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.

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Teen aids disabled and homeless vets

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Emilie Miller sits with items she has collected for homeless and disabled veterans. The Herald Photo by Andy Burris

By Shawn Cetrone

Mining engineer serves as scouting ministry specialist in Kentucky

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Steve Richards, a scouting ministry specialist in Kentucky, promotes the Mining Merit Badge.

MAYSVILLE, Ky¬. –– Steve Richards, a mining engineer and a former Scoutmaster,...

Thirty-year Scout veteran helps Arizona churches expand youth ministries

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz.––Jim Larsen a 30-year veteran of scouting is available to help neighboring churches expand their ministries through Boy Scouts and other youth-serving organizations.

Larsen ha...

A 73-year Scout veteran supports Indiana churches

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –– Scouting ministry specialists help churches understand that Boy Scouts and other youth-serving agencies can be important ways to reach young people.

Dan Gates, one of seven ...

Scouting ministry specialist named president of Arizona 4-H clubs

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. ––Doug Wright, a scouting ministry specialist, a former U.S. Air Force officer and president and founder (1980) of Commercial Investors Realty, Inc.® was unanimously elected president of the Arizona 4-H Yo...

Arkansas church leader named scouting ministry specialist

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

HAMBURG, Ark. – Allyne Solomon, a church and community worker for the General Board of Global Ministries, has been certified as a scouting ministry specialist.

A native of DeSoto Mo., Solomon is the youngest of three ...

A founder of national association honored

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Michael D. Harris Sr. (left) presents an historic National Association of UM Scouters (NAUMS) flag to the Rev. Gregory Godwin at the UM Scouter’s Workshop at the Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, N.M. No lon...

No typical troop relation with church, says Scout leader

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

“There is no such thing as a typical Scout charter arrangement or relationship,” says Greg Nelson, UM Men scouting director for Missouri. “Each unit is as unique as the church by which it is chartered.”

Scout leader and musician honored by columnist

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. --
Von R. Trimble, a member of Clair Memorial UMC, a lifetime EMS member and a scoutmaster, was honored by Janice Gilmore, a columnist for the Omaha World Herald.

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F.B.I. reveals new findings

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. –– The F.B.I. (Faith-Based Initiative) of the Program of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY) reports that Scout units that are chartered by churches and other faith-based organizations last longer and particip...

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...

My 4-week tour at the Philmont Scout Ranch

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: The Rev. Norman Williams, a 2011 chaplain at Philmont Scout Ranch, hands New Testament to Scouts attending a Protestant worship service

A United Methodist clergyman reports on his su...

United Methodist leader gives $4 million to establish high-adventure reservation

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Bill Latimer (left) receives a Torch Award from Stan Craig during the 2011 Memphis Annual Conference session in Paducah, Ky.

William H. Latimer III, a member of First UMC in Union City, Tenn., contribute...

Veteran California Scout leader available to help churches expand youth ministries

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT

LOOMIS, Calif. ––Frank Bailey, a 52-year veteran of scouting and a scouting ministry specialist, has been named scouting coordinator for the California-Nevada Annual Conference.

The father of three adult...

Arizona Pilot and Real Estate Broker Named Scouting Ministry Specialist

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. ––Doug Wright, a veteran Scout leader, a former U.S. Air Force officer and president and founder (1980) of Commercial Investors Realty, Inc.® was named a scouting ministry specialist in June 20...

Twelve–year veteran of scouting named first scouting ministry specialist in Oklahoma

Tue, 24 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Marvin White, the first scouting ministry specialist in the Oklahoma Annual Conference, hands out food during a scouting court of honor.

MOORE, Okla. –– As the first scouting m...

Arizona Pilot and Real Estate Broker Named Scouting Ministry Specialist

Mon, 16 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. ––Doug Wright, a veteran Scout leader, a former U.S. Air Force officer and president and founder of Commercial Investors Realty, Inc. has been named scouting ministry specialist for the Desert Southwest Conference...

Veteran Scout leader available to help New Jersey churches expand youth ministries

Fri, 13 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

WHITING, N.J. Lew Weil, president of Northern Shore District UM Men and a veteran Boy Scout leader, is available to help New Jersey churches reach out to young people through Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire USA, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, and 4-...

Scouts receive God and Family Awards

Thu, 05 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Cub Scouts and their leaders celebrate the completion of God and Family courses. First row: Aaron Vardell, Andy Baldacci, Will Meadows, Will Davis, Ian Brown, the Rev. David Bonney. Second row: Mark Vardell, Todd Baldacci, Bill...

Steve Bays named scouting ministry specialist in Kentucky

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Steve Bays, a scouting ministry specialist works with members of Troop 341 on studies prepared by Programs of Religious Activities with Youth.

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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...

Marine supported by Boy Scouts wounded by IED in Afghanistan

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Jake Romo prepares for a medflight from the Bethesda (Md.) Naval Hospital to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton where he was stationed before deploying to Afghanistan.

ARLINGTON, Tenn. –&n...

IN Memoriam -- A.J. Coon

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. –– A. J. Coon, 92, former president of Flint District UM Men and editor of the district newsletter, died Jan. 7.
A World War II veteran, he spent 30 years as a Boy Scout leader, and he was act...

In Memoriam -- James Harrison Gibbs

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. –– Jim Gibbs, 77, a life-long Eagle Scout and former scouting director for the Virginia Annual Conference, died March 11 in Richmond.

“Jim was an enthusiastic servant lead...

UM Men invited to participate in the ‘Change the World’ weekend

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE –– Groups of United Methodist Men are invited to sponsor projects during the May 14-15 “Change the World” weekend.

