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    Podcast explores different perspective on issues within Israel

    3/18/2025
    As the war in Gaza continues, Todd Seifert, conference communications director, talks with Carol Ekdahl ...

    For this Nebraska church, the pies have it

    3/18/2025
    TEKAMAH, Neb. – It’s 3.14.  For science and math geeks, March 14 means it’s Pi Day. But in the basement of ...

    After 25 years, Selby transitioning leadership of Center for Pastoral Effectiveness

    3/12/2025
    After more than 25 years of serving nearly 1,500 clergy with his Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the ...

    Heart of Christ gets a transplant thanks to East Heights

    2/26/2025
    WICHITA – Down the hall from the sanctuary at East Heights United Methodist Church, where the congregation ...