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July 27, 2021West Ohio Conference has launched an innovative new approach to resourcing the local church through Regional Missional Specialists. This approach embodies the heart of... continue reading -
July 27, 2021Evangelism extends God’s love in a variety of contexts and settings; it impacts and engages all generations; and evangelism is built upon relationship – both with... continue reading -
July 27, 2021Stewardship is a word used frequently in Christian settings, yet is one that has multiple meanings. All are important in our walk with Christ as well as our work in the... continue reading -
July 27, 2021Do you have an idea for a new faith community or ministry? We'd love to meet with you! Greenhouse is West Ohio’s leader development program for spiritual... continue reading -
July 27, 2021The Early Response Training Basic Class will be offered on Saturday, September 18, from 8am-4pm, at Aley United Methodist Church in Beavercreek. This UMCOR training will... continue reading -
July 27, 2021The Missional Church Development Lead Team is currently accepting applications for Revitalization / Capacity-Building Grants. Application deadline is August 6. Grants will... continue reading -
July 20, 2021Denman Award Winners -Debra Egloff & Peter Matthews Evangelism extends God’s love in a variety of contexts and settings; it impacts and engages all... continue reading -
July 20, 2021Culinary Camp Planned at Camp Wesley Grab your spatulas and join us for this delicious week of camp! Wesley Culinary Camp lets campers show off their... continue reading -
July 20, 2021Lillian Daniel To Speak At Lakeside! Preacher and author Lillian Daniel is coming to Lakeside Chautauqua from Sunday, August 1 through Thursday, August 5 as the... continue reading -
July 20, 2021Ohio River Valley Church Featured on Spectrum News 1 Network In the basement of Clough United Methodist Church is a vital ministry to kinship and foster... continue reading -
July 20, 2021Meet West Ohio’s Missionary toSoutheast Asia – Virtually! B. Barte, a West Ohio-supported missionary to Southeast Asia, will be participating in a virtual... continue reading -
July 20, 2021Church History: Looking Back to Move Forward The saying “those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it” suggests the past is only full... continue reading -
July 13, 2021Evangelism extends God’s love in a variety of contexts and settings; it impacts and engages all generations; and evangelism is built upon relationship – both with... continue reading -
July 13, 2021Camp is the ultimate way to spend your summer. Short on time? No problem! Wesley Ultimate Camp is a three-day experience that will give you all the excitement and fun of a... continue reading -
July 13, 2021Every year the Legal Forum tackles timely matters, and this year is no different. The 2021 Legal Forum, hosted by Ohio Northern Law School, is scheduled for Friday, October... continue reading
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7/27/2021West Ohio Conference has launched an innovative new approach to resourcing the local church through Regional Missional Specialists. This approach embodies the heart of... continue reading
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7/27/2021Evangelism extends God’s love in a variety of contexts and settings; it impacts and engages all generations; and evangelism is built upon relationship – both with... continue reading
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7/27/2021Stewardship is a word used frequently in Christian settings, yet is one that has multiple meanings. All are important in our walk with Christ as well as our work in the... continue reading
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7/27/2021Do you have an idea for a new faith community or ministry? We'd love to meet with you! Greenhouse is West Ohio’s leader development program for spiritual... continue reading
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7/27/2021The Early Response Training Basic Class will be offered on Saturday, September 18, from 8am-4pm, at Aley United Methodist Church in Beavercreek. This UMCOR training will... continue reading
Rev. Calvin Alston, Jr., Superintendent
Welcome to the Shawnee Valley District of The United Methodist Church! Thanks for checking out our website and we are glad you found us! On behalf of our congregations, pastors, lay people and office staff we want to share with you God’s vision and mission for us. Our district is made up of 9 counties in Southern Ohio yet our mission stretches far beyond our county borders. We are making a difference in our local communities, regions, our nation and the world so that Jesus will be made known.
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This course is foundational for all courses in lay servant ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship. Classes would be held via zoom from 7-9pm on August 1, 3, 5, 8 & 10. Zoom links will be sent the... continue reading |