Global Ministries News & Stories

Health promoters graduate just at the right time
In the third Advent devotion offered by global missionaries, Nan McCurdy and Miguel Mairena write on their service in Puebla, Mexico.
Let there be light – and water and good soil too
A solar energy system installed at Kamisamba Farm in Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo, brings electricity – and much more – to this demonstration and training site.
World AIDS Day: Eliminate inequality to eliminate HIV and AIDS
In DRC and beyond, United Methodists seek solutions on multiple fronts to decrease the transmission and grip of HIV and AIDS.
Sent by Jesus
This second missionary devotion preparing the way for Advent and the coming of Christ into the world is written by a missionary couple, J. and T. Park.
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, international track
The application for the 2022-24 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally opens Monday, Nov. 15.
Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship
Seventeen new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in their local communities.
Jesus is our living hope! 
First in a missionary Advent devotion series, Fatuma Kutela, an agricultural technician missionary from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, works with the West Angola Episcopal Area in Luanda, Angola.
Yambasu Agriculture Initiative supports new projects, expands scope in Africa
Global Ministries board of directors approves $1.34 million for new agriculture projects in African episcopal areas to enhance food security, livelihoods and financial sustainability.
Global Ministries, UMCOR approve $10M in grants
At the October 2021 board of directors meeting, grants were approved to support migrants around the globe, agriculture in Africa, disaster survivors in the U.S. and Haiti, and more.
Good faith and care in Covenant Partner Relationships
Cristian Schlick, a missionary from Chile serving in Mexico, expresses gratitude for Covenant Partner Relationships and the congregations that support him in ways beyond their financial pledges.
Witnessing and rejoicing in a new mission age
Discerning global mission priorities in a time of profound global change was the theme of the general secretary’s report to directors of Global Ministries, meeting virtually October 26-29.
Hartzell school embraces new technology
Early childhood teacher Ruth Nemakanga helps Patience Chipakatira learn to use a desktop computer at the United Methodist Hartzell Central Primary School in Mutare, Zimbabwe.…