New York, NY, Jan. 17, 2010—The Rev. Clinton Rabb, 61, a
leader in The United Methodist Church’s extensive mission volunteer
program, died on January 17 in a Florida hospital of injuries caused
when he was trapped for 55 hours in the ruins of a hotel destroyed by
the January 12 earthquake in Haiti.
       

The native of Texas was head of the office of Mission Volunteers
of the General Board of Global Ministries. He is the second staff member
of the agency to die from earthquake injuries. The Rev. Sam Dixon did
not survive, though rescue workers tried to free him. He was the
executive in charge of the United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR).
       

“Clint Rabb was a tough and fearless advocate for the least
and most vulnerable of God’s children,” said Bishop Joel N.
Martinez, the interim general secretary (CEO) of Global Ministries.
“He traveled the world encouraging volunteer ministry in his
service on behalf of Christ and the church. He gave his life for others
and we celebrate his faithful witness.”