Speakers selected for 2013 National Gathering of UM Men

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Don Davis

An 11-year veteran NFL player, a UM bishop, the president of Man in the Mirror, and the pastor of a growing congregation will headline the 11th National Gathering of United Methodist Men.&l...

American Idol star to sing at National Gathering

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Phil Stacey, one of the top five finalists on season six of the American Idol television show, will be the featured singer for the July 11-14, 2013, National Gathering of UM Men in Nashville.

“From the ins...

UM Men – The year in review

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Participants in the 2011 World Methodist Conference package 101,000 dehydrated meals as part of a Stop Hunger Now event sponsored by United Methodist Men.

NAS...

Host a MLK Sunday Supper

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Martin Luther King Jr.’s kitchen in Montgomery, Ala. Photo courtesy of Leslie Clagett

On Sunday, January 15, 2012, you are invited to participate in a community-by-community, nationwide con...

Thanksgiving song to benefit the hungry

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The Society of St. Andrew, a partner organization of the General Commission on United Methodist Men, has teamed up with singer Doug Allen and songwriter Sam Zamarripa to produce “The Song of Thanksgiving.”

T...

General Conference delegates asked to reduce budgets for general agencies

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The Connectional Table and the General Council on Finance and Administration will ask General Conference delegates to approve a $603 million budget for seven general church apportionments during the 2013-2016 quadrennium.

Ethnic-minority delegates troubled by restructuring plans

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: UM Bishops Felton May (left) and Marcus Matthews (center) join with Erin Hawkins for worship during a gathering at Turning Point UMC in Trenton, N.J., for ethnic delegates to the 2012 General Conference. Hawkins is top staff execu...

Bishops support church restructure proposal.

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Bishop Mike Lowry reads questions about Interim Operations Team recommendations at the Council of Bishops meeting in Lake Junaluska, N.C. UMNS photo by Ronny Perry.

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Former Houston police officer sees himself in movie

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Adam and Shane search a house in the movie "Courageous."

HOUSTON, Texas –– “It was as if the writer had been in my shirt pocket ...

Proposed changes to church structure will affect UM Men

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

When delegates to General Conference meet April 24-May 4 in Tampa, Fla., they will be asked to approve a new structure for the United Methodist Church.

The recommended structural changes come out of the multiyear Ca...

Men’s ministry agency celebrates achievements, ponders future

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Bishop James King (left), president of the General Commission on United Methodist Men, chats with and Gil Hanke, top staff executive of the commission, following the presentation of expressions of appreciation to board m...

World Methodist Conference participants package more than 100,000 meals for children

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Participants in the World Methodist Conference in Durban, South Africa, place dehydrated meals into plastic packets, seal them and prepare them for delivery to school children in the area. Photo courtesy of Ken Howle, W...

‘Bold’ changes proposed for church structure

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Bishop John Hopkins leads the Connectional Table in processing a report on possible church restructuring. UMNS photos by Mike DuBose.

Connecting again in Haiti

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Gil Hanke carries cinder blocks to build the walls of the church at La Temblay, Haiti

By Gil Hanke

LA TEMBLAY, Haiti –– This su...

Desert Southwest Conference churches encourage members to mentor children of incarcerated adults

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Members attending the June 1 introduction of Amachi Partnership to Desert Southwest Conference and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Central Arizona include: L-R (seated), Rev. Bob Holliday, Amachi coordinator and pastor First UMC, Saff...

Austin District UMM president aids tsunami victims

Tue, 31 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: A fishing boat is noticeably out of place after being swept ashore during a massive tsunami that devastated Ofunato, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew M. Bradley.

United Methodist Men to sponsor food packaging event in South Africa

Fri, 20 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– Regional groups of United Methodist Men have agreed to raise $10,000 for a food packaging event during the August 4-8 World Methodist Conference www.worldmethodistcouncil.org in Durban, South Africa.

