The 2006 Cooperative School of Christian

The 2006 Cooperative School of Christian Mission came to a close Sunday, July 16, with the nearly 300 participants leaving inspired, informed, and ready to share their knowledge in their local churches. In addition to the adult participants, there were 25 children and 8 youth who learned about Peace, India and Pakistan, and how globalization has changed our lives.

Rev. Marvin Hood led the camp in the Spiritual Growth Study on Peace in the Bible in Our Time. Vivian Oliver (Texas Conference), Monina Fowler, and Sarla Chand taught the second year course on India and Pakistan. Globalization classes were taught by Texas Conference experts: Dr. Danny Wayman, Dr. J.D. Phillips, and Dr. Francis Guidry. Rev. Amy Hodge and Carolyn Brantley worked with the children while Mattie Ordaz and Theresa Graham led the youth in the many activities. Thebe Worden served as dean of the school, and Rev. Donna Brown was assistant dean.

Boards and agencies of the Conference shared in enrichment groups. A Trip to Zimbabwe was shared by Dr. Carolyn McCall; Dancing With a Brave Spirit was led by Dr. Glenna Brayton; Angela Baker reported on the Hurricane Rita Disaster Response. Building Peace One Piece at a Time was led by Elaine Kimsey, while Rev. Richard Laster helped participants to Organize for Mission. Rev. Clint Rabb, General Board of Global Ministries representative, assisted him. Understanding the Texas Political Maze was Judy McFarland’s topic while Rev. Ruby Nelson shared What the Laity Needs to Know about Clergy Sexual Ethics.

Those who attended enjoyed a visit to the Conference Mission Store, an ice cream social, walks around the lake and on the prayer path, time to visit the displays of programs and events in the Texas Conference, the opportunity to purchase study books, and meals with old and new friends. Picture from this year’s school are available on the school’s website: www.cooperativeschool.org.

The Texas Conference Cooperative School of Christian Mission is an event planned by the Conference Board of Managers and United Methodist Women. Questions can be directed to Dr. Danny Wayman, Chair of the Board of Mangers or Rev. Donna Brown, Dean of the 2007 school. Email can be sent to cooperativeschool@hotmail.com.