Church Helps Grant a Second Chance to High School Students in Danger of Dropping Out

By Brett Hetherington* The vision of the East Ohio Conference calls churches to “being disciples, making disciples, and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ; being God’s agents of transformation in our communities and throughout the world; and being bold and courageous leaders in reaching new people, younger people, and a more diverse people.” To catch this [...]

Dine and Discover Ministry Partnership is Educating Communities About the Importance of Nutrition and Healthy Eating

By Brett Hetherington* One of the biggest challenges to people today is making the decision and then following through on that decision to eat healthy meals. It can feel like a challenge to take the time to plan and prepare meals that are healthy, filling, and do not require an entire day spent in the [...]

Project Feed Packs Thousands of Meals and Builds Connection Among East Ohio Youth

By Pastor Christy Suffecool* On a very cold Saturday in January, East Ohio youth showed up and stepped up to help feed thousands of people around the world. Project Feed 2024 was a collaborative partnership of the Conference Council on Youth Ministry, the United Methodist Church of Berea (Northern Waters District), and Midwest Missions. More [...]