by Sam Duenckel | Oct 1, 2025 | News, Virginia News
By Hunter BrynThere is a clear shift happening within The United Methodist Church toward a greater understanding of extension ministry. One extension ministry, chaplaincy, is increasingly recognized not as a side ministry but as a vital extension of the church’s...
by Sam Duenckel | Sep 30, 2025 | Bishop Sue News, News, Virginia News
September 30, 2025Changes to H1-B ProcessDear clergy and laity of the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church,Grace and peace to you in the name of the One who was, who is, and who is to come. I write to you this day gladdened by the many ways in which you...
by Sam Duenckel | Sep 26, 2025 | News, Virginia News
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page, current Director for the Office of Connection & Innovation, will transition from his position effective November 1,2025 to become the Director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C....
by Sam Duenckel | Sep 9, 2025 | News, Virginia News
The Virginia Conference is pleased to announce Kim Johnson as Director of Resourcing effective September 8, 2025. This full-time, collaborative position will resource the conference, five districts (Coastal Virginia, Mission Rivers, Mountain View, Shenandoah River,...
by Madeline White | Aug 21, 2025 | News, Virginia News
August 21, 2025 Leadership of Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) announced yesterday, August 20, that the university will become Batten University effective July 1, 2026. This decision was made by unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees. The name change reflects the...
by Sam Duenckel | Aug 12, 2025 | News, Virginia News
God is doing something new! Rev. Nancy Robinson has accepted the position of Global Missions Coordinator with the conference Office of Missional & Community Engagement. Nancy will serve within the office as a liaison between the Board of Global Ministries and the...
