Posts from March, 2010
- 23 Mar
by Ministers
No commentsAnniversary of Martin Boehm’s Death
On this date in 1812–which was 198 years ago–Bishop Martin Boehm died. He was 87 years old. Boehm was one of our denomination’s founders. He was the man who preached that fiery message at Long’s Barn in 1767 which caught the attention of our other founder, William Otterbein.
- 22 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsAugust 2010: Mission Team Leader Training
Global Ministries will sponsor another workshop for persons interested in leading short-term mission trips. We did four such events in 2008, and one in February 2010. Date: August 27-28, 2010 Location: Devonshire Church, Harrisburg, Pa. Cost: $60 This workshop is open for all persons who either will lead short-term trips in 2010 or who may [...]
- 22 Mar
by HU News
No commentsHU’s 7 New Horizon Recipients
Seven incoming freshmen to Huntington University have been named recipients of the Horizon Leadership Scholarship for the 2010/11 academic year. This is the third year that the scholarship has been awarded. Launched in the fall of 2008, the Horizon Leadership Program is a collaborative effort between Huntington University and Youth for Christ designed to attract [...]
- 22 Mar
by News
No commentsA Preview of the September Women’s Conference
This weekend members of the UB Women’s Ministry Team met at Willow Valley Resort in Lancaster, Pa., to prepare for the upcoming Women’s Conference this September. The ladies basked in the sun by a lovely pond (while accomplishing a lot, of course), met with the hotel representative to go over logistics, and sampled a complimentary [...]
- 17 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsTraining Session with Honduran Leaders
A report from Juanita Chavez regarding their most recent training event in the remote region of Cañada Galana in Honduras.
- 17 Mar
by News
3 commentsPMLT Studies UB Pastoral Training
The Pastoral Ministry Leadership Team (PMLT) met Monday night and Tuesday, March 15-16. The main agenda item involved pastoral training. The Huntington University Graduate School will discontinue the Pastoral Leadership track in June. That has always been our primary vehicle for training ministers. The PMLT needed to figure out how to replace it. They settled [...]
- 16 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsJamaica National Conference
Written by Deon McLennon Jamaica National Conference concluded its 59th annual conference on Sunday, March 14. UB members from all across Jamaica gather at Kendal Camp for the event. The worship service began with praise and worship being led by the Burnt Savannah praise team, after which Rev. Courtney Morgan opened in prayer. This was [...]
- 12 Mar
by UB Summits
No commentsApril 26-30: UB Youth Workers Summit
Youth workers from United Brethren churches throughout the US will gather in Florida April 26-30 for the annual UB Youth Workers Summit.
- 12 Mar
by Global Ministries
No commentsJamaica Conference’s Financial Model
I’ve been attending Jamaica’s annual conference this week. I don’t usually report on finances when I visit a national conference, but Jamaica Conference deserves special recognition. Until 2004, Jamaica Conference was receiving an appropriation of about $20,000 from Global Ministries. But the practice of giving appropriations for conference operations ended that year. The follow year, [...]
- 11 Mar
by HU News
No commentsHU to Offer Degree in Marketing
Huntington University will begin offering a new Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree this fall. Classes will focus on the principles of marketing, salesmanship, market research, consumer behavior, business communication, financial management, advertising, and promotion. Enrollment is currently under way. “Students are going to be exposed to people who have real ‘street knowledge’ of marketing [...]
