Numbers
Like everyone else in The United Methodist Church, men’s ministry had to adapt to a new reality in 2020 because of the coronaviruss pandemic. Nonetheless, the worldwide denomination’s official men’s ministry finished a turbulent with some strong indications of vitality.
9 People inducted into the John Wesley Society.
28 People participated in the first on-line meeting of the General Commission on UM Men.
38 Men currently certified as men’s ministry specialists.
46 Scout leaders trained at an on-line session.
100 Years of partnership with Boy Scouts of America.
130 People participated in a Zoom prayer meeting led by 10 leaders of four Methodist denominations.
168 People currently certified as scouting ministry specialists.
310 Handicap ramps built by SAWS in three states.
800 UM Men engaged in an 8-week AMEND study of domestic violence.
1,746 Tons of literature delivered to 28 different countries by Love Packages.
2,427 P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) Awards given by 583 UM churches.
2,992 Number of chartered churches.
3,111 Churches with chartered Scout units.
3,992 Number of EMS members.
4,607 Dollars contributed to the Upper Room Prayer Line.
9,344 Scouting units in UM churches.
17,852 Copies of Strength for Service books given to first responders and members of the military.
29,000 Dollars contributed to the Heritage Society of the UM Men Foundation
41,000 Dollars contributed by the UM Men Foundation to support the Office of Men’s Ministry
51,584 Dollars provided by UM Men to Society of St. Andrew Meals for Millions.
89,372 Prayer requests posted on the Upper Room Prayer Wall
114,500 Dollars contribute by the UM Men Foundation to support the Office of Scouting Ministries.
146,896 Participants in UM Men organizations according to 2018 reports to the General Council on Finance and Administration.
486,584 Pounds of produce gleaned with Society of St. Andrew.
486,003 Youth served by scouting units in UM churches.
1,719,466 Servings of food provided by UM Men through Meals for Millions.
14,370,887 Dollars spent on UMM projects according to local church 2018 reports to the General Council on Finance and Administration.
Rich Peck writes for the General Commission on United Methodist Men.