Steven Scheid

A Church that Shows Up

There is something powerful about a church that simply shows up for its young people. Scouting gives us a front‑row seat to watch youth discover who they are becoming. When a congregation opens its doors to a troop or pack, it is offering more than a meeting space — it is offering presence. And presenceContinue reading “A Church that Shows Up”

Time to get ready for Scout Sunday

Be prepared to share time and worship God.

Growing a Worldwide Connection: The Expanding Ministry of United Methodist Scouting

As a General Agency of The United Methodist Church, the General Commission on United Methodist Men is called to serve the worldwide connection. In Scouting Ministries, that calling is lived out by connecting, serving, and expanding opportunities for young people through partnerships that stretch across borders. Our partners see the world globally—and so do we.Continue reading “Growing a Worldwide Connection: The Expanding Ministry of United Methodist Scouting”

Go Forward

If you have not heard, the Supreme Court has ruled on the appeal against the bankruptcy settlement of the Boy Scouts of America. This means that the United Methodist settlement moves forward as well. It is time to go forward. For those who do not know what it entails, below is some key language ofContinue reading “Go Forward”

Scout Sunday Resources 2026

Scouts and Guides worldwide have celebrated Founder’s Day on February 8th. It is a day for celebrating the founding of a movement. A unique movement that youth embraced and invited their elders to join. Baden Powell wrote a short book called Aids to Scouting for NCOs and Men in 1899. He was still serving inContinue reading “Scout Sunday Resources 2026”