Camp Wisdom News

Unconventional businessman invests profits in others
Founder of a successful travel business, Hal Taussig would be a multimillionaire today – if he hadn't given all the profits away. (by James Melchiorre)

Commentary: Help young adults bring passion
A United Methodist college student asks why so few young adults are sitting in our church pews. (by Joe Kim)

Emergency appeal aims to save refugees in Chad
Warning that malaria could kill thousands of refugees in Chad, the U.N. Foundation launches an emergency appeal through Nothing But Nets. (by Diane Denton)

Kenya clinic provides care amid doctor shortage
Founded in 2004 in Ugunja, St. Paul's Methodist Health Center gives free care to nearly 300 people living with HIV. (by Barry Simmons)

UMCOR issues urgent call for disaster relief donations
After a rash of storms and fires across the U.S., the church’s disaster relief agency seeks to replenish its domestic help fund.

Nevada church gives livestock to faraway families
A congregation brings cows, goats, sheep and chickens onto the church's front lawn and invites donations to Heifer International. (by Reed Galin)

Annual conferences focus on starting new churches
Church growth concerns highlight issues addressed during regional United Methodist meetings held in May and June. (by Linda Green)

Conference gatherings collect funds for Nets, missions
When United Methodists convene in annual conference, business includes collecting special offerings for missions. (by Linda Green)

Retired Bishop Ben Oliphint dies at 83
Friends and colleagues remember Benjamin Ray Oliphint as a strong advocate for higher education and developing new church leaders. (by United Methodist News Service)

Children learning 'God is a great big God'
Launched last year, the "Live B.I.G." Sunday school curriculum has kids talking about Bongo and Mr. Z and developing a lifelong faith in God. (by Kathy L. Gilbert)

General Conference 101: All you ever wanted to know
A veteran of the top legislative assembly offers a guide for the 2008 meeting where United Methodists will set direction for the church for 2009-12. (by Richard Peck)

United Methodists respond to floods in central U.S.
From funding to flood buckets, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is assisting rain-soaked Texas, Kansas and elsewhere. (by Linda Bloom)

Church’s ecumenical body sets global priorities
The United Methodist ecumenical agency targets interfaith dialogue as a priority for the 2009-2012 quadrennium. (by Linda Bloom)

New DVDs focus on history, beliefs, practices
Three United Methodist videos respond to requests for learning materials in new formats about basic Christian beliefs and practices. (by Linda Green)

Meshach's Carpenters rebuilds church in eight days
A Volunteers in Mission team from North Carolina helps to resurrect Pearlington United Methodist Church in Mississippi. (by Lisa C. Michiels)