retreat began [...]
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Creative Cabinet Leadership Model Continues the Focus on Our Shared Mission and Vision
By Brett Hetherington* “God is doing a new thing in the East Ohio Conference and in these unprecedented times, God is making a way and unfolding new ministry and leadership possibilities,” shared Bishop Tracy S. Malone in a message to East Ohio Conference clergy and laity on February 15, 2022, when announcing a new EOC [...]
Mercy Sustains: NCJ 2022 Thursday Morning Worship
* By Liz Winders FORT WAYNE— On day two of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church, opening worship began with praising God. Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church’s Pastor Danira Parra opened with prayer and reflection centered around the Native American Spirit Drum. After singing and dancing to the drum beat, [...]