Posts from January, 2006
- 23 Jan
by Ron Ramsey
2 commentsMusings from the HU Board of Trustees
Ron Ramsey, BishopAt the Huntington University trustee meeting last week, Dave Engbrecht, Pastor of Nappanee Missionary Church, was the devotional speaker. One thing he said was very thought provoking: “Whenever memories are greater than your future, you’re writing your last chapter.” Wow! Does that hit you like it hit me? I have been in some [...]
- 19 Jan
by News
No commentsCluster Coaches Appointed
It is a new year for the United Brethren Church–not just because the calendar says it’s a new year, but because of all the changes that became official on January 1. One of those changes involves organizing our churches and pastors into Healthy Church Clusters, rather than organizing around conferences. The Healthy Church Cluster is [...]
- 19 Jan
by News
No commentsNational Conference Assessments
As of January 1, the new National Conference structure is official. One major change involves the way we handle assessments (sending monetary support for denominational ministries). Each church will now send 3.5% of its total income (minus new construction funds, missions giving, and estate gifts) directly to the United Brethren Headquarters. No longer will churches [...]
- 19 Jan
by Ministers
No commentsUpdate on E. J. Ramsey
Bishop Ron Ramsey provides the following update on his wife’s physical condition. “Many of you have been praying for my wife, E. J. I want to report that prayer works. As you may recall from an email in early December, she was diagnosed with a serious eye condition that could cause total blindness in as [...]
- 19 Jan
by News
No comments2005 Yearly Reports
On January 19, the annual reports for the year 2005 were mailed to all ministers. The forms have changed very little from previous years. However, the reporting process has changed. The originals will be sent to the Bishop (instead of to the conference superintendent). In addition, Bishop Ramsey wants pastors to make copies for their [...]
- 19 Jan
by Ministers
Comments are off for this postAdam Will Installed as Pastor
On January 15, 2006, Pastor Adam Will was officially installed as pastor of Eden UB church in Reedsville, Ohio. This happened 10 months since he took over as pastor on Palm Sunday in March 2005. He was surprised to find many people in attendance, because the congregation had surprised him with his local conference license. [...]
- 17 Jan
by Ron Ramsey
2 commentsHarvest Time 2006
Our primary ministry focus must be outward–reaching lost people with the Good News and seeing them begin their journey to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ….
- 16 Jan
by News
2 commentsA New Year for the UB Church
It is a new year for the United Brethren Church–not just because the calendar says it’s a new year, but because of all the changes that became official on January 1….
