Global Ministries News & Stories
August 22, 2024
WCC hosts General Secretary Roland Fernandes
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The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted Fernandes in Switzerland for a collaborative visit and dialogue from August 18-20.
August 21, 2024
Scripture, swimming and s’mores the world over
It’s the season of summer church camps for many in the Northern Hemisphere. Missionary Jennifer Moore describes the fun in North Macedonia.
August 16, 2024
UMC health facilities prepared and responding to mpox cases
The World Health Organization alert on mpox issued Aug. 14 was no surprise to UMC health facilities in East Congo. Their mpox patients have been increasing for months.
July 16, 2024
Taking church to the streets
Missionary Eliad Dias dos Santos believes the church must extend its presence into the streets to develop ministry that truly serves the people who live there.
July 1, 2024
Fernandes begins tenure as general secretary of two agencies as he assumes GBHEM’s chief executive role
Following Greg Bergquist’s retirement, Fernandes continues work of creating greater missional alignment between the two UMC agencies.
June 20, 2024
10 Global Mission Fellows reflect on 2 years of service
Photos capture high points for GMFs completing service.
June 7, 2024
Providing a church “home” in Africa inspires Cascade UMC in the U.S.
Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta exceeds its Lenten offering goal to help the UMC in the Central African Republic build its first church.
May 20, 2024
Gratitude and good spirit accompany Eurasia area departure
A mission initiative that increased in size and outreach to become a full episcopal area takes a next step to becoming an autonomous Methodist Church.
May 13, 2024
Mission and more: major milestones at General Conference
Delegates approve all legislation submitted by Global Ministries as well as other legislation that will bring large shifts in denominational structure, budget, inclusivity and diversity.
May 2, 2024
Korean UMC churches announce deeper support for missionary service
More than 140 Global Ministries missionaries will receive monthly financial support for their ministries around the world with the help of Korean churches in the U.S.
May 2, 2024
Finding their mission – following where God leads
The 16 missionaries being commissioned at General Conference this week represent a broad spectrum of missionaries, what they do and where they serve.
April 29, 2024
Denomination hits health goals…and keeps going
In 2020, the Abundant Health Initiative hit its goal of reaching 1 million women and children. The church’s work continued, and today, the lives of more than 5 million women and children have been positively impacted with health interventions.