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Hope in the Lord 
A reflection for Good Friday on being Christian when Christianity is not the religion of the majority.
Trust in Christ…hope fulfilled
A reflection for Maundy Thursday on God’s work in Burundi.
Palm Sunday reflection
Embracing the need for God
A reflection for Palm Sunday on the blessing of need when embraced as a path to God.
General Secretary Roland Fernandes gives his report to the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
A moral imperative to stand on the side of the gospel 
Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry.
World Health Day – focusing on the smallest of all
The theme for World Health Day this year is “healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.” Global Ministries supports whole health systems, giving newborns a good start.
Global Ministries and Korean UMC celebrate missionary support milestone
The Korean United Methodist Church has achieved its goal to provide covenant relationship support for the work of 140 Global Missionaries over a three-year period.
Haley Reardon to lead fundraising efforts for Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry
Haley M. Reardon joined the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry as chief development officer on March 24, 2025.
In 3 years, UMC shelters welcome thousands of displaced Ukrainians
"It was a chaotic time. Nobody knew what was happening! The war started, people were dying, and our main purpose was our family’s safety."
Easing the water crisis in West Virginia
There are still places in the U.S. where communities live without clean water. On World Water Day, we give thanks for advocates who work for water justice.
Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact
More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC ministries.