By Rick Wolcott* The goal of Black Clergy Women of The United Methodist Church (BCWUMC) is to “identify, develop, support, and enhance opportunities for the inclusion and empowerment of black clergy women at all levels of The United Methodist Church.” This year’s 28th annual gathering of members was a celebration of the historic elections of [...]
Category: Leadership
Candidates for Ministry Say, “Yes,” to God
By Rick Wolcott* God’s call is personal, and so is the way we respond to it. Some answer early in their life, while others need more time. “I’m looking forward to discerning the direction that God wants me to follow because I know he’s calling me to do something, I’m just not sure what that [...]
East Ohio Conference Week of Prayer: July 30 to August 5, 2017
The United Methodist Church is in the midst of a worldwide time of focused prayer for the mission of The United Methodist Church to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and for the ongoing work of the Commission on a Way Forward. This season of prayer began in 2016 as [...]