Faith and family key theme guiding the 2024 Ranch Church Gathering
LEUPP, Ariz. — Under a large revival tent at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, President Buu Nygren assured Christian Díné families that he understands their right to practice their faith.
“You are out there every day helping our people, helping and strengthening our families,” said President Nygren to the hundreds of Christian believers and pastors in attendance.
Last month, the president recently signed legislation in Fort Wingate, N.M., under a revival tent that supports the legal operation of churches and missions.
“As someone who grew up in the church, I understand the significance of this legislation. It ensures that all places of worship, whether permanent churches or tents like this one, receive the official recognition they need to thrive,” he added.
The legislation, sponsored by Council Delegate Casey Allen Johnson, allows churches and missions to continue their operations without needing endorsement from a council delegate or chapter.
“The Ranch”, organized by Ranch Hand Ministries, hosts an annual gathering with trail riders traveling to a small valley outside of Leupp and Flagstaff, Arizona, to worship together as a community.
Drivers heading toward Flagstaff will see a newly designed sign for “The Ranch,” featuring an outline of cowboy Tom Chee Sr., designed by Jim Cody in 2004.
Thomas Cody, Director of Division of Children and Family Services, said, “This year’s theme is preserving and strengthening families. This is the initiative President Nygren launched last year to send a profound message to families to have hope and to be resilient.”
The division is now working to launch a new initiative – Family Preservation – that is aimed to preserve and strengthen family structures through faith and prayer.
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