Honored for evangelism
7/1/2016
Lesly Broadbent of Enid, left, received the prestigious Harry Denman Evangelism Award for his exceptional witness. Bo Ireland of Wayne, right, presented at the 2016 Annual Conference on behalf of the award committee. Rev. Broadbent pastors Willow View UMC, where professions of faith have increased each year since 2012 and, over a decade, worship attendance has grown from 159 to 234. “Lesly’s witness is personal, local, and missional,” said Rev. Ireland. “He relates in the local school system by announcing high school football games, connects through the church’s food pantry, and leads teams on missions abroad. His confidence that God still changes lives is contagious.”