UM Men approve links with 22 organizations

During a May 6 Zoom meeting, the General Commission on UM Men, approved four organizations as affiliate partners, eight organizations as affiliates, and 10 as endorsed organizations. Affiliate partners are organizations within or attached to the commission with an exchange of funds. Affiliates have close relationships with the commission, but no funds are exchanged. Endorsed organizations are ministries and missions the commission recommends to local churches and other UM or ecumenical groups.

AFFILIATE PARTNERS

National Association of Conference Presidents of UM Men Conference presidents train leaders of UM Men at all levels. Strength for Service Non-denominational group provides daily devotions for military personnel and first responders. The Society of St. Andrew Volunteers glean farm fields and bag fruit for hungry families. United Methodist Men Foundation Volunteers raise funds for Scouting ministries and men’s ministries.

AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS

Boy Scouts of America Leaders provide training and advancement experiences for young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters UM Men mentor boys, especially those whose parents are incarcerated. Girl Scouts of the USA Volunteers provide scouting experiences for girls and young women. Live Bold Ministries An on-line ministry strengthens the faith of men around the world. Mobility Worldwide Men build hand-crank vehicles for handicapped people in Third World countries. Programs of Religious Activities with Youth Christian education for young people in four age groups. The Upper Room Prayer Center Opportunities for people to post prayers on website. Wesley Men Men provide Advent and Lenten guides and feed the hungry.

ENDORSED ORGANIZATIONS

Denominational Men’s Ministry Leadership An ecumenical group of leaders of men’s ministry share ways to reach men. The Hope for Hearing Children in Haiti receive hearing aids. Lead Like Jesus People learn leadership techniques employed by Jesus. Living Waters for the World A high-tech system changes disease-causing water into clean drinking water. Love Packages People in Third World nations receive free Christian reading materials. Man in the Mirror Men learn ways to reach the unchurched. Rise against Hunger Long-lasting packages of dried food provide emergency meals to hungry people. Servants at Work Plans help UM Men build handicap ramps. The Upper Room Emmaus Ministries A weekend spiritual experience changes lives. Wesleyan Building Brothers Men improve relationships with their families and others.