This weekend I was extremely blessed to have served as a youth delegate for the fourth year to the Missouri Annual Conference. Unlike most years, this year's conference centered around youth and college aged ministry. As a member of the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, I was privileged to help plan the youth activities throughout... Continue Reading →

Yesterday was awesome! Paul spoke at the 7 pm service, and did a wonderful job! Afterwards, the clergy still had to take another vote, and while the praise band was playing to pass the time, Bishop Schnase decided to join in on the fun and danced with the youth! Such excitement! Soon after a conga... Continue Reading →

Last night's ordination service was awesome! Luckily my nerves didn't get to me, and I was able to share my hopes and dreams of the church with the ordinands. Today has gone by rather slowly. Our first session was Sunday School at nine with Bishop Schnase. And just like last year, the youth were late.... Continue Reading →

Well, it's day two here in United Methodist Land! Things are going smoothly! The laity have elected all 7 members to General Conference, and the clergy have only elected 5, so they have 2 more. Next we elect people to Jurisdictional Conference. Today pastor Aaron Brown from St. Paul UMC, Joplin told us stories of... Continue Reading →

It's day one of Annual Conference and the excitement has already begun! I've already been to Sam's this morning with Bev and Cara! Who knew Sam's opened at 7 am! Not me! This year is going to be an exciting one! I'm sitting next to Carrie and Garrett, and I can already tell this is... Continue Reading →