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August 10, 2022The continual decline in people’s ability, capacity, and desire to listen to one another prompted this mini-series. Listening is an essential skill for Christ-centered... continue reading
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August 3, 2022Is anybody listening? While that may sound like a silly question when we know plenty of you download the podcast, listening is a leadership skill that can often... continue reading
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August 2, 2022Join Bishop Palmer and Conference Co-Lay Leaders Mitchell Harper and Shannon Spencer for Laity Session 2022 on Saturday, September 10, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Laity Session... continue reading
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August 2, 2022At least 30 people have died during the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, with hundreds still unaccounted for. Bridges and roadways have washed away, making search and... continue reading
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August 2, 2022Thank you, West Ohio! Thank you, West Ohio Conference, for your donations of hygiene and cleaning kits (flood buckets) for the UMCOR depot at Midwest Mission Distribution... continue reading
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August 2, 2022Evangelism happens in many contexts and settings; impacts and engages all generations; and calls for relationships with a variety of people. The Harry Denman Evangelism Award... continue reading
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August 2, 2022The Ohio Disability & Ministry Collaborative is delighted to report that they have completed their pilot grant project for the improvement of church accessibility. This... continue reading
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August 2, 2022In the final episode of The Unfinished Church Podcast, you will hear from Willie Jennings, a Yale professor, poet and prophet In the episode titled Growing... continue reading
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August 2, 2022“If you know the name John Trumbull, you may recall that he was a famous Revolutionary War artist whose work included The Declaration of Independence and... continue reading
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July 27, 2022Hope in the Ordinary: Do It Again! This week's ordinary moment focuses on a simple moment between a parent and child. You've likely experienced this... continue reading
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July 20, 2022This week's ordinary moment focuses on integrity. When people of faith live with integrity, their faith guides who they are and how they lead. Episode 238 highlights... continue reading
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July 19, 2022In Ohio, lack of resources has forced many public schools to discontinue after-school activities and enrichment programs. In Springfield, one United Methodist church... continue reading
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July 19, 2022With biking season hitting summer peak, a Miami Valley District church organized a bike and helmet giveaway for the children in the community. On a sunny Saturday in June... continue reading
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July 19, 2022In the recently released episode of The Unfinished Church Podcast, you will hear from Brian McLaren, a best-selling author and theologian. In the episode titled... continue reading
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July 19, 2022In 2017, Bishop Palmer launched West Ohio’s Light the Way Campaign to invest significant resources in supporting leaders who have a vision for a new... continue reading
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8/10/2022The continual decline in people’s ability, capacity, and desire to listen to one another prompted this mini-series. Listening is an essential skill for Christ-centered... continue reading
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3/14/2017Welcome to our Capitol Area Districts website! Bias Opinion Collaboration: Co-Laborers in Christ There is something comforting about... continue reading
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8/3/2022Is anybody listening? While that may sound like a silly question when we know plenty of you download the podcast, listening is a leadership skill that can often... continue reading
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8/2/2022Join Bishop Palmer and Conference Co-Lay Leaders Mitchell Harper and Shannon Spencer for Laity Session 2022 on Saturday, September 10, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Laity Session... continue reading
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8/2/2022At least 30 people have died during the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, with hundreds still unaccounted for. Bridges and roadways have washed away, making search and... continue reading
Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Bias, Superintendent
Welcome to our Capitol Area Districts website!Bias Opinion
Collaboration: Co-Laborers in Christ
There is something comforting about traveling throughout Ohio. There are familiar signs that remind me I’m never too far away from Jesus. Sometimes it’s a simple church sign. Most of the time, it’s the people I meet who remind me, show me, and embody the love of God I know in Jesus.
But there’s also something that causes me to scratch my head and wonder out loud.
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