The mission of the West Ohio Conference is to equip local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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Soul Food By Bishop Hee-Soo Jung
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…

MLK-Living the Dream
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…

Photo of Wes Souders and Don Wilson
Bishop Jung Announces Cabinet Appoi…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung intends to appoint the Rev. Wes Souders and the Rev. Don Wilson to the West Ohio Conference Cabinet effective July 1. Souders wil…

Green Church
Register for Green Church Training…

The West Ohio Conference will present the first Green Church Training for local churches, on Sunday, February 23, from 4:00-7:00pm at the Urban Farm…

Becoming Kin
”Becoming Kin” Selected as Next Nov…

Expanding Connection Book Club to read “Becoming Kin” for the next book discussion. The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, A…

Sorens
Encore Presentation with Author or…

Due to the response to the first-time visits with author, Tim Sorens, the West Ohio's Connectional Ministries Team will host a virtual conversation…

Mexico VIM
Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Team Le…

Are you planning a mission journey in 2025 or beyond? Join West Ohio for Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Team Leader Training! With an experienced team l…

What Does the United Methodist Chur…

"We affirm the dignity, worth and rights of migrants, immigrants and refugees, including displaced and stateless people. ... We urge United Methodist…

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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

Feb
17

Clergy Couples Retreat

Reconnect with your spouse in the beautiful environs of Mohican State Park! You’ll enjoy a…

Becoming Kin
Feb
19

Expanding Connection…

Expanding Connection Book Club to read Becoming Kin. The invented history of the Western…

Feb
18

Laity Discernment…

Do you feel God's call on your life but are uncertain how to discern that call or what to do next…

Bishop Jung portrait
Feb
20

SRD Laity - Day with…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Thursday, February 20, 2025 in the Scioto River District with…

Walter Strickland II
Feb
21

Webinar – Swing Low: A…

Mosaic Church invites you to join them for an engaging and insightul webinar with renowned scholar…

Bishop Jung portrait
Feb
20

SRD Clergy - Day with…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Thursday, February 20, 2025 in the Scioto River District with…

Bishop Jung portrait
Feb
22

GMD Clergy - Day with…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Saturday, February 22, 2025 in the Great Miami River District with…

Bishop Jung portrait
Feb
22

GMD Laity - Day with…

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung will spend Saturday, February 22, 2025 in the Great Miami River District with…

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Feb
23

East and West Ohio…

NEW EVENT DATE East and West Ohio Conferences to Commemorate MLK Day Together, February 23…