History of the Central Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (Classic Reprint): Illustrated 1856 1913 - Couverture souple

Elias D. Whitlock

 
9781332263653: History of the Central Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (Classic Reprint): Illustrated 1856 1913

Synopsis

Discover the story of Methodism in Central Ohio, from rugged beginnings to a unified future. This illustrated history traces the Central Ohio Conference’s formation, growth, and its 1913 consolidation into the West Ohio Conference, revealing how faith, education, and community shaped the region.

This book draws on church records, minutes, autobiographies, and institutional histories to illuminate the people, places, and events that defined Methodism in western Ohio. It weaves together biographical sketches, institutional milestones, and social context to show religion’s role in education, philanthropy, and civic life.


  • Key leaders and the qualities that shaped a rugged, influential church movement.

  • Educational landmarks like Ohio Wesleyan University and Ohio Northern University, and their impact on the region.

  • Philanthropy and benevolent work through institutions such as Christ Hospital and Flower Hospital.

  • The 1913 merger forming the West Ohio Annual Conference and its implications for church life.



Ideal for readers of regional religious history and those curious about how Methodism shaped communities across Ohio.

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