More Members/Church Turn Around Boot Camp

      Have you ever wondered about different ways to continue to build the membership of your church? Then you are not the only one. Between 140-150 people came together today for day one of the two-day workshop "More Members/Church Turn Around Boot Camp" in Covington, KY. Paul Nickerson, Senior Associate with Griffith Coaching Network, led the training sessions. Paul Nickerson has over 30 years experience in helping churches to build up their membership, by being a...

The Gathering Farm

The image we have in Revelation 21 is of a new earth where God has come to dwell with human beings. In it, we see the consummation of Christ’s work of reconciliation in three relationships: (1) between God and humanity, (2) between human beings and each other, and (3) between human beings and the earth. As God’s Church, we are called to be a sign, instrument, and foretaste of this coming reconciliation which we name the kingdom of God. What would such ministry look like in a local...

New Faith Community Snapshots of Hope

Path 1, a denomination-wide church-planting movement,  invited New Church Starts to share stories and pictures from the frontiers of ministry: real stories about individuals whose lives have been changed as a result of interacting with their new faith community. Path1 encouraged all people involved in new faith communities to share their snapshots of hope with the rest of the church and the world. Rev. Matt Johnson, pastor at The Community, a New Church Start in the Kentucky Conference,...

Cynthiana Church Members Help with East Bernstadt Tornado Cleanup

After the tornados caused so much damage in many locations throughout Kentucky, I too had the thought many of Kentuckians had, and that was, “What can I do to help?” On Tuesday, March 6, my wife, Sharon, was coming back home from a trip to Corbin and saw firsthand some of the damage along Interstate 75 just north of London. When she came home, Sharon told me of the damage and how we should do something. The next day after our Prayer Breakfast at First UMC Cynthiana, five of us...

Erlanger UMC Honors Military Veterans

The long-standing tradition of honoring military veterans continued at Erlanger United Methodist Church (Covington District) on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Church members invited family and friends who served in the various branches of the military services to be a part of the event during morning worship and to enjoy a terrific noon meal in our Fellowship Hall afterwards. Photos of many of the honored members and guests, in their military uniforms, were presented in a “slide show...

Wesley UMC Dedicates Parking Lot, Other Improvements

Members and friends of Wesley UMC in Ludlow (Covington District) held a special Worship Service on Sept. 18, 2011 to dedicate a number of property improvements to the glory of God.  Over 90 people attended the service to celebrate the blessing of having a parking lot adjacent to the church complete with a handicap accessible ramp and entrance to the sanctuary. Wesley UMC also dedicated interior improvements including the renovation of the narthex and installation of a media presentation...

Wesley Wednesdays Help Church Reach Out to Children

Wesley United Methodist Church (Covington District) in Ludlow recently finished its first year of a new outreach and discipleship program called Wesley Wednesdays. The congregation wanted to be more missionally involved in the neighborhood, and to do so in a way that was ongoing and consistent. Last fall, they launched "Wesley Wednesdays" a weekly evening program complete with a free meal and Christian Education programs for adults, youth, and children. A special emphasis was put on...

AC 2011 New Church Starts Video - The Community

To see more videos that were shown at  the 2011 Annual Conference click here.  ...

Children Celebrate Easter at Ida Spence

The Ida Spence UM Mission had a wonderful Easter celebration with over 100 children in worship. The children were ages 1-17 and came filled with excitement and praises. Easter baskets were made for each child with donations from UM Covington District churches-over 200 baskets were given in all. What an amazing way to celebrate the Risen Lord with precious children! Some of the 200-plus Easter baskets ready to be distributed...

NKU's Wesley Foundation to Host 24/7 Prayer Experience

  Next week the Wesley Foundation at Northern Kentucky University will be one of the hosts of the 24/7 Week of Prayer. A Baptist campus group is providing a 40x60 ft tent that will be set up on Saturday, April 16, 2011 on campus.   We'll set up prayer stations Sunday and Monday. The various campus ministries will host worship gatherings throughout the week. Including a collaborative worship experience called NKUNITE on Thursday...

Update on The Community Church Plant

The Community is a United Methodist church plant in Boone County (Covington District). Here are excerpts from an update from church planter Rev. Matt Johnson. Dear Friends,   While January and February might seem to be a slow after the Christmas rush, things have picked for your resident church planter!  On January 23rd we met together for the first time as The Community, gathering in the home of one of our members to read and discuss a book called Jim and Casper Go to Church. This...

"The Light of Christ on the Hill": Ida Spence Mission

I can't tell you the exact moment I fell in love with the Ida Spence UM Mission but that's exactly what has happened. I am the new Director of the Ida Spence UM Mission located in the City Heights government subsidized housing projects in Covington, Ky., and I must say that to some, it might seem like an unlikely fit, but to me....it's a deep honor to serve here. It is incredible to see children pouring through the doors Sunday afternoons for children's worship. Just last Sunday we had over...

Erlanger Recognizes Members' Dedication to Church, Community

On October 24, 2010, Erlanger United Methodist Church (Covington District) presented its 31st Annual Mayo Taylor Award to J. T. and Eloise Mulligan during the morning worship service. This award is presented each year to an individual or a couple who have demonstrated the same dedication the community and to EUMC as did Mr. Taylor. The Mulligans have been active in the life of EUMC since joining in 1975. Over the years they have served EUMC in the forefront as well as in the background. ...

Visit to Cinderella's Closet Helps Girls Feel like Princesses

Cinderella’s Closet is a dream come true for many high school girls who look forward to feeling like a princess at their prom. Part of the youth ministry of Immanuel UMC (Covington District), this program provides formal dresses and accessories to financially disadvantaged girls for free.  Erin Peterson, founder of Cinderella’s Closet and a member of Immanuel, was inspired by a trip to a consignment store, where she overheard a shopper asking about a gently used gown. The girl wanted the...