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While in California, I worked with Scouters, pastors, and a District Executive. We worked through what the challenges for the ministry are from a church perspective. We took an honest look at what we can do contractually and as a ministry. It can be hard to realize the church has been in decline for decades.Continue reading “Now That is a Question”

There is an old saying, “It takes two to tango.” I got curious and searched for the origins of the expression. In 1952, a song titled “Takes Two to Tango” was released by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning. One of my favorite musicians of all time, Louis Armstrong, recorded it on a 45 rpm record.Continue reading “Two to Tango?”

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