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”
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Grace Methodist Moved Forward
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”
United Methodist Men Stepping Up with Councils in Building Relationship
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“
Pastors and P.R.A.Y.
I have heard that some pastors within The United Methodist Church are reluctant to be involved with PRAY Programs. There is a misunderstanding that PRAY is a part of the Boy Scouts of America. This misunderstanding has made them wary of possible liability from participating in the religious education of youth. My hope is toContinue reading “Pastors and P.R.A.Y.”
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