Author: David Green

Last week started with the Mid-Atlantic staff all coming to Bethlehem for our spring staff meeting. Nate Bower came the farthest - from Akron Ohio! In the fall we'll meet on the western side of the area. We had a good time in prayer and discussion. Just before dinner on Monday Ruth got a call… Continue reading April 9, 2017 — New England

We've filled two new RUF positions in the Mid-Atlantic! Peter Green will be starting RUF at West Virginia University, and Brent Kilman will be starting at Rowan University in New Jersey. I spent a good part of last week writing up instructions for launching a fund-raising campaign, and on Tuesday I met with Brent to… Continue reading April 2, 2017 — NJ, Maryland, and Lehigh

Ruth and I had a wonderful time with RUF in Mexico City last week. We arrived Thursday, March 16, and participated in the English Club on Friday. On Saturday we visited San Angel, a charming town within Mexico City, where the square was filled with street vendors. Ruth bought two presents for our grandchildren. Sunday… Continue reading March 26, 2017 — Mexico City

Last Monday I flew to Atlanta for the spring meeting of the RUF national oversight committee. I gave a brief report to members of the executive committee and participated in the audit sub-committee. "Participated" is a bit misleading since I know nothing about audits except that it's good when income exceeds expenses. I'm happy to… Continue reading March 16, 2017 — Atlanta and New York City

Two weeks ago, February 21, I drove to Dover, Delaware, to visit Daryl and Laria Wattley at Delaware State University. Ruth came along for dinner with Daryl and Laria, but she had to return on Wednesday to teach her co-op class. Daryl continues to pick up students and build a strong ministry at Delaware State.… Continue reading March 6, 2017 — Delaware Twice

We finally arrived in Atlanta last Sunday, after one flight cancellation and a couple of delays. We got to bed before midnight, which was good because RUF Assessment began at 8:00 AM the next morning. Assessment went well, and now we have another group of men who are approved for RUF ministry. Ruth and I… Continue reading February 19, 2017 — Assessment

Ruth and I are spending all Sunday afternoon in the cozy, romantic Allentown/Bethlehem airport. Our 1:25 flight was delayed, then canceled. We're heading to Atlanta for RUF assessment, and the first meeting was to be tonight at 8:30. At present we are scheduled to arrive in Atlanta at 9:30 this evening. We'll miss tonight's meeting,… Continue reading February 12, 2017 — Vermont and Snowstorm

Two weeks, two mature RUF groups, two young RUF groups. I arrived in State College two weeks ago tomorrow to a gentle snowfall. I enjoyed coffee with some student leaders in the afternoon, then visited a Bible study in the evening. I spent most of Tuesday with campus minister Joe Dentici, then had dinner with… Continue reading February 5, 2017 — Penn State, Pitt, Akron, Millersville

It took two weeks, but I'm back to normal. Ruth not quite, but getting there. Those were some of the worst colds we've ever had. Since my last report I've been preparing for spring semester travels. Of course that means finalizing the calendar, buying airline tickets, and reserving hotels. It also means getting everything in… Continue reading January 23, 2017 — Recovery and Planning

This week when I should be back in high gear, I am struggling with a bad cold. I hope this post will be coherent! We had a very good coordinators retreat last week. Chicago was mild on Tuesday, but then temperatures plummeted. Everyone had taken multiple layers of clothing, so even the southerners were able… Continue reading January 11, 2017 — Chicago