Global Ministries News & Stories

In Cambodia, holistic mission thrives
With relationship at the center of mission, Andrew and Janice Lee, missionaries in Cambodia, are seeing their ministries of health, education and discipleship thrive.
UM News: Boards’ move comes as agencies face challenges opens a new window
A portent of the future of The United Methodist Church may have recently emerged with the news that general secretary Roland Fernandes will add GBHEM to his responsibilities.
Christ knows the great leader you will become
Missionary Janice Lee sees God at work in Youlika Vann, a young woman who has become an integral part of the work of the Methodist Church in Cambodia.
Fall board meeting in Cambodia offers mission connection
New ways of partnering and onsite visits to Methodist churches and mission sites highlight Global Ministries Fall Board of Directors meeting in Phnom Penh.
GBHEM and Global Ministries move toward greater missional alignment
As the Rev. Greg Berquist announces retirement, Roland Fernandes named as successor to lead both agencies.
Fernandes reviews current and emerging mission challenges in report
General Secretary Roland Fernandes highlights partner consultations, Native American art exhibit and a new Peace with Justice program at Global Ministries' board meeting in Cambodia.
Yambasu Initiative yields abundant harvests in third year
Since 2020, the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative has awarded 22 grants to 19 United Methodist annual conferences as they develop self-sustaining agriculture ministries.
Native American identity and experience focus of Atlanta airport exhibit
The works of 26 contemporary Native American artists will be on view at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport starting November 2023.
Joint statement on the attacks in Israel
The World Methodist Council, Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, and the Methodist Church in Britain work in partnership to run the Methodist Liaison…
Application opens for GMF program, both tracks
The application has launched for the next cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries in the U.S. and internationally in 2024-26.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A multicultural vision
Hear from Lydia Muñoz, executive director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, on how the UMC is living into unity amid diversity.
Joint Mission Consultation welcomes regionalization opens a new window
Leaders attending the KMC-UMC mission consultation held in Seoul, South Korea, in August agree to collaborate on faith leadership and peace and justice ministries.