NORTH CENTRAL OHIO– Biblical faith grabbed headlines for the Buckeye Bible Belt in 2019. Just one day after the newly-elected Governor Mike DeWine was sworn in on nine Bibles, area clergymen from one hundred and fifty congregations held a press conference at BibleWalk Museum to declare the “Year of the
MANSFIELD — Richland County clergy thought they could take their County Treasurer’s word to the bank. After reminding him of his obligations, the Treasurer finally put his money where his mouth was. In 2017, leading clergymen from forty different local congregations wrote a letter requesting County Treasurer Bart Hamilton and
MANSFIELD — State lawmakers have outlawed the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction Movement, (BDS) in Ohio, but according to one faith-based Israeli advocate, the Richland County Treasurer’s office needs to get with the program. Last year, media outlets from Latin America to the Holy Land reported on the pro-Israeli advocacy of
ONTARIO — Recently retired Major General and former Knesset Member Eyal Ben-Reuven received applause and a warm reception from North Central Ohio. Last week Sar Shalom Center hosted the highly-decorated officer of the Israeli Defense Forces with open arms for a “Stand for Israel” event. “I am deeply humbled to
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House may become the first state legislative body in the entire nation to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli state. If the House resolution is passed, north central Ohio-with its close-knit Israeli friendship, will have played a key role in helping it cross the
The Bible is coming to life beyond belief in the heartland of the Buckeye State. Clergymen from Richland County, Ohio are reclaiming the nexus between church and state and proving they are the juggernaut that can bring social change to their region. Reverend El Akuchie (Photo courtesy of Frontlines Ohio)
ONTARIO — This past weekend Sar Shalom Center hosted a “Stand with Israel” assembly sponsored by the Richland Community Prayer Network and the Israeli Leadership Institute (ILI). One of five scheduled events in the state, the gathering celebrated the seventieth anniversary of the rebirth of Israel and raised funds to
MANSFIELD — In light of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction (BDS) Movement targeting Israel, the local faith community successfully lobbied Richland County officials to invest in Israeli bonds. Forty area clergy, along with the Baptist for Israel Institute discussed with County Treasurer Bart Hamilton and the Richland County Commissioner Board
