Author Archives: Steven Scheid

If we keep up the old idea that it is “youth protection”, we fail to realize the depth of the challenge. Protecting youth from sexual and other abuse is a critical mission for those who serve youth. The harms done go far beyond the moment. Trust and hope are destroyed. Spiritual harm is a seldomContinue reading

A little history about being change makers

All ministry comes with risk! Would any have followed if Jesus had offered the invitation to the disciples the way a legal profession looks at it? I can imagine the legal disclaimer. Peter, if you sign this contract to follow me, “you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and leadContinue reading “Risk”

Grace Methodist Church in Delaware, Ohio, maybe the first local church to sponsor a troop. In 1908, Rev. L. Eugen Rush wanted to keep Methodist boys off the streets. He founded the Eastside Roughnecks. The name was eventually changed to the East Side Gang, and they became involved in activities like Scout troops engage inContinue reading “Grace Methodist Moved Forward”

In 2018, Mountaineer Area Council selected Scott Hanson as their new Scout Executive. Scott had no idea what the next four years of serving would bring. His commitment to Scouting and growing the opportunity to serve youth has been a strong force for partnership. The West Virginia United Methodist Men have hosted the Circuit RiderContinue reading “United Methodist Men Stepping Up with Councils in Building Relationship“