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  • P.R.A.Y. sponsors webinars

    September 25th, 2012

    Photo: Cub Scouts from Pack 858 at Trinity UMC in Opelika, Ala., proudly show their God and Family projects. ST. LOUIS, Mo. –– The Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY) will host two identical webinars on the God and Country Award Program. Pastors and Scout leaders may use these programs as an outreach ministry and a chance to … … read more

  • Chuck Jones tapped to lead scouting association

    June 26th, 2012

    Photo: The Rev. Art Collins, former NAUMS president (left), and Chuck Jones, newly elected NAUMS president, show the Boy Scout edition of Strength for Service to God and Country, an updated World War II book of daily devotions. NASHVILLE, Tenn.––Chuck Jones, longtime leader of UM Men and Scouts, was elected president of the National Association … … read more

  • Life-long Scout leader becomes a scouting ministry specialist

    June 18th, 2012

    POUGHQUAG, N.Y.––Jim Thomas began his career in scouting as a Cub Scout and a member of the now 100-year-old Troop 1 in Wayne, Pa. His adult career began when his oldest son, Max, became a Tiger Cub in Pack 172 in Westfield, N.J. Jim served as a den leader, and when second son, Ben, joined the pack Jim was serving as a den leader and assistant … … read more

  • Wyoming Scout leader named scouting ministry specialist

    May 21st, 2012

    KEMMERER, Wyo. –– In 1975, Rodger A. Salzman began his scouting career as a Cub Scout in Springfield, Ill.; 37 years later, he is still involved in scouting. He now serves as Tiger Cub leader, assistant scoutmaster, and assistant commissioner of the Trapper Trails Council. He also serves on the Scouting and Youth Services Committee of … … read more