HIGHER EDUCATION
The East Ohio Conference supports and awards grants to undergraduate campus ministries to empower them to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Details can be found on the application below. Questions about this grant can be sent to Rev. Dr. Tim Morrison, Chair of the East Ohio Conference Board of Higher Education & Christian Campus Ministry (BHECCM) by e-mail. The application for 2026 funding is due March 7, 2025.
Collegiate Ministry Grant Details and Application
Passion for excellence, in both higher education and ministry, is an important part of our Wesleyan heritage. Since its earliest days, the church has provided training and support for those who are called into professional ministry, and access to higher education to all who desire it. Concern for these areas of our common life led the East Ohio Conference to establish the Board of Higher Education & Campus Ministry, which encompasses the following areas:
Baldwin Wallace University
Rev. Charles "CJ" Harkness
Director, Spiritual Life
275 Eastland Rd.
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 826-2426
E-mail
The Porch: Berea UMC Campus Ministry
Led by Judy Hammer
170 Seminary St.
Berea, Ohio 44017
(440) 234-3525 ext. 104
E-mail
Ohio Northern University
Rev. David Macdonald
University Chaplain
525 S Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 772-2200
E-mail
Ohio Wesleyan University
Dr. Chad Johns
Univerity Chaplain
61 S Sandusky St.,
Delaware, OH 43015
E-mail
Otterbein University
Rev. Dr. Judy Guion-Utsler
University Chaplain
1 S Grove St.
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 823-1409
E-mail
University of Mount Union
Rev. Dr. Timothy Morrison
University Chaplain
1972 Clark Ave.,
Alliance, OH 44601
E-mail
Central State University
Rev. Kima Cunningham
Director, Interfaith Campus Ministry
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 386, Wilberforce, OH 45824
(937) 689-4715
E-mail
Kent State University - Kent
Rev. Lauren O’Dell-Scott
Director, United Christian Ministries
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 646, Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-5687
E-mail
Kent State University - Stark
Rev. Ryan Johanning
Executive Director, Interfaith Campus Ministry
133D Main Hall
(330) 244-3282
E-mail
United Protestant Campus Ministries - Cleveland
Rev. Shelley Nelson-Bridger
Executive Director, United Protestant Campus Ministries (serving Tri-C Metro, Cleveland State University, and Case Western Reserve University)
Physical Address: Case Western Reserve University (11111 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106) Thwing Center 318B, Cleveland, OH 44106
Mailing Address: 11459 Mayfield Rd., Suite 555, Cleveland, OH 44106
(440) 494-6259
E-mail
Pastor Christy Suffecool
Connectional Ministries Office
Young People's Ministries Co-Director
Ext. 116
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.