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”
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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”
Supporting Scouts and Guides Worldwide
The Scouting movement has its roots in the understanding that, no matter where you go, youth have essential needs and desires. They want to be heard, to learn, to grow, and to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Who will listen has a context. What they learn has a context. The areas ofContinue reading “Supporting Scouts and Guides Worldwide”
Relationship
The easy path is the law, the Book of Discipline, or titles. It is standing behind documents or words on a page. It takes courage to own that it is hard to be in relationship. Think about it for just a minute. What was the name of the church Jesus Christ pastored? What agreements, education,Continue reading “Relationship”
Courage
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” – James 4:17 The world is a scary place for many. What will others think? Will there be more work? What if it is not perfect? Will this impact my reputation? There are so many reasons toContinue reading “Courage”
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