East Ohio Conference

East Ohio Conference

  • Facebook Instagram Twitter Vimeo Flickr

≡
  • About Us
    • Welcome/Vision
    • Bishop's Office
    • Conference Staff
    • The Cabinet
    • Districts/Churches
    • #BeUMC Campaign
    • Annual Conference
    • Jurisdictional Conference
    • General Conference
    • General Agencies of The UMC
    • Christian Family Credit Union
    • Methodist Foundation of Ohio
  • Ministries
    • Fresh Starts & New Beginnings
    • Discipleship Ministries
    • Connectional Ministries
    • Missions & Community Engagement
    • Multicultural Ministries
    • Engagement with Children,
      Youth and Young Adults
    • Higher Education
    • Camps & Retreat Ministries
    • Faith Formation
  • Disaster Response
    • When Disasters Strike
    • EOC Disaster Response Plan
    • Disaster Response Coordinators
    • Early Response Teams
  • Clergy
    • Clergy Covenant
    • Pathways to Ministry
    • Board of Ministry
    • Order of Elders
    • Order of Deacons
    • Fellowship of Local Pastors
    • Retired Pastors
    • Clergy Directory
    • Clergy Well-Being
    • Spiritual Director Directory
    • Changing Pastors?
    • Continuing Education
    • Sexual Ethics Policy
  • Laity
    • Pathways to Ministry
    • Board of Laity
    • Lay Leaders
    • Lay Servants
    • Spiritual Director Directory
    • United Women in Faith
    • General Agencies of The UMC
  • Finance/Benefits
    • Financial & Administrative Services
    • Online Forms
    • Online Payments
    • Shared Ministry/Stewardship
    • Health Benefits
    • HealthFlex Wellness
    • Clergy Pensions
    • Death & Disability Benefits
  • Communications
    • About the Office
    • #BeUMC Campaign
    • Storyboard Podcast
    • Church Websites 411
    • Social Media 411
    • CCLI & CVLI Licensing
    • E-News
  • News
    • East Ohio News
    • E-News
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
  • Resources
    • Conference Journal
    • #BeUMC Campaign
    • CCLI & CVLI Licensing
    • Lighthouse Churches
    • Portico Online Learning
    • Resilient Leadership
    • Royal Family KIDS Camp
    • Stand Against Racism
    • Black History Month
    • Immigration
    • Stand with Ukraine
    • The Rule of Christ
    • Safe Sanctuaries
    • Spiritual Director Directory
    • Archives and History
    • General Agencies of The UMC
    • UMC Find-A-Church
  • Calendar
    • View Calendar
    • Suggest Calendar Event
  • Events Registration

Home | Ministries | Discipleship Ministries

DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES


Rooted in Christ. Growing in Grace. Living the Mission.

At the heart of the Christian journey is discipleship — walking together in faith, growing in Christ, and living out the Gospel in real and transformative ways. The Office of Discipleship Ministries is here to equip and encourage churches across our conferences to cultivate a culture of deep, grace-filled discipleship rooted in small groups and shared life.

We believe discipleship isn’t a program — it’s a way of life. Through small group communities, people are invited to journey together, ask honest questions, support one another, and become more like Christ in the process. This kind of life-on-life discipleship changes hearts, churches, and communities.

What We Do

  • Support for Small Group Discipleship
    Resources, training, and coaching to help churches develop intentional, relational discipleship groups.
  • Church Revitalization
    Practical support for congregations seeking spiritual renewal, renewed mission, and thriving community life.
  • Leadership Development
    Tools, cohorts, and encouragement for lay and clergy leaders to grow in faithful and effective leadership.
  • Collaborative Ministry
    We work closely with the Office of Connectional Ministries and the Office of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings to offer integrated support for new ministries, ministries for all ages, and connectional vitality.

Let’s Journey Together

Wherever your church is on the journey — whether seeking renewal, launching a new group, or supporting your leaders — the Office of Discipleship Ministries is here to walk alongside you. Together, we can nurture faithful communities that reflect Christ’s love and bring transformation to the world.

 

≡
  • Discipleship Ministries
  • Discipleship
  • Lighthouse Churches
  • Portico Online Learning
  • Resilient Leadership
  • MissionInsite
  • Coaching
  • Healthy Church Transitions
  • General Agencies of The UMC


Rev. Beth Ortiz

Rev. Beth Ortiz
Executive Director, Discipleship Ministries
Ext. 129

Social Media

Instagram

The East Ohio Conference Office:
located in North Canton, OH,
near Akron-Canton Airport.

Address:
8800 Cleveland Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone:
(330) 499-3972

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • ABOUT US:
  • Bishop's Office
  • Districts/Churches
  • Conference Staff
  • © East Ohio Conference. All Rights Reserved.
  • POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
  • Safe Sanctuaries
  • Sexual Ethics
  • CCLI & CVLI Licensing
  • Terms of Use Policies
  • RESOURCES:
  • Conference Journal
  • E-News
  • News Archives
  • Archives and History
  • EAST OHIO CONFERENCE
  • 8800 Cleveland Ave. NW
  • North Canton, OH 44720 Map
  • (330) 499-3972
  • www.eocumc.com