Author Archives: Steven Scheid

Devoted United Methodist and Scouter, Cliff Coan attended the United Methodist Service Conference. Our average age was just over 67 years old. But even with a bit of creak in the bones, tremendous work was done to revive the chapels. We spent time in prayer and communion. We shared thoughts about the challenges that lieContinue reading “The Wisdom of Cliff”

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”