United Methodists around the world will participate in comm...

In Memoriam

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

John Henry Dieken

TORRANCE, Calif. –– John Dieken, 62, former scouting coordinator for the California-Paci...

Number of Scouts in UM churches increases

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

IRVING, Texas ––The number of Scouts chartered by United Methodist churches increased for the second year in a row, according to a recent report by the Boy Scouts of America.

At the end of 2010, 371,499 S...

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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Former fire fighter becomes 100th scouting ministry specialist

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

SHAMONG, N.J. –– James D. Smith, a former fire fighter, now disabled, became the 100th scouting ministry specialist in December, 2010.

The president of UM Men of Indian Mills UMC in Shamong, N.J....

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...

United Methodist Scouters honor Roman Catholic priest

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: The Rev. Greg Godwin (left), Northeastern Jurisdiction scouting coordinator, and the Rev. John Brady stand outside the chaplain tent during the 2010 National Jamboree at Fort AP Hill, Va.

FORT AP H...

In Memoriam -- Jerry Joel Bernardy

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. –– Jerry Bernardy, 75, a long time supporter of UM Men and scouting, died Dec. 3, 2010.

The Oklahoma UM Foundation established an endowment fund for scouting ministry in his honor after...

Twelve African American Boy Scouts earn Eagle Scout rank

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

DALLAS, Texas -- Twelve Scouts of the 60-member Boy Scout troop of St. Luke Community UMC achieved the rank of Eagle.

"As far as we can determine there's only been one other time in the history of t...

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...

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...

Two Nashville area churches celebrate centennial of scouting

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Larry Coppock, national director of scouting ministries, breaks ground for David Merin’s, Eagle Scout project at East End UMC in Nashville.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two UM churche...

Chaplain distributes New Testaments to Scouts

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: The Rev. Steve Hickle presents New Testaments with Psalms and Proverbs to Scouts attending a worship service at the base camp of the Philmont Scout Ranch.

CIMMARRON, N....

Boy Scouts by the number

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Photo: Some 5,500 Boy Scouts attend a United Methodist worship service during the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Photo by Gary Hartley

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.

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...

Sixty-two persons named scouting ministry specialists

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– Although the position is less than two-years old, 62 persons have volunteered to serve as scouting ministry specialists.
Established by the Scouting Ministry Committee of the General Co...

Bishop credits Boy Scout experiences for his call to the ministry

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

DALLAS, Texas –– Bishop Will Willimon says the work he completed for his God and Country Award was instrumental in his call to the ministry.

“I give thanks to God that scouting found me...

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, ...

Boy Scout, 11, honored for life-saving action

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Andrew Wiley (left) is honored for saving his friend, Trey Bell (right) from drowning after a boating accident.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. –– Trey Bell invited his friend, Andrew Wiley to join his family for a La...

United Methodist Men to create on-line learning center

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Neil Brown of Spruce Pine, N.C., describes the on-line learning center for presidents of annual conference units of United Methodist Men

NASHVILLE, Tenn.––United Methodist men may soon be able to walk to ...

United Methodist Men

Scouts prepare 24,000 meals

Electrical engineer named scouting ministry specialist in Missouri

UM Men – The year in review

Teen aids disabled and homeless vets

Mining engineer serves as scouting ministry specialist in Kentucky

Thirty-year Scout veteran helps Arizona churches expand youth ministries

A 73-year Scout veteran supports Indiana churches

Scouting ministry specialist named president of Arizona 4-H clubs

Arkansas church leader named scouting ministry specialist

A founder of national association honored

No typical troop relation with church, says Scout leader

Scout leader and musician honored by columnist

F.B.I. reveals new findings

Scouting Makes Boys into Christian Men

My 4-week tour at the Philmont Scout Ranch

United Methodist leader gives $4 million to establish high-adventure reservation

Veteran California Scout leader available to help churches expand youth ministries

Arizona Pilot and Real Estate Broker Named Scouting Ministry Specialist

Twelve–year veteran of scouting named first scouting ministry specialist in Oklahoma

Arizona Pilot and Real Estate Broker Named Scouting Ministry Specialist

Veteran Scout leader available to help New Jersey churches expand youth ministries

Scouts receive God and Family Awards

Steve Bays named scouting ministry specialist in Kentucky

Scout troop energizes Hawaiian church

Marine supported by Boy Scouts wounded by IED in Afghanistan

IN Memoriam -- A.J. Coon

In Memoriam -- James Harrison Gibbs

UM Men invited to participate in the ‘Change the World’ weekend

In Memoriam

Number of Scouts in UM churches increases

In memoriam

Former fire fighter becomes 100th scouting ministry specialist

United Methodist Men -- The Year in Review

United Methodist Scouters honor Roman Catholic priest

In Memoriam -- Jerry Joel Bernardy

Twelve African American Boy Scouts earn Eagle Scout rank

Cub Scout becomes youngest recipient of the Good Samaritan Award

West Virginia establishes fund to support scouting ministries

Two Nashville area churches celebrate centennial of scouting

Chaplain distributes New Testaments to Scouts

Boy Scouts by the number

Seventy six sign up as scouting ministry specialists

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

Meet Kentucky’s first scouting ministry specialist

Scouting ministry specialist expands church’s outreach

Sixty-two persons named scouting ministry specialists

Bishop credits Boy Scout experiences for his call to the ministry

Meet Kentucky’s first scouting ministry specialist

Boy Scout, 11, honored for life-saving action

United Methodist Men to create on-line learning center