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  • Larry Malone to retire at end of year

    June 30th, 2010

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– After 13 years of service as the director of men’s ministry of the General Commission on UM Men, Larry Malone will retire on Dec. 31, 2010.The popular speaker and leader will continue to serve as president of the men’s affiliate of the World Methodist Council and a leader in the Stop Hunger Now effort to … … 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

  • Bishop Owen dies

    May 18th, 2010

    Bishop Ray Owen, 78, the first president of the General Commission on United Methodist Men (1997-2000), died Saturday, May 15. Bishop Owen was born April 21, 1932 in Gleason, Tenn. He served in the United States Army for 12 years. He was elected bishop in 1992, and he was appointed to the San Antonio Area where he served the Southwest Texas and Rio … … 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