United Methodist Endorsing Agency

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

Did you know that the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry's General Secretary board room is a wonderful place of celebrating UMEA military chaplains? For those that attend the 2025 UMEA retreat in October at the Denman Building in Nashville you will get to see this room in person!

05/18/2026

UMEA Director visited UMEA endorsed chaplain Sarah Knapp who serves as a Certified Educator and Chaplain for Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN. See the links in the comments to read some of the articles she has authored. UMEA chaplains are everywhere!

05/16/2026

One of UMEA own doing what military chaplains are called to do...go wherever they are needed to ensure the 1st Amendment right of the free exercise of religion. Blessings to you Chip. UMEA chaplains are everywhere!

Church members from throughout the Southern District gathered on the afternoon of May 3 to pray for the safe deployment and return of Chaplain (Maj) ...

05/14/2026

The latest edition of our UMEA newsletter is hot off the presses! Only read this if you need an encouraging word in the midst of the weariness of this world.

A message from Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball and UMEA updates MAY 7, 2026 Greetings UMEA Friends, Our guest author this quarter is Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball, the resident bishop of the Western Pennsylvania Episcopal Area and president of Board of Directors for the General Board of Higher Education and...

05/12/2026

UMEA Director, Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy visited UMEA chaplain Matt Sherill who is a Certified Educator Student with APCE at Indiana University Methodist Health in Indianapolis, IN. UMEA chaplains are everywhere!!

05/11/2026

Nichole Middleton is one of our very own UMEA chaplains. She serves as a Supervisory Chaplain at FCI Williamsburg, South Carolina. UMEA chaplains are everywhere!!

The story of the prodigal son highlights a crucial moment of self-awareness before restoration, where an awakening leads to recognizing true identity and worth beyond past mistakes, inspiring transformation rooted in grace and community care.

05/07/2026

Amor Del Rosaio is one of our UMEA endorsed Army Guard chaplains. Want to serve in exciting ways like her? Clink on the link in the chat. UMEA chaplains are everywhere!

Military chaplain Amor Del Rosario supports soldiers’ spiritual care, offering hope, and connection in times of service and sacrifice.

05/06/2026

Check out pages 30-32! You will find out more about one of our UMEA workplace chaplains: Shelia Renee Moore-Williams. She is the Director of Spiritual Health, Housing and Land for NAPAS: TEAMS Institute. UMEA chaplains are everywhere!!

The Winter 2025-2026 issue of AgLink, the magazine for the Tennessee State University College of Agriculture.

05/05/2026

Rev. Dr. Sharad Creasman is also a UMEA endorsed USAF Reserve chaplain and the incoming Wing Chaplain at Grissom AFB in Peru, IN.

Rev. Dr. Sharad Creasman finds hope in daily moments at Brevard College, fostering community, purpose, and meaningful student growth.

05/03/2026

Now you own your own UMEA merch! Link in the chat.