Affiliated organizations, while not part of the official United Methodist Church structure, provide support and resources to the mission and ministry of the denomination.
The following list of general boards and agencies of The United Methodist Church officially recognize and support affiliated organizations in various ways. The list of affiliated organizations are organized by sponsor agency.
Appalachia Service Project, Inc.
Susan C. Crow
4523 Bristol Highway
Johnson City TN 37601
Phone: 423-854-8800
GBOD Staff Contact: Susan Hay, shay@gbod.org
The Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that addresses the housing needs of Central Appalachia. ASP achieves its missions with the assistance of thousands of volunteers who come from all over the country to assist in making Central Appalachian homes warmer, safer, and drier.
Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment, Inc. (A.C.M.E.)
502 N. Broad Street
Winston-Salem NC 27108
OR CONTACT:
Ginny & Pete Rowlett
10937 Farragut Hills Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37922-4084
Phone: 865-966-9776
E-Mail: p.rowlett@worldnet.att.net
GBOD Staff Contact: MaryJane Pierce Norton, mnorton@gbod.org
A.C.M.E. helps couples develop strong, healthy marriage relationships.
Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders
Asa Whitaker, President
160 Ottinger Street
Batesville, AR 72501
Phone: 870-793-3007
Fax: 870-793-9398
E-Mail: asa@ipa.net
GBOD Staff Contact: Sandy Zeigler, szeigler@gbod.org
The Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders works to strengthen the presence and voice of laity in The United Methodist Church.
Christian Educators Fellowship (CEF)
Ellen H. Thompson, Director
PO Box 24930
Nashville, TN 37202
Toll free: 866-629-3113
Phone: 615-749-6870
Fax: 615-749-6871
E-Mail: chedfel@cs.com
GBOD Staff Contact: Diana Hynson, dhynson@gbod.org
The Christian Educators Fellowship exists to support professional Christian educators and others who have responsibility for Christian education.
Council for Accountable Discipleship
David Lowes Watson, Chairman
149 Smotherman Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: 615-217-6710
Fax: 615-867-3950
E-Mail: dvdlowes@bellsouth.net
GBOD Staff Contact: Steve Manskar, smanskar@gbod.org
The Council advocates and interprets the Wesleyan tradition of accountable discipleship for the church today.
Council on Evangelism
Rev. David S. Kerr, President
GBOD Staff Contact: Kwasi Kena, Director of Evangelism Ministries
The General Board of Discipleship
PO Box 340003
Nashville TN 37203-0003
Toll free: 877-899-2780, ext. 7049
Phone: 615-340-7049
E-mail: kkena@gbod.org
The Council on Evangelism meets annually to provide an arena for the exchange of ideas, to focus on issues that concern the evangelist, and to provide effective skills for the evangelism task.
Disciplined Order of Christ
The Reverend James K. Wagner
1144 Arbor Oaks Lane
Galloway OH 43119-8508
E-Mail: president@dochr.org
GBOD Staff Contact: Jerry Haas, jhaas@gbod.org
The Disciplined Order of Christ is an ecumenical spiritual movement of people who are serious about their commitment to Christ and to growth in Christ.
Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (FUMMWA)
National Office:
P.O. Box 24787
Nashville TN 37202-4787
Toll free: 1-800-952-8977
E-Mail: FUMMWA@aol.com
OR CONTACT:
Beverly Clement
First UMC
PO Box 854
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: 662-842-6666
E-Mail: beverly@fumctupelo.com
GBOD Staff Contact: Dean McIntyre, dmcintyre@gbod.org
FUMMWA promotes the importance of the arts in worship.
The Foundation for Evangelism
John (Jack) L. Ewing, Jr., Executive Vice President
PO Box 985
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
Office: 828-456-4312
Fax: 828-456-4313
Cell: 828-400-7119
E-Mail: jewing@evangelize.org
GBOD Staff Contact: Kwasi Kena, kkena@gbod.org
The Foundation encourages individuals, churches, foundations, and others to support Christian evangelism.
Marriage and Engaged Encounter United Methodist
Harry & Deb Thomas
2281 S. Youngfield St.
Lakewood, CO 80228
Phone: 303-988-5490
E-Mail: hndthomas@aol.com
OR
Earl & Eunice Higgins
701 Oakmont Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: 402-463-0274
E-Mail: eehiggins@alltel.net
GBOD Staff Contact: MaryJane Pierce Norton, mnorton@gbod.org
Marriage and Engaged Encounter are dedicated to strengthening marriages and to strengthening couples' relationships with God and the church.
Marriage Enrichment
JoAnn Johnson
PO Box 490776
Chicago, IL 60649
Toll free: 1-800-726-7424
E-Mail: mewinfo@yahoo.com
GBOD Staff Contact: MaryJane Pierce Norton, mnorton@gbod.org
The purpose of Marriage Enrichment Inc. is to establish and promote programs of marriage enrichment and to provide an arena in which certified leaders can organize and conduct marriage and family enrichment programs.
Methodist Hour International
The Reverend John L. Wolfe
5020 Old Ellis Pt. #200
Roswell, GA 30076-5708
Phone: 678-566-1408
Methodist Hour International provides a radio broadcast in the United States and internationally. The organization also has a prison ministry.
