By Brett Hetherington “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” – Matthew 19:14 Reading is taken for granted by many, a skill taught early in life that is needed for almost every task throughout a normal day. But [...]
Category: Local Church
Churches Partner to Celebrate Christmas and Connect the Community
By Brett Hetherington* Church ministry teams and community outreach agencies work tirelessly throughout the year to assist those in need. On December 6 more than a dozen organizations in Nordonia Hills took their love of serving others to new heights, holding the first ever Community Christmas Connection. It all began with an idea Pastor Josh [...]
Rev. Cara Stultz Costello Named UMHEF President; Rev. Dan Bryant Appointed Interim Central Valley DS
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Board of Trustees has unanimously selected the Rev. Cara Stultz Costello as its next president and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. She will be the first female president in the 60-year history of the Foundation. “It is a profound joy to assume the presidency of UMHEF, a ministry whose [...]