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January 28, 2020In a meeting last week in Chicago, the North Central Jurisdiction (NCJ) Committee on the Episcopacy and the NCJ College of Bishops have proposed to only elect one bishop... continue reading -
January 28, 2020Volunteers in Mission of the North Central Jurisdiction is hosting a two-hour webinar for all leaders of youth mission teams on February 29 at 10:30 am. This is a time for... continue reading -
January 28, 2020United Methodists are among those assisting some of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the Taal volcano eruption on Luzon Island in the Philippines. ... continue reading -
January 28, 2020All In Community will present a Good Samaritan Workshop at Maumee UMC on Saturday, February 15, from 8:30am-12:30pm. This workshop will enhance your church's care... continue reading -
January 28, 2020You want to live a life of significance. That makes you human. You want to make a difference in the lives of your children, spouse, friends, colleagues, community, and world... continue reading -
January 13, 2020The Ethnic Young Adult Internship (EYA) program from the General Board of Church & Society is designed for young justice-seekers who want to unpack their faith and... continue reading -
January 13, 2020We know John Wesley brought revival to 18th-century England and started the Methodist Movement. We know him as a great preacher and a greater organizer. But few of us realize... continue reading -
January 13, 2020The Harry Denman Evangelism Award, sponsored by The Foundation for Evangelism, honors United Methodists in each Annual Conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism... continue reading -
January 13, 2020The West Ohio Conference will hold an Early Response Team (ERT) training on Saturday, March 14, 8:00 am-4:00 pm at Bellefontaine First UMC. ERT volunteers provide support in... continue reading -
January 13, 2020West Ohio Conference "Traction Tracks" are short burst training events to help your congregation gain traction and begin to move forward towards new vitality.... continue reading -
January 10, 2020The panel interview, conducted by UM News, will be streamed on UMNews.org beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern U.S. Time. It can be viewed at https://youtu.be/... continue reading -
January 9, 2020A few months ago, United Methodist leaders trying to break the denomination's long, divisive impasse over homosexuality sought help from a famous lawyer-mediator.... continue reading -
January 7, 2020Each month, The West Ohio Conference joins together in praying for the ministries, mission projects, and missionaries of The United Methodist Church. In January, we pray for... continue reading -
January 7, 2020Summer sounds like a great idea these days. Camp registration is open as of January 2 to get your choice(s) of camps. An early registration also allows the family to set-up a... continue reading -
January 7, 2020Since childhood, I have been convinced and committed to the power of prayer, which is the miraculous reality of God's living presence and responsiveness in the intimacy... continue reading
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1/28/2020In a meeting last week in Chicago, the North Central Jurisdiction (NCJ) Committee on the Episcopacy and the NCJ College of Bishops have proposed to only elect one bishop... continue reading
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1/28/2020Volunteers in Mission of the North Central Jurisdiction is hosting a two-hour webinar for all leaders of youth mission teams on February 29 at 10:30 am. This is a time for... continue reading
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1/28/2020United Methodists are among those assisting some of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the Taal volcano eruption on Luzon Island in the Philippines. ... continue reading
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1/28/2020All In Community will present a Good Samaritan Workshop at Maumee UMC on Saturday, February 15, from 8:30am-12:30pm. This workshop will enhance your church's care... continue reading
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1/28/2020You want to live a life of significance. That makes you human. You want to make a difference in the lives of your children, spouse, friends, colleagues, community, and world... 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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