Did You Know?

Greetings all – yes I know … most Fridays I start this little time together with “Roy’s Ramblings”. But, today I just need to pass on some information and so … “Did You Know?” Seems better.

So with that said,  I pulled this information from an article from The Global United Methodist Website: Did You Know that Bishop Tracy S. Malone has been assigned as the resident bishop for the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church, effective September 1, 2024. She was elected to the episcopacy at the 2016 North Central Jurisdictional Conference and has been serving as the resident bishop of the East Ohio Conference.

Bishop Malone is one of the most influential people in The United Methodist Church world wide. From being a teenage preacher to serving as the president of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women, God has been preparing Malone to lead the denomination as the president of the Council of Bishops, a responsibility she assumed in April 2024.

Raised by the late Rev. Willie and late mother April Smith in the United Methodist faith, Malone answered her call to ministry at 13. Shortly after, she experienced a pivotal moment in her life while attending the Maceo D. Pembroke Institute, a ministry of Black Methodists for Church Renewal, at Garrett Theological seminary, the first step in a long journey of rich leadership development and spiritual growth.  

During her ministry, Malone has pastored several churches in the Northern Illinois Conference, represented that conference at four General and Jurisdictional Conferences, served as a district superintendent, served as the dean of the Cabinet and was the first female bishop of that conference. She is a published author and has taught at universities. Since becoming bishop, her unwavering commitment to women in ministry has only strengthened. Most recently she was honored with the unveiling of the Bishop Tracy S. Malone Hall of Residence for female students at Africa University.

Beyond her professional achievements, Malone cherishes her family, including her husband, Derrick, and their two daughters. She prioritizes family time and emphasizes the importance of finding balance, believing that nurturing her family strengthens her ministry. Through her leadership, Malone continues to inspire hope and reconciliation within The United Methodist Church. (Written by: Aileen Delgado)

And now an invite from our District Superintendent – In Suk Peebles:

I’d like to extend an invitation to Pastors, Staff, and Laity in your church to meet with Bishop Malone: between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. September 25, 2024.
Location: Bloomington First UMC
It is an informal time for bishop Malone to meet & greet with pastors and laity of both local church and extension ministries.
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In Suk Peebles
Superintendent, Southeast District
Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church

There will be a sign up sheet on the back table Sunday so that we will have an idea of how many plan to attend.