National Association of United Methodist Evangelists (NAUME)
Charles Whittle
Box 24241
Fort Worth TX 76124
Or 7129 Craig St.
Ft. Worth, TX76112
Phone: 817-451-4408
Toll-free: 800-658-6569
Fax: 817-451-4409
E-Mail: charleswhittle@juno.com
GBOD Staff Contact: Kwasi Kena, kkena@gbod.org
The purpose of NAUME is to provide spiritual and professional support to people engaged in ministries of evangelism.
National Association of United Methodist Foundations (NAUMF)
Jack D. Harris
2230 Linden Ct.
Wichita, KS 67207
Phone: 316-734-1651
Fax: 316-686-1390
E-Mail: umfes@cox.net
GBOD Staff Contact: Don Joiner, djoiner@gbod.org
NAUMF is an association designed to assist annual conference and area foundations as they work to develop and/or promote current and planned gifts, endowments funds, or funds held in trust for United Methodist causes.
The National United Methodist Campers, Inc (NUMC)
Leonard & Ann Radde
925 Surry Place
Cleburne, TX 76033-6041
GBOD Staff Contact: Kevin Witt, kwitt@gbod.org
The purpose of NUMC is:
To enjoy the out-of-doors in a wholesome Christian atmosphere.
To provide safe and comfortable opportunities for family camping.
To share in Christian worship at informal campground services or to attend a local church.
To make new friends and continue long-time friendships with others.
To assist others in need through Christian service (personal help, disaster relief, mission work)
National United Methodist Camp and Retreat Committee
The Reverend John A. Farmer
Don Lee Center
315 Camp Don Lee Road
Arapahoe NC 28510
Phone: 1-800-535-5475
Fax: 252-249-0497
E-mail: john@donleecenter.org
GBOD Staff Contact: Kevin Witt, kwitt@gbod.org
The National United Methodist Camp and Retreat Committee supports the camp and retreat ministries of annual conferences by providing leadership training, networking, and fellowship.
The Order of Saint Luke
P.O. Box 22279
Akron OH 44302-0079
E-Mail: chancellor@Saint-Luke.org
OR CONTACT:
Hoyt L. Hickman
2034 Castleman Drive
Nashville TN 37215-6120
OR
Mark W. Stamm
Perkins School of Theology
PO Box 750133
Dallas TX 75275-0133
Phone: 214-68-2447
E-Mail: mstamm@mail.smu.edu
GBOD Staff Contact: Taylor Burton-Edwards, tburtonedwards@gbod.org
The Order of Saint Luke is a religious order dedicated to sacramental and liturgical scholarship, education, and practice.
Renewal Ministries, Inc.
Dr. Terry Teykl
2100 N. Carrolton Dr.
Muncie, IN 47304
Phone: 765-759-5165
GBOD staff contact: Tom Albin, talbin@gbod.org
The purpose of Renewal Ministries, Inc. is to encourage and equip the church to pray with passion to win this generation to Jesus Christ.
Saint Brigid of Kildare Monastery
Mary Stamps
200 E. Minnesota St.
St. Joseph, MN 56374-4620
Phone: 320-363-1405
GBOD Staff Contact: Jerry Haas, jhaas@gbod.org
Saint Brigid of Kildare Monastery is a Methodist-Benedictine residential monastery for women.
United Christian Ashrams International
The Reverend Jimmie D. Pyles
901 S. Vienna St.
Ruston, LA 71270
Phone: 318-232-0004
Fax: 318-218-8488
E-Mail: jpyles@christianashram.org
GBOD Staff Contact: Tom Albin, talbin@gbod.org
United Christian Ashrams International conducts meetings in geographic areas identified as Christian Ashrams to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and to deepen spiritual lives.
United Methodist Association of Scholars in Christian Education (UMASCE)
Randy Litchfield
Methodist School of Theology in Ohio
3081 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-362-3364
E-Mail: rlitchfield@mtso.edu
GBOD Staff Contact: Carol Krau, ckrau@gbod.org
UMASCE provides an arena for scholars in Christian education to engage in dialogue, consultation, research, and advocacy in Christian education.
United Methodist Renewal Services Fellowship, Inc. (Aldersgate Renewal Ministries)
Gary Moore
121 East Avenue
Goodlettsville TN 37072
615-851-9192
Fax: 615-851-9372
E-mail: gmoore@aldersgaterenewal.org
GBOD Staff Contact: Tom Albin, talbin@gbod.org
United Methodist Renewal Services Fellowship, Inc. is committed to the renewal of the church by the power of the Holy Spirit.
United Methodist Single Adult Leaders (UMSAL)
Jeanie Tillman, President
Highland Park UMC
3300 Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: 214-523-2206
Fax: 214-520-6451
E-Mail: tillmanj@hpumc.org
GBOD Staff Contact: MaryJane Pierce Norton (interim), mnorton@gbod.org
United Methodist Single Adult Leaders is an association created to network, facilitate, and advocate for single adult ministries.
Wesley Heritage Foundation
L. Elbert Wethington
4309 Sunny Court
Durham NC 27705-1759
E-Mail: leweth@earthlink.net
The Wesley Heritage Foundation translates and promotes Wesleyan studies in the Spanish language.
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