United Methodist Endorsing Agency

A word from UMEA Director, Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy: "Since 1 Oct 2025, I have had the privilege of making 200 one-on-one phone calls with UMEA clergy serving across a wide variety of ministry settings. These conversations have been among the most meaningful moments of my ministry as Director, providing an opportunity to listen, encourage, and learn from and pray with those faithfully serving every day. My goal is to have a one on one phone call with every current endorsed clergyperson before Easter, 2027. Only 320 (ish) more to go!"

UMEA Director Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy was the guest of UMEA Chaplain Jenn Bowden in the Commandant of the Coast Guard's dinning room at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington DC. The meal was outstanding and the conversation even better. This visit bolstered the connection between Ch Bowden in her role as the Chief of Chaplains for the Coast Guard and The United Methodist Church. UMEA clergy are everywhere!

Registration is open! This is open to all UMEA clergy in good standing (2025 report on file or endorsed in 2026) and a spouse (where applicable/not required). 1.0 CEU available. We will begin with dinner on Monday Oct. 26 and end at 4 pm Thursday Oct. 29. Registration link in the comments.

North Georgia Annual Conference gathering of current and future UMEA clergy. UMEA clergy are everywhere!!

UMEA Director, Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy, visited UMEA endorsed Navy Chaplain Choi at Camp Pendleton, CA. This visit bolstered the connections The United Methodist Church shares with those serving beyond the local church. UMEA clergy are everywhere!

Two events on two different coasts of the United States by one of our UMEA endorsed clergy!

Some of the Indiana UMEA clergy representing at the Indiana AC! UMEA clergy are everywhere!

UMEA chaplains representing at the Arkansas Annual Conference! UMEA chaplains are everywhere!!