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March 11, 2020Dear West Ohio Pastors, At this writing, there have been 3 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Ohio. As concerns are mounting, we are very aware that you may experiencing... continue reading
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June 15, 2021Nonprofit organizations with a United Methodist affiliation have a new partner in the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio. While these organizations are known in their... continue reading -
June 15, 2021Over the past several years, West Ohio has been touched by multiple natural disasters, and each time, the people and churches of the West Ohio Conference have stepped up to... continue reading -
June 15, 2021Safe Sanctuaries® is the name commonly given by United Methodist Annual Conferences and local churches to their individual efforts to make conference, district and local... continue reading -
June 15, 2021The 52nd Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference was a virtual gathering of nearly 1,800 clergy and lay members. The worship services and other videos rooted in... continue reading -
June 15, 2021The Conference has selected Sedgwick as its Ohio Workers’ Compensation group Managed Care Organization (MCO). You have likely already received a letter confirming... continue reading -
June 15, 2021A simple but game-changing shift in perspective is putting DeAmon Harges at the vanguard of helping neighborhoods rejuvenate. Harges, founder of The Learning... continue reading -
June 9, 2021The 52nd Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference was a virtual gathering of nearly 1,800 clergy and lay members. Bishop Gregory V. Palmer presided over the conference... continue reading -
June 9, 2021During the 52nd session of the Annual Conference, three deaconesses were commissioned: Cheryl Bender, Jody Stevens and Beth Kwolek Vanoli. Bender will be serving... continue reading -
June 9, 2021Over the last year and half, all of us have pivoted and adapted to a “new” normal. It wasn’t always easy. Let’s take a look at how some of our... continue reading -
June 9, 2021The West Ohio Conference, along with the Foundation for Evangelism, is recognizing multiple recipients for this year’s Harry Denman Evangelism Awards. The Harry Denman... continue reading -
June 9, 2021Margaret Madison, a United Methodist missionary serving as a Church and Community Worker at Community Development for All People (CD4AP) in Columbus, will retire on June 30,... continue reading -
June 1, 2021Grace and Peace to you from Jesus Christ. The work of the 52nd Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference is now complete. I want to thank all of those... continue reading -
June 1, 2021What is better than camping in the great outdoors? Camping among the treetops! Campers at Treehouse Camp at Camp Otterbein will experience nature in a new and... continue reading -
June 1, 2021Summer is the perfect time for personal development and team training. Multiply Minis is your source for learning tools for ministry in a 90 - minute sessions. June... continue reading
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3/11/2020Dear West Ohio Pastors, At this writing, there have been 3 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Ohio. As concerns are mounting, we are very aware that you may experiencing... continue reading
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6/15/2021Nonprofit organizations with a United Methodist affiliation have a new partner in the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio. While these organizations are known in their... continue reading
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6/15/2021Over the past several years, West Ohio has been touched by multiple natural disasters, and each time, the people and churches of the West Ohio Conference have stepped up to... continue reading
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6/15/2021Safe Sanctuaries® is the name commonly given by United Methodist Annual Conferences and local churches to their individual efforts to make conference, district and local... continue reading
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6/15/2021The 52nd Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference was a virtual gathering of nearly 1,800 clergy and lay members. The worship services and other videos rooted in... continue reading
Rev. Barry Burns, Superintendent
Welcome to the website of the Northwest Plains District of The United Methodist Church! Our District includes 164 congregations in 11 counties in northwest Ohio. In all 11 counties, the members of our congregations are inviting God to use us to impact our communities and to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. From rural farm land, to small towns, to county seats, to cities like Findlay and Lima, we invite you to join us in asking God to deepen our faith and to use us in ministry to serve our world!
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This course is foundational for all courses in lay servant ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship. Classes would be held via zoom from 7-9pm on August 1, 3, 5, 8 & 10. Zoom links will be sent the... continue reading |