Husband-wife United Methodist pastors are helping to revive the denomination in Columbus, Ohio, using different approaches. One of them has authored a book explaining how others can start successful churches.
In recent weeks, two United Methodist churches in East Ohio have seen their buildings ripped apart by flames. In the aftermath of the fires, Southington and Keene United Methodist churches continue to minister to their communities, but in new ways — and with new partners.
Music, puppet shows, crafts, snacks and other activities have been added over the years to the annual Christmas lights show at Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church in Middleburg, Ohio.
A group of 34 clergy and laity made a nine-day pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece, led by Bishop Tracy S. Malone. Participants walked where Paul ministered in Laodicea, Hierapolis, Ephesus, Corinth and Athens. They also visited cities of five of the seven churches that the disciple John wrote about in the Book of Revelation.
