Global Ministries News & Stories

On Aug. 1-3 in Atlanta, Global Ministries convened a group of missionaries, mission staff, board members and ecumenical partners to reexamine and renew its practices of missionary sending.

The Rev. Eunha “Grace” Kim Choi from Korea has served as a missionary since 2001, with 18 years in the Philippines as a Global Missionary and five years in Atlanta, Georgia, as a Missionary in Residence.

In a video, the family of four shares about serving as United Methodist missionaries from Mozambique to Arkansas.

As reported by United Methodist News, the Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda traveled across Latin America and beyond for Global Ministries, encouraging mission and tending relationships with various Methodist groups.

Global Health unit staff visited health facilities to view improvements and discuss challenges in an area of the country hard-hit by cyclones in recent years.

On the 320th birthday of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry share hopes for the future of the church and call for a renewed commitment to ministry around the world.

The Rev. Dr. Krista Givens, a missionary in Torrevieja, Spain, reflects on a weather phenomenon that reminds her of the people of the Sahara Desert and the fact that God has a way of connecting us all across the earth.

Missionary Joy Eva Bohol advocates for increased voice and vote in church and society for youth and young adults around the world, and particularly for Indigenous youth who walk a fine line between cultural traditions and professional aspirations.

Eighteen Global Mission Fellows (GMF) were sent forth by The United Methodist Church for two years of mission service.

A reflection from General Secretary Roland Fernandes on the Africa Mission Partners Consultation held in Maputo, Mozambique.

End of long-standing impasse over audit issues will resume Global Ministries’ mission and ministry in East Africa.

Read UMNews story on Global Ministries' recent board meeting held in Maputo, Mozambique.