Global Ministries News & Stories

Co-sponsored by Global Ministries, an Earth Day service and vigil called the global church to greater stewardship of creation.

The April 22 Breaking Barriers AIDS Conference in Charlotte, NC, featured worship, speakers, panels and workshops focused on helping people of faith break the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS.

Grassroots efforts and UMC health programs treat, prevent and educate about malaria in all aspects of health work.

Young adults who attended Youth 2023 in Florida with support from Native American Ministries Sunday offerings reflect on the life lessons and impact the event had for them.

Edmond Makowa, agriculture missionary assigned to the East Congo Episcopal Area, integrates asset-based community development in all aspects of his work.

Programs that train women as water technicians in South Sudan and build latrines in Haiti reduce tension in communities ravaged by violence and displacement.

Global Ministries’ general secretary points away from U.S.-centric model in his report to the board of directors.

A Christian school, a church, a preschool and a mission center, all built during COVID-19 shut-downs, thrive today in Tanzania.

Mission Volunteers David and Shari Nelson return to Ecuador for a second year to serve with staff and students of a Methodist school in Pastocalle, Cotopaxi.

Dreams become reality as a mission consultation is held in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reflections from the ministry of Dr. Mark and Deirdre Zimmerman, retiring at the end of January 2024 after serving in health care for decades in Nepal.

On January 14, Global Ministries will commission 39 young adult missionaries for service around the world.