A Rolling Flood of Need

Fri, 13 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Gil Hanke assess equipment needs in tornado ravaged area

Photo:A family in Moulton, Ala., survived an April tornado by hiding in a hallway next to their laundry room. An 11-yea...

Tornadoes destroy churches, but not spirit

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Vaughn United Methodist Church in Griffin, Ga., stands open to the elements after a tornado stripped away the wall. A UMNS photo by the Rev. Mike Cash.

Scout troop energizes Hawaiian church

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo Hawaiian Scouts pound mochi, a traditional New Year’s food.

KA¯NE‘OHE, Hawaii–– Previously unchurched families are joining Kahalu&rsqu...

United Methodists to take DISCIPLE Bible Study to prisoners in six states

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.C. –– Mark C. Hicks, executive director of DISCIPLE Bible Outreach Ministries, and Gilbert C. Hanke, top staff executive of the General Commission on UM Men, announce plans to recruit and train persons to teach DIS...

Questions and Answers about the disaster in Japan

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: A building in Ibaragi Prefecture is swept by a tsunami in northeastern Japan.
A UMNS web-only photo courtesy of UMCOR.A UMNS Report by Linda Bloom

The United Methodis...

New grant enables commission to recruit additional mentors for children of incarcerated parents

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Larry Coppock, coordinator of the Amachi program for the General Commission on United Methodist Men, hangs onto a hand railing to avoid being pushed into a YMCA pool by his little brother, Calvin. Coppock arranged for swimming ...

United Methodist Men expand ministries

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– United Methodist Men will expand their ministries to include DISCIPLE Bible Study in prisons, packaging events for Stop Hunger Now, training webinars and new resources.

The National As...

United Methodist Men invited to take DISCIPLE Bible Study to state prisons

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Mark Hicks, president of Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries, speaks to a March 5 session of the National Association of Conference Presidents

NASHVILLE, Tenn. &nda...

Conference presidents of UM Men urge churches to expand their ministries to men

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Conference presidents of United Methodist Men and conference prayer advocates gather outside the Upper Room Chapel during their March 3-6 meeting in Nashville.

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Hanke nominated as United Methodist of the year

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Gilbert C. Hanke, top staff executive of the General Commission on United Methodist Men, is one of 11 persons nominated as “United Methodist of the Year.”

The United Methodist Reporter

United Methodist Men -- The Year in Review

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Gil Hanke, top staff executive of UM Men, digs a trench for a new security wall in Mellier, Haiti

United Methodist Men began the year praying, raising funds, and recruiting volunteers to help the peo...

Connectional Table creates ‘advisory group on steroids’

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Rev. Darryl Barrow, Connectional Table member, receives communion from the Rev. Enrique Hernandez from the Tennessee Annual (regional) Conference. The Connectional Table met November 15-17 in Franklin, Tenn.
UMNS photos by...

Cub Scout becomes youngest recipient of the Good Samaritan Award

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. ––– Eight-year-old Gary Ancrile received a Good Samaritan Award for his actions following his teacher’s grand mal seizure.

On Monday, April 19, Courtney Knowles wa...

UM Men join women in campaign against domestic violence

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. United Methodist Women and United Methodist Men have joined forces to stand with women against domestic violence. A UMNS photo illustration by Ronny Perry.
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West Virginia establishes fund to support scouting ministries

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Larry Coppock, director of scouting ministries stands behind West Virginia Conference leaders signing a letter of agreement to create a fund for scouting ministries within the state. Men signing the agreement (left to right) ar...

UM Men launch prison ministries

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–– The General Commission on UM Men has forged a partnership with DISCIPLE Bible Outreach Ministries of North Carolina in order to bring DISCIPLE Bible study to prisons across the U.S.

Agency seeks volunteers to replace director of men's ministry

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– After 13 years of service as the director of men’s ministry of the General Commission on United Methodist Men, Larry Malone will retire on Dec. 31, 2010.

The 21-member commis...

