Sending Forth message: Lead from within. Work for the whole.
From the Annual Conference edition of The Call (6/17) I have a book on my desk entitled, “Leading from Within: Poetry That Sustains the Courage to Lead.” I am drawn most to the forward written by Madeleine Albright, the first woman to become U.S. secretary of state. Albright writes about ... Learn more
Best of summer #4
We're posting the best pics from our four conference camps during the 8 weeks of summer. Here are photos from Week 4, June 22-26. BUFFALO: Night shine DICKENSON: Tube time ... Learn more
Reading List
We asked these participants in Annual Conference, "What book is lying on your nightstand?" Hix Bondurant Francis Asbury Award winner Grove (Radford) UMC Wytheville District Radford News Journal Rev. Wayne ... Learn more
Commentary: Should we give more locally, or give more globally?
From the LaFollette UMC newsletter The appeals for giving have been great in recent weeks. In addition to ongoing church budget needs, we have bee promoted the Alaska mission trip, ... Learn more
Pray Now
The Rev. Buford "Boo" Hankins and the Rev. Phyllis Hankins departed June 22 for a two-year assignment in Yei, Sudan. Holston members are invited to participate in a 40-day prayer ... Learn more


