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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

  • 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

  • Turner Center to help certify future specialists in men’s ministry

    June 18th, 2010

    Photo left to right: Dr. James Hudnut-Beumler, dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School; M. Douglas Meeks, director of the Turner Center, Cal Turner Jr., and J. Thomas Laney, associate director of Turner programs. NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– The Nashville-based Turner Center for Church Leadership and Congregational Development will help certify future men… … read more

  • Lee Donley receives the Harry Denman Award

    June 4th, 2010

    ADRIAN, Mich. -- Lee Donley, president of the North Central Jurisdiction UM Men, received the Harry Denman Evangelism Award from the Detroit Annual Conference, meeting last May in Adrian. “Lee has a heart bigger than his chest,” said the Rev. Doug McMunn, pastor of Oxford UMC where Donley teaches a 5th grade class, organizes potato drops and… … read more