Sponsor
West Ohio Annual Conference
Immigration
Churches help refugees resettle
Irfan Ali Shah Akhundzada moved his family out of Afghanistan and away from the Taliban to Columbus, Ohio, with the help of two churches. The churches helped set up a home and navigate language challenges. Amy Graham reports for the West Ohio Conference.
Local Church
#MeToo case ends with surrendered credentials
Donald “Bud” Heckman has left ordained ministry under complaint after facing an earlier complaint of sexual misconduct and abuse brought by four women.
Mission and Ministry
Churches have much to consider before reopening
As many states’ shelter-in-place orders are being lifted, churches contemplate how — or whether — to return to in-person worship.
Local Church
Conference urged to reopen misconduct case
Hundreds have signed letters calling a resolution unjust because it did not include the four women who accused a clergyman of harassment and abuse.