News

  • Research shows support for four areas of focus

    May 19th, 2010

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– Research conducted by UM Communications reveals widespread denominational support for the Church’s four Areas of Focus, adopted by the 2008 General Conference.“The research shows that most respondents believe that the Areas of Focus are very important for the church,” said the Rev. Larry Hollon, chief executive of… … read more

  • Commission Staff Recovering from Nashville Floods

    May 5th, 2010

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– The roof of the General Commission on United Methodist Men  office was already damaged, but the 13.5 inches of rain that fell upon the Nashville area during 48 hours beginning May 1, exacerbated the situation. The agency is now planning to have a new roof installed as quickly as possible.The leaks in the offices… … read more

  • Korean and Filipino men join international hunger relief effort

    April 12th, 2010

    Photo: Larry Malone with Aeta jungle survival expert. Methodist men in Korea and United Methodist men in the Philippines are planning to establish Stop Hunger Now facilities in their countries to benefit hungry people in Asia.  Larry Malone, president of the World Methodist Council men's affiliate (the World Fellowship of Methodist and Uniting Church Men… … read more

  • United Methodist Men begin new chapter

    March 10th, 2010

    Conference presidents of United Methodist Men pray for one of their colleagues during their annual meeting in Nashville. A UMNS photo by Ronny Perry. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS)—United Methodist Men want to be known less as a group of retired old men eating out and more as advocates for the hungry.Marking a new era, the organization has elected… … read more