The mission of the West Ohio Conference is to equip local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Recent News
Bishop Names Ohio Episcopal Area Ta…
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung has named the members of the Ohio Episcopal Area Task Team and the consultant who will facilitate its work. The team consists of…
AC 25 Worship Leader Announced
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung has invited Mark Miller to serve as the worship leader of this year's annual conference. Mark is Professor of Church Music a…
What’s the Difference Between Elder…
In the United Methodist Church clergy are individuals called to set apart ministry to serve in leadership roles as ministers, deacons, elders, and lo…
Expanding Connections and United Wo…
This year, Expanding Connections Book Club will partner with United Women in Faith in their upcoming virtual book discussions. On Tuesday, Fe…
Monthly Learning Opportunities from…
All In Community (AIC), Ohio's United Methodists' modern-day, Biblical response to the impact and aftermath of mass incarceration, hosts many opportu…
Honoring Our History, Resourcing th…
Honoring Our History, Resourcing the Present, Looking to the Future Black History Month, observed every February in the United States and Canada s…
Church Should be a Sanctuary for Al…
“You are a hiding place for me, you preserve me from trouble, you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.” – Psalm 32:7 (NRSV) I ask you to jo…
Service to Celebrate Legacy of the…
The East and West Ohio Conferences of The United Methodist Church are coming together to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wit…
GO Awards Celebrate Innovation in M…
Last evening, 95 churches in the West Ohio Conference received more than $650,000 in grants celebrating innovation in ministry. The Bishop’s Go Award…
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Bishop Hee-Soo Jung
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung is the resident bishop of The Ohio Episcopal Area, encompassing both the East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences. The following pages contain information about Bishop Jung including his biography, call to ministry story, photos, Soul Food column and sermons.
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Upcoming Events
GMD Clergy - Day with…
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Saturday, February 22, 2025 in the Great Miami River District with…
GMD Laity - Day with…
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Saturday, February 22, 2025 in the Great Miami River District with…
East and West Ohio…
NEW EVENT DATE East and West Ohio Conferences to Commemorate MLK Day Together, February 23…
Green Church Training -…
The West Ohio Conference is excited to present the first Green Church Training for local churches…
Enneagram Type…
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding yourself and others through discovery,…
Hocking River District…
United Methodist Heritage LSM Advanced Course Instructor: Rev. Roger Grace This…
Encore Presentation with…
This is an encore presentation with Tim! There was such a wonderful response to Tim's first…
Volunteers in Mission (…
Are you planning a mission journey in 2025 or beyond? Join West Ohio for a Volunteers in Mission (…
Great Miami River…
Introduction to Servant Lay Ministry Instructors: Sandra Combs and Jack Hott This…