Posts from November, 2008
- 21 Nov
by Steve Dennie
No commentsMomentum
Steve Dennie, Communications Director One blog I follow is by Tim Stevens, administrative pastor of Granger Community Church near South Bend, Ind. They’re doing a one-day Catalyst conference, with Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel. Stanley began the day by talking about momentum. Stevens provided some notes from that session, including this statement: Momentum = forward [...]
- 19 Nov
by Ron Ramsey
1 commentThe Spiritual Gift of Leadership (Part 2)
Ron Ramsey, Bishop I have been around people who have the gift of leadership. It is apparent. When they enter a room, they just sort of take over, even though they might not be in charge of the meeting. What if I have been elected, appointed, or drafted into an area of leadership? Does that [...]
- 18 Nov
by Ron Ramsey
No commentsThe Spiritual Gift of Leadership (Part 1)
Ron Ramsey, Bishop I talk about leadership frequently as I represent the United Brethren church. When I interact with other denominational leaders, we collectively acknowledge that spiritual leadership is probably our number one problem. If you check with the local Christian bookstore, you will find numerous leadership how-to books. Go to any Barnes & Noble [...]
- 17 Nov
by HU News
No commentsHuntington and Ivy Tech Sign Agreement
Huntington University and Ivy Tech Community College have signed an agreement that will streamline the process for students transferring from Ivy Tech’s Associate of Science in business administration program to Huntington’s Bachelor of Science in business administration program. Students may transfer into any of the bachelor’s degree programs offered through Huntington’s EXCEL program, including business [...]
- 17 Nov
by News
No commentsFountain UB collected for Operation Christmas Child
The online Mineral Daily News-Tribune has an article called “Operation Christmas Child Begins.” It tells about Fountain United Brethren church, pastored by Daryl Elliott, which is again serving as a collection point for Samaritan Purse’s Christmas Child program. Last year, over 8300 shoeboxes were shipped from Fountain. Sox local “relay centers” (four of them churches) [...]
- 17 Nov
by G. Blair Dowden
No commentsThe Divine Hours
G. Blair Dowden, President of Huntington University On September 29, I reported about a new worship opportunity on campus, “The Divine Hours.” Held on Friday mornings at 11:00, “The Divine Hours” is a modern worship service based on centuries-old liturgical forms. It blends prayer, scripture, meditations, creeds, and times of silence. The program has been [...]
- 14 Nov
by News
No commentsFinal Mission Team Training Event
The final Mission Team Training event starts today in Lancaster, Ohio. We’ve held four of these two-day events, one each month since August 22. Altogether, about 40 people have attended. That’s a good number of potential mission-team leaders.
- 13 Nov
by HU News
No commentsFour Additions to HU Hall of Fame
According to a Huntington University press release, four HU athletes are being inducted into the HU Hall of Fame on November 14: Roger Buzzard, 1948-1952 (football, basketball, and baseball). Starlet (Yoder) Myers, 1991-1995 (track and cross country). John Ngure Ngigi, 1999-2003 (track and cross country). David Porter, 1998-2002 (basketball).
- 13 Nov
by News
No commentsLancaster Regional Meeting
Pat Jones speaking to the attendees in Lancaster, Ohio. (enlarge) About 20 people attended the November 12 regional meeting held at the Lancaster UB church in Lancaster, Ohio. Pat Jones, director of Healthy Church Ministries, reviewed proposals coming before the 2009 US National Conference and entertained discussion on them. Then Bishop Ron Ramsey talked about [...]
- 13 Nov
by Ministers
No commentsObit: Melvena Hirschy
Melvena M. Hirschy, 92, the mother of Bishop Emeritus Paul Hirschy, passed away Tuesday, November 11, in Berne, Ind. She was a member of the Monroe UB church in Monroe, Ind. Arrangements: Visiting: 12-8 p.m. Friday, November 14, at the Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne, Ind. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at Monroe UB [...]
