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October 13, 2021The missional identity of a local congregation is essential to embrace the people in your local context. This week, Karen Cook encourages you to lead in ways that connect the... continue reading -
October 12, 2021Each year, the United Methodist Church celebrates the ministry and witness of laypersons everywhere through a special service. Laity Sunday is a special Sunday defined by... continue reading -
October 12, 2021During the summer of 2020, lay leader Linda Elam Young earned certification in Spiritual Formation from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Her pastor,... continue reading -
October 12, 2021By Rev. Dr. Suzanne Allen, Regional Missional Specialist We live in a world where we continually feel vulnerable. It doesn’t matter that in many ways we are the safest... continue reading -
October 12, 2021October is Clergy Appreciation month. Pastors and church leaders work hard to spread the Word and support those they serve. Now it is time for them to relax and renew with an... continue reading -
October 12, 2021The United Methodist Men of the West Ohio Conference will hold a men’s retreat at Camp Wesley in Bellefontaine, OH, on Friday, October 29, at 6:00pm through Saturday,... continue reading -
October 12, 2021I’ve sat in front of this blank screen for quite a while trying to answer the question, “Do you believe God has a plan for your life?” The knee-jerk... continue reading -
October 6, 2021Where is the first German-speaking Methodist Church located? No, we’re not asking a random trivia question. It’s a question about history. Listen to Episode... continue reading -
October 5, 2021People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was... continue reading -
October 5, 2021On Saturday, September 25, Clintonville -Beechwold Community Resource Center (CRC) and North Broadway United Methodist Church celebrated the CRC’s golden anniversary... continue reading -
October 5, 2021No matter how humble or unassuming they may be, most people get a warm glow inside when someone says “thank you” for what they’ve done or expresses... continue reading -
October 5, 2021You say I'm not from here and they say I'm not from there. But I say I am from there y soy de aquí. I don't belong to the culture I live in, and I feel out... continue reading -
October 5, 2021United Methodist Native Americans involved with the new museum say it's worth the wait The Native American experience during and after colonization has been told before... continue reading -
October 5, 2021What is a real man? “Guys should not cry,” Bob Pickett said. “Anger equals strength. Guys who are physically weak aren’t as good as other men. Men... continue reading -
September 29, 2021Leadership as service is a selfless, loving way to lead. In the context of the Christian community, when a leader focuses on service, Jesus is the one we are serving.... continue reading
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10/13/2021The missional identity of a local congregation is essential to embrace the people in your local context. This week, Karen Cook encourages you to lead in ways that connect the... continue reading
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10/12/2021Each year, the United Methodist Church celebrates the ministry and witness of laypersons everywhere through a special service. Laity Sunday is a special Sunday defined by... continue reading
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10/12/2021During the summer of 2020, lay leader Linda Elam Young earned certification in Spiritual Formation from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Her pastor,... continue reading
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10/12/2021By Rev. Dr. Suzanne Allen, Regional Missional Specialist We live in a world where we continually feel vulnerable. It doesn’t matter that in many ways we are the safest... continue reading
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10/12/2021October is Clergy Appreciation month. Pastors and church leaders work hard to spread the Word and support those they serve. Now it is time for them to relax and renew with an... continue reading
Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Bias, Superintendent
Welcome to our Capitol Area South District website!Bias Opinion
Leadership and Conflict
Leadership is often about doing the things that most other people don’t like doing. Confronting interpersonal conflict is one of those things.
Whether it is called conflict resolution or conflict management you must address the tension head-on. When it comes to conflict, leadership is not easy. Here is another place I want to say, “Who you are is how you lead.”