Clergy Gather for Teaching, Sharing and Healing the Harm as Part of “How to Lead with Courage Even When Your Voice Shakes” Event

By Brett Hetherington* Ministry is rewarding, life-changing work. It can also be challenging and can cause pain for pastors that impacts and changes their life for months or even years. Addressing that pain was the focus of the March 18 full-day event for clergy titled “Toward Healing the Harm 2: How to Lead with Courage [...]

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 [...]

Fires Damage Church Buildings but Not the Spirit of East Ohio Conference United Methodists

By Rick Wolcott* “It's something you never want to hear or think you will hear.  ‘Our church is on fire!’" Rev. Paula Marbury said of the call she received on Thursday, February 1 letting her know that Keene UMC (South Forest District) was in flames. “To rush across the street only to see thick black [...]