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CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES

The East Ohio Conference Connectional Ministries team supports and equips pastors, congregations, and faith communities by:

• providing guidance and resources from all levels of The United Methodist Church connection; and
• engaging in meaningful conversations about and developing ministry, mission, and advocacy resources for: discipleship, evangelism, strategic ministries, missions and community engagement, multicultural ministries, spiritual formation, young people’s ministries, and camps and retreat ministries.

Conference Leadership
If you or someone you know is interested in serving on a conference board or committee, please complete the survey below. Keep in mind this does not mean you or the person you suggest will be placed in a conference leadership position. The Leadership Committee will review responses and reach out as they nominate people to fill vacancies. Contact Melanie Thomas by e-mail if you have any questions.

Leadership Interest Survey

Conference Leadership is published on page 10 of The Journal. This report reflects conference leadership as of July 1, 2024. If you need a current leadership list or the e-mail of a specific person on conference leadership, please contact Melanie Thomas, Connectional Ministries administrative assistant, by e-mail or by phone at (330) 499-3972 ext. 102.

Connectional Ministries Departments & Staff

 

Connectional Ministries
Rev. Ed Fashbaugh, Executive Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 136

 

Strategic Ministries
Rev. Beth Ortiz, Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 129

Missions & Community Engagement
Rev. Kathy Dickriede, Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 114

Multicultural Ministries
Will Fenton-Jones, Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 117

Young People’s Ministries
Tim Beck, Co-Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 103

Pastor Christy Suffecool, Co-Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 116

Camps & Retreat Ministries
Rev. Gary Jones, Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 120

Spiritual Formation
Rev. Gary Jones, Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 120

Higher Education
Pastor Christy Suffecool, Co-Director
E-mail, (330) 499-3972 ext. 116