By Rick Wolcott* Bishop Tracy S. Malone, resident bishop of the East Ohio Conference, is the new president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church. Malone is the first Black woman in the history of the worldwide denomination to be elected president of the Council of Bishops. “It gives me great joy [...]
Category: Leadership
Bishop Tracy S. Malone Hall of Residence for Female Students Dedicated on the Campus of Africa University
By Rick Wolcott* Through the generosity of laity and clergy supporting the Teach • Reach • Bless campaign of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, a new residence hall for female students is now a reality on the campus of Africa University. The Bishop Tracy S. Malone Hall of Residence was dedicated [...]
“Let us keep saying, ‘yes’ to Christ!” Declares Bishop Tracy S. Malone During Rallies in the Four New Districts of the East Ohio Conference
By Rick Wolcott* “I take joy to be a partner in ministry with all of you,” Bishop Tracy S. Malone said to clergy and laity during launch rallies in each of the new four districts of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. “I am your partner in faith, your partner in ministry [...]