Storyboard: Faith | Witness | Transformation

Episode 33 is titled “Influence, Connection & Impact: Just Action”. The episode features an ecumenical panel of clergy and laity discussing ways that churches and faith communities can respond to the ongoing negative legacy of red-lining that, generations since its inception, continues to impact who can live where in communities throughout the East Ohio Conference. Learn more about the East Oh...

One in 31 Ohioans is in jail or prison or out on probation and last year 18,000 people returned to communities after being released from prison. This episode features clergy from East Ohio sharing about All In Community, a modern-day, Biblical response to the impact and aftermath of incarceration.  Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eocumc.com/ Learn more about Al...

The episode features Bishop Tracy S. Malone leading a conversation with clergy and laity from two of the churches in the East Ohio Conference that host a life-changing week of Royal Family KIDS Camp each summer that ministers to six- to 12-year-old children in the foster care system. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eocumc.com/ Learn more about Royal Family Kids...

Episode 30 is titled “Belonging and Inclusion: Ministering to Digital Natives”. The episode features a discussion with Rev. Shane Russo of Go Be Church, an entirely online church plant of the East Ohio Conference that is designed to share about Jesus, engage people, and build beloved community on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and other social media platforms. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference...

The episode features a discussion with Connectional Ministries Office Young People's Ministries Co-Directors Tim Beck and Pastor Christy Suffecool about ways EOC congregations can connect with teens and young adults on "their turf and their terms Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.eocumc.com/⁠

Episode 28 is titled “Experience of God Through The UMC: Mission Journeys Transform for a Lifetime”. The episode features a roundtable conversation with young adults both before and after participating in an UMVIM mission journey to Puerto Rico. Hear about their life-changing experiences and learn the difference between mission journeys and mission trips. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference...

Episode 27 is titled “Influence, Connection & Impact: How EOC Microgrants Can Aid in Starting New Ministries”. The episode features a conversation with Rev. Beth Ortiz, about microgrants offered through the Strategic Ministries office, and clergy and lay grant recipients who each share how the funds have enabled their congregations to launch unique new ministries that introduced Jesus and the...

The episode features conversation with Rev. David Hull-Frye and Kathie Crabtree from Grandview UMC about how the church is embracing the shifting demographics of Cuyahoga Falls and offering church and community members safe space to listen to one another and learn about their different religious practices and beliefs. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.eocumc.com/

The episode features conversation with clergy and laity from Carrollton First UMC, from Mayfield UMC, and from United Methodist Volunteers in Mission sharing how their respective ministry relationships in Guatemala are fostering partnerships both in the Central American country as well as here in the East Ohio Conference. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.eocumc.com/...

Episode 24 is titled “Experience of God Through The United Methodist Church: The Power of Relationship”. The episode features conversation with East Ohio Conference clergy who share personal stories of experiencing God through the people of United Methodist congregations, the impact of relationships in those experiences, and the importance of local churches committing to being spaces where people...

Episode 21 is titled “Disciple Making: Exploring What it Means to be a Disciple Maker”. The episode features conversation with members of the East Ohio Conference Connectional Ministries team who share personal stories of discipleship and highlight ways that laity and clergy are living out God’s call and vision for them and their congregations as they make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transfo...

Episode 22 is titled “Belonging and Inclusion: Exploring What it Means to Create and Empower Belonging and Inclusion”. The episode features conversation with Connectional Ministries team members talking about ways that East Ohio Conference churches can create, and are creating, time, room, and space to welcome all people and build authentic community. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at ...

This episode features conversation with East Ohio Conference clergy who share that relationships fostered through the connection of The United Methodist Church are empowering pastors, congregations, and faith communities to connect with individuals and small groups, make disciples of Jesus Christ, and transform lives and communities. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eo...

Episode 20 is titled “Experiencing God Through The UMC: Loving God, Loving Neighbor, Building Community, Transforming Lives”. The episode features conversation with Bishop Tracy S. Malone and leaders of the East Ohio Conference about how their vision and leadership, and the ministry of those with whom they work, are fulfilling The United Methodist Church mission of discipleship and transformation...

Episode 19 is titled “Belonging and Inclusion: Building a Community Ecumenical Youth Ministry”. The episode features conversation with Rev. Becky Evanoff of Northampton UMC and Pastor Jim Steingass of St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church about the 'Verge youth ministry they are building with a Bhutanese congregation in their shared community. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at   ⁠h...

Episode 18 is titled “Disciple-Making: South Street Ministries Builds a Community of Reentry, Redirection and Restoration”. The episode features conversation with staff from South Street Ministries in Akron about its reentry ministry to and with individuals who have been released from prison, one of the many ways this Advanced Special of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church serv...

Episode 17 is titled “Belonging and Inclusion: Lighthouse Churches Offer Hope in East Ohio”. The episode features conversation among clergy and laity of Lighthouse churches -which are congregations dedicated to The United Methodist Church that are welcoming people who are on a pilgrimage seeking a new church home – about the importance of authentic hospitality in creating a place where people feel...

This episode features a conversation with Brian Sheetz, Director of the Methodist Foundation of Ohio in which he shares the mission that drives the Foundation, the importance of stewardship for churches and how the Methodist Foundation of Ohio can be a resource to churches and individuals across the East Ohio connection. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at   https://www.eocumc.com/ Learn...

The episode features conversation with Conference leaders about exciting opportunities for new and existing ministries created by switching to The Book of Discipline-supported Simple Accountable Structure that reduces the number of people and meetings needed for church leadership governance. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at   https://www.eocumc.com/

The episode features conversation with leadership of Crossroads UMC and Canton for All People about how the local church is forming disciples of Jesus Christ, expanding its reach in the community, and initiating and collaborating with faith leaders, community leaders, and civic leaders to make lives better for the people of Canton, Ohio. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at   https://www.e...

Episode 13 is titled “Disciple Making: Making Disciples Around the World”. The episode features conversation with two UMC missionaries, one returning from teaching in Costa Rica and one currently serving victims of human trafficking in Cambodia.  Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at   https://www.eocumc.com/

Episode 12 is titled “Experiencing God Through The UMC: Relieve, Recover and Restore”. The episode features conversation with the pastor of Girard First UMC and a lay person about Thrive 10:10, a ministry that offers beauty, dignity, and strength to women in the community seeking to break the cycle of poverty. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at   https://www.eocumc.com/ Resources mention...

Episode 11 is titled “Influence, Connection and Impact: Annual Conference Offering Challenge”. Annual Conference is June 8-10, and this episode revisits a challenge given by Bishop Tracy S. Malone’s to the churches of the East Ohio Conference to give generously to this year’s Annual Conference Offering. Learn more about the East Ohio Conference at   https://www.eocumc.com/ Learn more about Heart 4...

Episode 10 is titled “Influence, Connection and Impact: Annual Conference Offering”. This episode features Bishop Tracy S. Malone and past and present clergy and lay recipients of the Annual Conference offering highlighting many ways that ministries of the East Ohio Conference are positively impacted because of generous contributions made to the Annual Conference offering. Learn more about the Eas...

Episode Nine is titled “Influence, Connection & Impact: Clergy Wholeness”. This episode features a roundtable discussion with members of a task group formed to aid clergy in discerning ways to care for their whole person, and not just focus on body, mind, and soul. Featured in the discussion is conversation about the importance of clergy wholeness to individual clergy, the mission fields they...