United Methodist Endorsing Agency

09/04/2026

A word from Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy: "I recently made my 300th call to active endorsed UMEA clergy. Those phone calls are the highlight of my day. I am so inspired by all the creative and determined ways our UMEA clergy are making a difference in the name of Jesus Christ beyond the local church. What a privilege to be their biggest cheerleader and advocate. Now onto the next 200 calls!!!"

09/01/2026

24 days left to register!! Get in while the getting is good!!

08/26/2026

For all current endorsed UMEA clergy and a spouse (spouse not required). Registration link is in the chat. Must be registered by 25 Sept.

08/26/2026

Chaplain Meeker is a UMEA endorsed Army Chaplain currently serving at one of the highest levels possible within the Pentagon. UMEA clergy are everywhere!

The first woman chaplain to serve in Special Operations and the first woman chaplain jumpmaster, Chaplain Karen Meeker came to IWP for a U.S. Army War College

08/25/2026

UMEA hosted a San Antonio area dinner at St. Matthew's UMC for endorsed clergy, spouses and other stakeholders. The evening led to great connections within the endorsed community and highlighted all the ways UMEA is working to ensure our identity remains strong.

08/24/2026

Not only does UMEA Director, Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy meet UMEA clergy in their work settings, he also meets (when invited to do so) with supervisors of UMEA clergy. He is pictured here with Rev. Leah Gunning Francis of Indiana University Health (Indianapolis, IN). She is the senior VP and chief mission & values officer for the health system. They discussed the importance of clergy endorsement and maintaining a healthy and helpful relationship with the endorsing body.

08/20/2026

From Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy: "What an honor and privilege to be asked to do some of the training at the recent BOM Mid-Quadrennial gathering at Peachtree Road UMC in Atlanta. I led a session entitled, "How to Deal with Knuckleheads: Conflict Transformation." The future of the church is bright because of leaders such as these!"

08/19/2026

UMEA Director Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy did a site visit to Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN where he heard from UMEA Administrator Chaplain Robyn Axel-Adams learning all the ways she solidifies the spiritual health of staff, students, patients and families. UMEA clergy are everywhere!

08/18/2026

UMEA Director, Rev. Dr. Kent A. Lundy visited Navy Chaplain Gwynne May aboard her "parish" of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in San Diego. To Kent's far left and right are two more UMEA Navy Chaplains stationed in the area: John Miyahara and Gen Clark. **Please note: this picture was taken before the guidance changed in how chaplains are to wear their rank.**

08/13/2026

UMEA clergy are everywhere!!