Rev. Steven Court, director of Connectional Ministries for the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, announces the retirement of Dr. Gloria Brown, director of Racial-Ethnic Ministries, effective December 31, 2014. “I am deeply thankful for Dr. Brown’s gifts as well as her commitment and passion for people in all walks of life,” Court [...]
Category: Race and Religion
Reflecting on the Words of John Wesley
By Rick Wolcott* The Sermons of Wesley was birthed to teach Wesleyan theology to clergy and laity of East Ohio. “In talking with others I thought this is a piece that is really missing in the black church,” East Ohio Conference Director of Racial-Ethnic Ministries Dr. Gloria Brown said. “In order for us to be [...]
Wesley Scholars Embrace Their Heritage
By Rev. Dr. V. Yvonne Conner* A project designed to embolden Wesleyan theology among clergy and laity of color in the North Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church is nearing completion after eight months devoted to the study of Wesley sermons. The project is a partnership that brought Dr. Gloria Brown from the East [...]
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