Ministry News
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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… … read more
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A memorable return trip to Haiti
July 8th, 2010
Photo: Gil Hanke (with pick axe) digs a trench for the foundation of a security wall for a church and school in Mellier, Haiti. Photo by Kurtis Kraus By Gil HankeThis was unlike any of my earlier 30 overseas mission trips, but it is one that… … read more
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UMC membership increases worldwide
June 30th, 2010
As of Dec. 31, 2008, The United Methodist Church had approximately 11 million professing members and an additional 2.5 million baptized members in Africa, Europe, the U.S. and the Philippines. Compared … … read more
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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… … read more
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Theme, logo chosen for General Conference
June 25th, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS)—"Make Disciples of Jesus Christ to Transform the World" will be the theme for The United Methodist Church's 2012 General Conference, scheduled for April 24-May 4 in Tampa, Fla. The theme, selected by the Commission on the General… … read more
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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-… … read more