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 [...]

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 [...]