The United Methodist Men held a series of webinars in the summer of 2020. Please use the links below to view our Advocacies and Ministries:
- Healing Circles with the Rev. Dr. Rick Vance of the General Commission on UMM, November 15, 2022 Click here to watch – Passcode: cZ+sr51u
- Heart Havens with Jennifer Boyden and Rebecca Huff – September 20, 2022 Click here to watch — Passcode: vLb0U1?=
- Common Table with the Rev. Dr. Steve Summers – July 19, 2022 Click here to watch — Passcode: Vw00JW==
- Prayer and Mighty Men of Prayer with the Rev. Mark Lubbock – April 19, 2022 Click here to watch (Passcode: *YRq=N3c)
- The Wesley Challenge with David Bean – March 15, 2022 Click here to watch (Passcode: @$Zj&84D)
- AMENDing Through Faith with Steve Schaefer – November 9, 2021 Click here to watch (Passcode: &t0$vRHg)
- Inclusion (with Bishop Lewis) – October 12, 2021 Click here to watch (Passcode: ^W6YW=Es)
Bishop Lewis shared the need for more ethnic involvement within UMM, larger cluster UMM fellowships, and a potential relationship between UMM and the Pan-Methodist movement. - Mission Opportunities – September 7, 2021 Click here to watch (Passcode: Asmb6&3$)
The Serving Ministries office of the Virginia Conference focuses primarily on mission and justice opportunities but also oversees All God’s Children Camp and the Camp Rainbow Connection, ministries that the VA Conference UMM supports. The Rev. RJ Jun, director, gives an overview and answers questions. - Dismantling Racism – March 16, 2021 – Click here to watch (Passcode: B7g17t!4)
On January 6 after the violent event at the US Capitol, the Council of Bishops endorsed a letter from Bishop LaTrelle Easterling of the Baltimore-Washington Conference condemning “…all the forces that led to the unprecedented insurrection today — forces of hate, of white supremacy, of distorted self-interest, and abuse of power.” As shared at a recent Southeastern Jurisdiction training session for over 400 elected delegates on issues affecting the UMC, it was individual United Methodist Men, more than anyone else, who complained about this letter from the Council of Bishops. That’s why the Virginia Conference UMM sponsored this forum. - Personal Prayer – February 16, 2021 – Click here to watch (Passcode: wKeU*Ff6)
Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer as a model for prayer. Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” There are prayers of adoration, prayers of intercession, breath prayers, lectionary prayers, and corporate prayers. Much has been shared regarding different types and ways to pray. Is prayer a part of your daily life? Is prayer a part of your devotional time with God? Please plan to join us as Rev. Wayne Snead, District Superintendent of the Elizabeth River District, leads a discussion on personal prayer. - Intentional Discipleship – January 12, 2021 Click here to watch. (Passcode: +R45Ltr6)
One of the most important things we can do in the process of “making disciples of Jesus Christ” is to engage men of all ages and backgrounds in ministry. The most effective tools we have available are the men who are currently involved in our various church ministries. How can we more effectively utilize these men to reach younger men? Learn about The Wesley Challenge from David Bean, No Man Left Behind from Todd Hoar, and Wesleyan Building Brothers (WBB) from Johnnie Draughon. - Jail, Prison, GraceInside and All God’s Children Ministries. Click here to view.
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- Prison Ministries Andrew Kissell [email protected]
Good News Jail: Johnnie Draughon [email protected]
Kairos Prison: John Cole [email protected]
All God’s Children Camp: Lori Smith [email protected]
GraceInside: Randy Myers [email protected]
Disciple Bible Outreach: Andrew Kissell [email protected]
- Prison Ministries Andrew Kissell [email protected]
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- YoungER Men’s and Campus MinistryClick here to view.
- Access Password: 8d+10F2C.
- Handout: What the Local Church Can Do to Support Campus Ministry (pdf)
- Handout: Guidelines for Higher Education and Campus Ministry (pdf)
- YoungER Men’s Ministry: Albert Weal [email protected]
- Campus Ministry: Bret Gresham [email protected]
- Campus Ministry: Drew Ensz [email protected]
- Communications- Beacon newsletter and Web Page Click here to view.
- Access Password: 2EJ#2Zb.
- BEACON Newsletter Editor: Jon Simons [email protected]
- Conference Webmaster: Sam Duenckel [email protected]
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- Heart Havens and Camp RainbowClick here to view.
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- Heart Havens CEO: Rebecca Huff [email protected]
- Camp Rainbow: Ron Rumsey [email protected]
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Wesley Challenge Mentor Leader Guide
Using the Wesley Challenge and small groups our experienced disciples can become mentors. This link provides the training materials necessary for preparing mentors and helping new Christians become disciples. If you have any questions contact David Bean @ [email protected]
Mentor Guide (pdf)
How are UMM Relevant?
How are the UMM helping to meet needs? (pdf)
Why do Men need a Ministry? (pdf)