United Methodist Men

Register your UMM 'Change the World' event

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In 2012, the church will come together, not only for General Conference, but also to change the world by expressing justice and co...

Little brother becomes pastor to big brother

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Cliff Fanning served as a big brother to 10-year old Kevass Harding after he stole candy from a candy machine.

That relationship through the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization helped Kevass develop spiritually and physically...

Take your men to a movie

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

ALBANY Ga.–– Take your UM Men organization to see Courageous, a film produced by the pastors of Sherwood Church in Albany, Ga.

The movie, which opens Friday, Sept. 30, is about four fathers in la...

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

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

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

Scouting Makes Boys into Christian Men

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Some churches think of Scout troops and Cub packs as annoying groups that simply use the church as a meeting space. On the contrary, the presence of hundreds of unchurched youth meeting in our churches offers an opportunity for congregations to mi...

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...

Virginia Man certified as men’s ministry specialist

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Johnnie Draughon (center) receives a certificate as a men’s ministry specialist from the Rev. Milt Marks, pastor of Community UMC, and his wife, Marilyn.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. &am...

In Memoriam - The Rev. Brady Forman

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT

BAKER, La. –– The Rev. Brady Forman, 84 a retired clergy member of Louisiana conference, died April 4, 2011.

A US Navy veteran of World War II, he attended Centenary College and Louisiana State University...

Wichita event features two bishops and outstanding preachers

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Bishop Scott Jones

WICHITA, Kan. –– An awesome lineup of speakers, a former prison inmate, a potato drop, outstanding singing, and fellowship with men thro...

Inmates offer Lenten thoughts on God’s love

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Eric Sewell, left, and Brad Major hold a copy of the 2011 Lenten Devotional, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. Both men, members of Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin, Tenn., contributed personal reflections....

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...

Mission minded man willing to help Ohio churches minister to men

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ––The General Commission on United Methodist Men has certified and commissioned Ron Cramer, a member of Jefferson (Ohio) United Methodist Church, to serve as a men’s ministry specialist in the East Oh...

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 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...

United Methodists to take DISCIPLE Bible Study to 14 Tennessee prisons

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Mark Hicks, executive director of DISICIPLE Bible Outreach Ministries of North Carolina

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –– Representatives from three annual confere...

In memoriam

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jack Edward Saunders

TAMPA, Fla. –– Jack Edward Saunders, 66, a leader in United Methodist scouting ministries, died Dec. 10, 2010.
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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...

UM Men receive $25,000 grant to launch Disciple Bible study in prisons

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

FRANKLIN, Tenn. The General Commission on UM Men received a $25,000 to launch Disciple Bible study programs in male prisons within five states.

The grant from the World Service Contigency program will expand prison ministries n...

2011 Upper Room Disciplines

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The General Commission on United Methodist Men has made arrangements with the Upper Room to be able to offer The Upper Room Disciplines 2011: A Book of Daily Devotions directly to our constituents.

To order...

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...

Some 350 UM men and youth attend Duke football game

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Chad Gross, former University of Alabama football player, asks men and youth attending a Sept. 25 worship service at Asbury UMC in Durham, N.C., to raise their hands to symbolize their surrender to God’s Kingdom.

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.

In Memoriam

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ruby G. King, 94, mother of Bishop James King, president of the General Commission on UM Men, died Aug. 27, 2010.

In 1937, she began teaching at a grade school in Clay County, Ala. While teaching at Glades Elementary School ...

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.

Meet Kentucky’s first scouting ministry specialist

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Andrew Baker, the first scouting ministry specialist in Kentucky, celebrates Pinewood Derby victories with Christian Best, a member of his Tiger Cub den.

FRANKFORT, Ky. –– A...

Scouting ministry specialist expands church’s outreach

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. ––First UMC in Moore, Okla., has chartered a Scout troop for 70 years, but few people knew much about the troop. Also, few people were aware that the church also sponsors Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts...

Trucking academy owner named men’s ministry specialist

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

FUQUAY, Va. –– Charlie Gray, 52, owner of Carolina Trucking Academy and president of the Raleigh District United Methodist Men, has been certified as a United Methodist men’s ministry specialist to help area churches ...

Making men in Juárez

Mon, 10 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By Elizabeth Glass-Turner

The Los Angeles Times ran a photo depicting a bloodied corpse lying prone on the ground, a victim of the infamous drug cartel violence in J...

Meet Kentucky’s first scouting ministry specialist

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Andrew Baker encourages Kentucky churches to use scouting to reach unchurched young people

Photo: Andrew Baker, the first scouting ministry specialist in Kentucky, ...

UM Men leader and wife provide therapeutic horse-back riding for people with special needs

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Carter Starr rides Mocha Dot at the Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Oxford, Mich. She is assisted by volunteers Carrie and Andrew Thompson, and Faith Breznau.

OXFORD, Mich....

You can get better, says bishop

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– Bishop James King, president of the General Commission on UM Men, told conference presidents and conference prayer advocates “they are getting better.”

He ...

Understanding Men's Ministry

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

United Methodist Men is pleased to announce the availability of our new Men's Ministry training course entitled "Understanding Men's Ministry". This course is intended for use as a conference, district or local learni...

Pennsylvania men asked to lead conference in prayer

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Bishop Peggy Johnson has asked Ross Brightwell, president of the EPA United Methodist Men, to use men’s units to organize intentional times of prayer as the conference rethinks its mission and reviews its ...