Seventy six sign up as scouting ministry specialists

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Venturing Crew of Helena (Ala.) UMC tackles the rapids of the Ocoee River during a monthly high-adventure outing. Scouting ministry specialist will help neighboring churches learn about Venturing as a way to expand their ministry to ...

More than 5,000 Scouts attend worship service during National Jamboree

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Gil Hanke, top staff executive of the Commission on United Methodist Men, discusses Nothing But Nets and Strength for Service with Scouts visiting the United Methodist exhibition area. UMNS Photo by Neill Caldwell.

A memorable return trip to Haiti

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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

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Larry Malone to retire at end of year

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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 wil...

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

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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.

United Methodists package 6.5 million hunger packets

Tue, 25 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

UMNS photo by Bob Merkle
Men and women in Lynchburg, Va. package Stop Hunger Now packets for Haiti

Over the past ten years, some 35,000 United Methodists in the U.S. have ...

Bishop Owen dies

Tue, 18 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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 Ar...

Commission Staff Recovering from Nashville Floods

Wed, 05 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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...

Church addresses abuses in Philippines

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Protesters ask for the release of Dr. Alexis Montes and 42 other medical caregivers who were arrested while attending a Community Medicine Development Foundation training seminar. A court in the Philippines has refused to release them from ...

UM Men, Women confront domestic violence

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT

United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women have agreed to a first-of-its kind joint effort to stand with women against domestic violence.

The organizations agreed to collaborate on domestic violence programs, training a...

United Methodist map to change in June

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Bishop Hee-Soo Jung serves Holy Communion during the Northern Illinois
Annual Conference’s 2009 meeting. A UMNS Web-only file photo courtesy
of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference.

United Methodist Men

World War II pilot inducted into John Wesley Society

Will restructuring cut vital ministry?

Proposed budget reductions will affect men’s ministry

Electrical engineer named scouting ministry specialist in Missouri

High expectations will surround Tampa gathering

Speakers selected for 2013 National Gathering of UM Men

American Idol star to sing at National Gathering

UM Men – The year in review

Host a MLK Sunday Supper

Thanksgiving song to benefit the hungry

General Conference delegates asked to reduce budgets for general agencies

Ethnic-minority delegates troubled by restructuring plans

Bishops support church restructure proposal.

Former Houston police officer sees himself in movie

Proposed changes to church structure will affect UM Men

Men’s ministry agency celebrates achievements, ponders future

World Methodist Conference participants package more than 100,000 meals for children

‘Bold’ changes proposed for church structure

Connecting again in Haiti

Desert Southwest Conference churches encourage members to mentor children of incarcerated adults

Austin District UMM president aids tsunami victims

United Methodist Men to sponsor food packaging event in South Africa

A Rolling Flood of Need

Tornadoes destroy churches, but not spirit

Scout troop energizes Hawaiian church

United Methodists to take DISCIPLE Bible Study to prisoners in six states

Questions and Answers about the disaster in Japan

New grant enables commission to recruit additional mentors for children of incarcerated parents

United Methodist Men expand ministries

United Methodist Men invited to take DISCIPLE Bible Study to state prisons

Conference presidents of UM Men urge churches to expand their ministries to men

Hanke nominated as United Methodist of the year

United Methodist Men -- The Year in Review

Connectional Table creates ‘advisory group on steroids’

Cub Scout becomes youngest recipient of the Good Samaritan Award

UM Men join women in campaign against domestic violence

West Virginia establishes fund to support scouting ministries

UM Men launch prison ministries

Agency seeks volunteers to replace director of men's ministry

Seventy six sign up as scouting ministry specialists

More than 5,000 Scouts attend worship service during National Jamboree

A memorable return trip to Haiti

Larry Malone to retire at end of year

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

United Methodists package 6.5 million hunger packets

Bishop Owen dies

Commission Staff Recovering from Nashville Floods

Church addresses abuses in Philippines

UM Men, Women confront domestic violence

United Methodist map to change in June