The United Methodist Men held a series of webinars in the summer of 2020 and are continuing in 2021. Please use the links below to view our Advocacies and Ministries:
- 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.
- Access Password: 6k$71m=8
- Prison Ministries Andrew Kissell andrew.kissell@aecom.com
Good News Jail: Johnnie Draughon johnnie.draughon@cox.net
Kairos Prison: John Cole cumcportpastor@verizon.net
All God’s Children Camp: Lori Smith lttlelori@gmail.com
GraceInside: Randy Myers randymyers@graceinside.org
Disciple Bible Outreach: Andrew Kissell andrew.kissell@aecom.com
- Prison Ministries Andrew Kissell andrew.kissell@aecom.com
- Access Password: 6k$71m=8
- YoungER Men’s and Campus Ministry Click 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 mastercook3@cox.net
- Campus Ministry: Bret Gresham wesfound@vt.edu
- Campus Ministry: Drew Ensz drewensz@vaumc.org
- Communications- Beacon newsletter and Web Page Click here to view.
- Access Password: 2EJ#2Zb.
- BEACON Newsletter Editor: Jon Simons jon.simons@att.net
- Conference Webmaster: Brenda Capen brendacapen@vaumc.org
- Access Password: 2EJ#2Zb.
- Heart Havens and Camp Rainbow Click here to view.
- Access Password: 4Vmot^yi
- Heart Havens CEO: Jennifer Boyden Jennifer.boyden@hearthavens.org
- Camp Rainbow: Ron Rumsey RandsRum@aol.com
- Access Password: 4Vmot^yi
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 @ davkarbean@comcast.net
Mentor Guide (pdf)
How are UMM Relevant?
How are the UMM helping to meet needs? (pdf)
Why do Men need a Ministry? (pdf)