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Dr. Bill Wilson escorts Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball on a tour of the conference center in Charleston in this September 2012 photo.
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Director of Connectional Ministries announces retirement
Dr. William H. Wilson, director of connectional ministries and assistant to the bishop for the West Virginia Annual Conference, announced his retirement effective July 1, 2013.
In a January 3 letter to resident bishop, Sandra Steiner Ball, Wilson said that he's thankful for the opportunity he has had to serve in ministry for 40 years. "My ministry has included the local church, and hospital chaplaincy," he said. "As well as time on the cabinet as a district superintendent, and nine years in my current role."
Wilson will be honored along with other retiring clergy at the 2013 Annual Conference Session, which takes place June 6 - 9 at Wesley Chapel in Buckhannon, W.Va. He has accepted Bishop Steiner Ball's invitation to preach at this year's memorial service during conference June 6.
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Growing Your Church April 27 - 28
"I have experienced a complete shift in what I understand to be effective and faithful ministry." - Rev. Claire Sulgit-Horne, Fayetteville UMC
Members of Fayetteville UMC began their coaching journey three years ago with a Growing Your Church event at Chief Logan State Park. The church has seen more than 100 new faces since that time. Join the Congregational Development Team for another Growing Your Church event April 27 - 28. Register and learn more, but hurry! Space is limited. |
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Malaria: preventable, treatable, curable
Imagine No Malaria is an effort of the people of The United Methodist Church to raise $75 million to eliminate death and suffering from malaria in Africa by 2015. We seek a comprehensive approach to beating malaria through prevention, education, communication and treatment.
Check out these resources for raising awareness of Malaria in your church, and watch for more on how the people of the West Virginia Conference will join the fight to end the suffering.
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Malaria Ravages Poor in Kasungami, DRC
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Bishop Steiner Ball visiting districts By the end of April, Bishop Steiner Ball will visit every district in the West  | |
Bishop Steiner Ball addresses clergy and laity at St. Marks UMC, Charleston January 6.
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Virginia Conference. "Days in the District" are an opportunity for people around the Conference to get to know Bishop Steiner Ball! The bishop is asking a couple of questions during her time with laity and clergy: - What needs to change in the Conference?
- What traditions are important and should be maintained?
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