Southern Ohio Synod, ELCA

Join Pr. Katie Kerrigan (Assistant to the Bishop for New and Renewing Communities and Generosity) as she shares some of the most important markers for congregational vitality, including some opportunities for congregations to help strengthen their already vital presence as part of #SOSynodELCA. During this episode, you will hear about the Southern Ohio Synod Co:Lab process. You can learn even more...

Join us for a conversation between Rev. Dr. Tim Mentzer and members of the Southern Ohio Synod, sharing about how God has been at work, helping them grow as disciples of Jesus and inviting others to do the same.   Thank you to our conversation partners: - Mr. Matthew Hazzard (Mission Developer & Program Director for Paraclete Post) - Rev. Andrew Thompson (Abiding Christ Lutheran Church, Fairbo...

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/35phkm8z     #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join us for a conversation between Mr. Gary Pecuch and several Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Ministers from across the Southern Ohio Synod, sharing about their call to serve in these roles and some of the realities of youth ministry in 2026. Thank you to our conversation partners: Ms. Ali Adams (Epiphany, Pickerington) Ms. Greta Clouse (Peace, Gahanna) Ms. Amelia Shrum (Peace, Gahanna) Mr. Gre...

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/42pydw69   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Katie Kerrigan (Director of Evangelical Mission) for a conversation with Pr. Matt Byrd (Christ the King Lutheran Church, West Chester) to learn more about how doing ministry alongside our neighbors can result in surprising new ways to serve God, one another, and creation together. During this episode, you will also learn a little more about the #SOSynodELCA Co:Lab process. You can learn e...

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/594dhvbe   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Bob Abrams (Assistant to the Bishop) for a conversation with Rev. Dr. Douglas Schonberg (Relational Systems Consulting) to learn more about how Bowen Family Systems Theory can help leaders and congregations/ministries use anxiety as a signal to teach rather than something to avoid.   To learn more about the Southern Ohio Synod Congregational Resource Team, please contact Pr. Bob Abrams at...

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/ye22p26a   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/yzcp8ask     #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pastor Connie Mentzer and Pastor Steve Kimm for a conversation about discernment and how this is a part of the Christian life, helping us follow where God is calling us. A special Thank You to everyone who shared pieces of their discernment stories during this episode: Ms. Linda Lally (Peace Lutheran Church, Beavercreek), Pr. Mike Weaver (St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Columbus), Mr. Ethan Rober...

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/b6s4jnbm   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer (Assistant to the Bishop for Discipleship, Leadership, Engagement) for a conversation with Rev. Dr. Harold Dorrell Briscoe (Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL) to learn more about how leadership means being prepared for storms, locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Briscoe’s book, There’s a Storm Comin’: How the American Church Can...

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast! The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/5p5np287 #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Gary Pecuch (Youth Ministry Coach & Community Sandbox Manager) for a conversation with Mary Ellen Johns to learn more about God’s call to care for and support members in our communities during transitions, crisis, and mental wellness. Mary Ellen serves as the Director of Care & Connection at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Loveland, Ohio and a Mental Health Counselor at ThrivePoint...

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2eszz8   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Bob Abrams (Assistant to the Bishop) for a conversation with Pr. Kris Santiago to learn more about Spiritual Direction and who can benefit from this sacred practice.

Join Pr. Bob Abrams (Assistant to the Bishop) for a conversation with Pr. Kris Santiago to learn more about Spiritual Direction and who can benefit from this sacred practice.   During this episode, Pr. Santiago mentions several resources for Spiritual Direction. We have included those links below: Spirituality Network: https://spiritualitynetwork.org/ Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford: https://je...

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast! The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/mr99sr26 #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/5r7yh5kh   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/bpa82vr9   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/y239du4x   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/yraj6hpc   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/3njp2jw8   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship

Join Pr. Tim Mentzer for our next Discipleship Podcast!   The Discussion Guide for this episode is available here: https://tinyurl.com/3fkk5yrm   #SOSynodELCA #StrongerandBetterTogether #Discipleship