Posts from January, 2006
- 31 Jan
by Ron Ramsey
1 commentFall Election
Ron Ramsey, BishopI know none of us are anxious to have another church-wide election, but one will be necessary this fall. The purpose of this election will be to vote to change the constitution, thus completing the transition of our denomination that was started at the 2005 National Conference. You will be receiving lots of [...]
- 30 Jan
by Ron Ramsey
7 commentsSpiritual Formation…More than a buzzword
Ron Ramsey, BishopIt’s interesting how we take things that are biblical and make them a buzzword for a while. Today, spiritual formation is in danger of becoming a buzzword in our church cluture.
When I talk about spiritual formation, I think of Paul’s words about being conformed to the image of God’s son. In My Utmost [...] - 30 Jan
by News
1 commentPaul Hirschy Begins New Job with Huntington University
On January 25, Bishop Emeritus Paul Hirschy began a new job as a development officer at Huntington University.
- 30 Jan
by News
No commentsMarch Evangelistic Trip to the Philippines
Mike Brown, pastor of the Franklin UB church in New Albany, Ohio, is currently looking for persons interested in joining a 10-day mission trip to the Philippines. Members of this team will participate in a week-long evangelistic crusade, working in partnership with the new Philippines National Conference. These crusades, held annually for the past 18 [...]
- 30 Jan
by Pat Jones
No commentsWorking as a Team
Pat Jones, Director of Healthy Church MinistriesIf it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Romans 12 speaks about the grace of God given to us as [...] - 27 Jan
by Pat Jones
No commentsSchedules
Pat Jones, Director of Healthy Church MinistriesThanks again to all who participated in our first cluster leader training. Just having you rub shoulders in the same room for a day and a half was a blessing to watch. YOU are key to making a difference in the lives of those you lead.
Please email me your [...] - 26 Jan
by News
1 comment“End of the Spear” Movie Now Playing
“End of the Spear” is a version of the story of the five missionaries killed in Ecuador by the Auca Indians in 1956. This great missions film opens in local theaters beginning January 20. Note that it is rated PG-13 due to some spearing scenes. Find it online.
Doug Weber, a UB endorsed missionary serving with [...] - 26 Jan
by News
No commentsPoland English Camp – Summer 2006
About ten slots are still open for a mission trip to Poland this summer. It starts June 29 and ends July 11, 2006. The purpose is to work alongside UB endorsed missionaries Arek and Donna Delik (right) as they reach out to young people in Kutno, Poland, a city of 50,000. The event will involve [...]
- 26 Jan
by News
No commentsUpdates on New Missionaries
Abby Farmer (right), one of our newest endorsed missionaries, is leaving this month for Papua New Guinea, where she will teach missionary children. Abby is from the Blue Rock UB church in Waynesboro, Pa.
Angie Swanson, a member of First UB church in Findlay, Ohio, is extending her stay at Jamaica Bible College through July 2006. [...] - 24 Jan
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsBook Recommendation: Discipled Warriors
Ron Ramsey, Bishop
I have basically “bought in” to the Healthy Church concept that healthy churches grow and it is possible to establish criteria to describe a healthy church. However, I was a little uncomfortable with the fact that the arguments for are so pragmatic.
I recently came across a book written way back in 2002, [...]
