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Meet Kentucky’s first scouting ministry specialist
July 26th, 2010
Photo: Andrew Baker, the first scouting ministry specialist in Kentucky, celebrates Pinewood Derby victories with Christian Best, a member of his Tiger Cub den. FRANKFORT, Ky. –– Andrew Baker dropped out of scouting before he developed relationships with older Scouts and adult leaders.However, as the first scouting ministry specialist… … read more
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Scouting ministry specialist expands church’s outreach
July 21st, 2010
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ––First UMC in Moore, Okla., has chartered a Scout troop for 70 years, but few people knew much about the troop. Also, few people were aware that the church also sponsors Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and a Venturing Crew. That changed when Marvin White was named the first Oklahoma Conference scouting ministry specialist.… … read more
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Six Southeastern Jurisdiction pastors honored for men's ministry
July 21st, 2010
Six local pastors, including the first female, received G. Ross Freeman Leadership Awards for 2010.Sharma LewisThe Rev. Sharma D. Lewis, pastor of Wesley Chapel UMC, McDonough, Ga., received the award for her commitment to the work of the men at her church. Her ministry resulted in phenomenal growth both in number and in spirit. “Rev. Lewis boldly preaches and … … read more
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U.S. annual conferences report declining numbers
July 21st, 2010
By Heather Hahn(UMNS) --United Methodists across the United States rejoiced to see old friends and celebrated their shared faith at annual conference gatherings this spring and summer. But when the time came for reports on membership and attendance, the news was often sobering.The pews at many churches are emptier this year.In statistical reports from… … read more