United Methodist Endorsing Agency

04/08/2026

"The United Methodist Church deplores war and all other forms of violent conflict and urges the peaceful settlement of all disputes. We yearn for the day when there will be no war and people will live together in peace and justice." 2025-2028 UMC Social Principles.
Some UMEA clergy have taken to posting the Social Creed from pages 56-57 in appropriate places in their work centers.

04/01/2026

A prayer written by our Director.

written by Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy, UMEA Director, during Easter, 2026 Gracious and Almighty God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, we lift our hearts...

03/31/2026

Not only is today "National Crayon Day"...but is also my 6 month anniversary being the new UMEA Director! What a joy it has been to connect with so many UMEA clergy through:

140 one on one phone calls (goal is 590 by 4/1/2027)
19 workplace site visits
5 affinity Zoom groups
2 dinners (on both coasts where we had over 25 attend)
Plus many more points of contact!

Thank you UMEA clergypersons bringing so much amazing color into our world through the love of Jesus Christ! Keep being awesome.--Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy

03/30/2026

Did you know our very own UMEA endorsed Chaplain Jenn Bowden is the current Chief of Chaplains for the Coast Guard? Here she is consulting and encouraging two of her teammates at the Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, DC. Our UMEA chaplains are everywhere!!

03/27/2026

Recently, UMEA Director Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy visited UMEA Chaplain Jennifer Weyenberg who is a Staff Chaplain at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA. This visit is a reminder that UMEA chaplains serve people at their point of need within the Grace of Jesus Christ.

03/25/2026

Two FREE UMEA webinars coming soon! Links to register in the chat.

Wespath pension training for current UMEA clergypersons and spouses: Wednesday April 22 from 3-4:30 pm ET

Endorsement 101 for those discerning a call to endorsed ministry AND for those that supervise endorsed clergypersons: Thursday April 23 from 4-5 pm ET.

I thought I had my "Ryan Gosling" filter turned on when I recorded this, but alas...you are stuck with my mug for the video!

03/24/2026

Recently, Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy, hosted a UMEA sponsored dinner in Old Town San Diego, CA for UMEA clergy and spouses. We were honored to have as a special guest, Rev. Luis Garcia--South District Superintendent for the California Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church and his spouse. The evening was filled with making new connections, strengthening the call of ministry we share and encouragement for the way ahead. What a joy to celebrate in this way!!

03/12/2026

Introducing a brand new way to tell the awesome stories of our UMEA clergypersons...Vocal Video! Chiyona Bourne is a UMEA endorsed Educator Chaplain at IU Health Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. She is also a member of the UMEA Endorsing Committee. Check out what she has to say about her endorsed ministry. Want to learn more about endorsement? Join us for a FREE Endorsement 101 webinar on Thursday April 23 from 4-5 pm ET. Registration is in the link.
https://vocalvideo.com/v/gbhem-reviews-chiyona-bourne-244vhmiy

03/09/2026

Recently UMEA Director, Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy visited UMEA endorsed Healthcare chaplain, Doug Steward. He is the Manager of Spiritual Care for Memorial Hospital Belleville (IL). Doug is also the current president of the Association of Professional Chaplains. This visit highlighted our United Methodist understanding of the connection between physical wellbeing and spiritual wellbeing.

03/06/2026

Recently, UMEA Chaplain Heidi Kugler--Chaplaincy Service Administrator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons--presented at the National Conference on the Ministry to the Armed Forces. UMEA Director Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy caught up with her there to get this picture! This visit hit home the fact that we have some amazing United Methodist endorsed chaplains offering transformational ministry behind bars all over the United States.

03/05/2026

3 of 3 "prayer and connection" sessions with our UMEA military chaplains in in books. Thank you for all that made it and those that wanted too, but could not make it.

From UMEA Director Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy: I began my day in prayer for our military servicemembers, their dependents, and our world with The Right Revd Ann Mckinnon Ritonia--Bishop for the Armed Forces for the Episcopal Church and ended my day praying for the same things with various senior UMEA military chaplains. If you are a current UMEA military chaplain, you will receive an email from me tomorrow AM (Tuesday) inviting you to a TEAMS session with me (it will last no more more 30 minutes--stay as long as you are able) at (all times ET): 0800; 1200; 2000 this Wednesday. All sessions will be identical. They will include prayer, a word from me and time of connecting with each other.

03/04/2026

2 or 3 prayer and connection sessions are in the books! We have one more at 2000 ET. If you are a current UMEA military chaplain, check your email for link.

From UMEA Director Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy: I began my day in prayer for our military servicemembers, their dependents, and our world with The Right Revd Ann Mckinnon Ritonia--Bishop for the Armed Forces for the Episcopal Church and ended my day praying for the same things with various senior UMEA military chaplains. If you are a current UMEA military chaplain, you will receive an email from me tomorrow AM (Tuesday) inviting you to a TEAMS session with me (it will last no more more 30 minutes--stay as long as you are able) at (all times ET): 0800; 1200; 2000 this Wednesday. All sessions will be identical. They will include prayer, a word from me and time of connecting with each other.