By Brett Hetherington* One of the greatest challenges of any ministry is growth, both in the number of people involved and in the maturing in faith of those participants. As church congregations age, growth of youth ministries becomes even more important, with a frequent question being: How do we create a space where our teens [...]
Appointments Bishop Hee-Soo Jung announces the following clergy appointments and/or changes of status which, unless otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2025. 2025 AppointmentsPastorAppointmentDistrictEffectiveChristy SuffecoolNew Leaf UMCNorthern Waters View the complete list of 2025 Appointments and Changes of Status, including retirees and those concluding their ministry. #BeUMC Storyboard: Faith Witness TransformationEpisode 53 Microgrants for Ministries [...]
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle.” - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought together laity and clergy from across the State of Ohio on Sunday, February 23. Nearly 200 people from the East and [...]
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