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February 24, 2021Can you name your four most important relationships? Yes, we’re really asking. Episode 166 is a conversation with Dennis Miller. Dennis serves as the District... continue reading -
February 23, 2021Dr. Josephine Whitely-Fields, a retired elder, saw an opportunity when she found limited historical records of Black clergywomen and their contributions to The United... continue reading -
February 23, 2021To make up for the fun we missed last Summer, West Ohio camp directors have planned exciting programs for the upcoming camp season. Ken Overholser, West Ohio Director of... continue reading -
February 23, 2021Last week’s ice storm caused extensive damage in Lawrence County due to fallen trees, burst pipes, and downed power lines. Many homes are under a boil advisory, and... continue reading -
February 23, 2021On Thursday, February 25, 2021 Elesondra Deromano and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will lead a virtual event to discuss commercial sexual... continue reading -
February 23, 2021Interested in mission service? Attend a virtual mission discovery event! Participants will receive an overview of the basics of volunteer service, learn about different ways... continue reading -
February 17, 2021Maybe you have heard someone utter the phrase, “the church is great, except for…” Now, before you fill in the blank… You already did, didn’t... continue reading -
February 16, 2021Find out how you can get a communications grant and connect with social media learning groups during Bishop Palmer’s first Leadership Clinic set for March 4. Bishop... continue reading -
February 16, 2021In 2017, OhioHealth and Lutheran Social Services began a conversation about creating a space for people who are ready to be discharged from the hospital but have no place to... continue reading -
February 16, 2021The Ohio Legislature is currently considering Senate Bill 17, which would create additional barriers for recipients of SNAP (food stamps) and Medicaid, including a new work... continue reading -
February 16, 2021The West Ohio Conference administrator of Bureau of Worker's Compensation (BWC) and Insurance has changed its name to Sedgewick; there are no other changes. Do not to... continue reading -
February 14, 2021Bishop Gregory V. Palmer intends to appoint the Rev. Mark Chow as Foothills District superintendent effective July 1, 2021. “I could not be more pleased that Rev... continue reading -
February 11, 2021Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through Easter Sunday, you are invited to engage daily in the Leaning into Justice Challenge as a unique Lenten Spiritual practice.... continue reading -
February 9, 2021Do you see yourself as a leader? Do you need to see yourself as a leader to be a leader? Perhaps you’ve never paused long enough to answer either of those... continue reading -
February 9, 2021Annual Conference Recommendations are due by March 1st in order to be considered at this year’s Annual Conference session. Recommendations can be submitted to... continue reading
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2/24/2021Can you name your four most important relationships? Yes, we’re really asking. Episode 166 is a conversation with Dennis Miller. Dennis serves as the District... continue reading
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2/23/2021Dr. Josephine Whitely-Fields, a retired elder, saw an opportunity when she found limited historical records of Black clergywomen and their contributions to The United... continue reading
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2/23/2021To make up for the fun we missed last Summer, West Ohio camp directors have planned exciting programs for the upcoming camp season. Ken Overholser, West Ohio Director of... continue reading
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2/23/2021Last week’s ice storm caused extensive damage in Lawrence County due to fallen trees, burst pipes, and downed power lines. Many homes are under a boil advisory, and... continue reading
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2/23/2021On Thursday, February 25, 2021 Elesondra Deromano and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will lead a virtual event to discuss commercial sexual... continue reading
Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Bias, Superintendent
Welcome to our Capitol Area South District website!Bias Opinion
5 Practices of Relational Leaders
In a few days, it will be a year since we entered the COVID pandemic mode of living. During that period of time, you have made significant shifts in just about every area of your life. Whether it be working from home, home schooling your children, not gathering in public spaces, or leading through Zoom, YouTube or other forms of social media, you have given yourself to be the leader God created you to be.
It has not been easy.
You have taken risks, been vulnerable, and courageous as you have faced each day and situation. I am grateful for your faithfulness. One of the shifts, which will turn out to be a good shift, is our understanding of relationships.
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LOVING PEOPLE AND PLANET IN THE NAME OF GOD: ENGAGING THE LOCAL CHURCH. This Zoom workshop sponsored by the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement will prepare you to understand creation care and climate justice in the Wesleyan Tradition; to recognize environmental concerns and solutions; to incorporate creation care into your worship; and to exercise environmental stewardship in the life of your congregation and community. It will focus on practical approaches to greening your... continue reading |