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Global Ministries

General secretary outlines faith-based response to humanitarian crises unfolding amid shifting geopolitical contexts

Addressing the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry in a joint online meeting, General Secretary Roland Fernandes outlined the agencies’ progress on faith-based responses to suffering caused by ongoing global instability and humanitarian crises, and he announced This Moment Matters, a campaign to address global needs in key areas of focus.
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Sent forth to serve

Twenty-three missionaries are now commissioned for service, sent forth to embody the love of God in 15 countries on behalf of The United Methodist Church.

Roland Fernandes: “We have been called by God for a time such as this”

Roland Fernandes reflects on cooperative work with the World Council of Churches (WCC), and why ecumenism is so necessary in today’s world. 

Preaching Peace and Justice

The divine call to “love for our neighbor but to demonstrate it through concrete actions,” as missionary Pedro Zavala explains, is a universal call for people of all nations.

At the pantry door, every person has a story

What do Human Relations Day offerings support? Southfield-Hope UMC offers a Closet of Hope Food Pantry to its community that goes beyond charity.

Retiring missionaries give thanks for service

Six missionaries honored by fellow missionaries and staff as they retire at the end of 2024.

Leaping for joy at what God can do

Helen de Leon Camarce tells the stories of women who found hope, love and safety through the Women’s Livelihood program in Cambodia.

The calming waterfall

Missionary Temba Nkomozepi describes the sights and sounds of Mujila Falls Agricultural Center in Kanyama, Zambia, where God provides abundant resources.

Mission impossible…but for the grace of God

Leslaw Kawalec and his family have recently arrived in Ireland from Poland. At the beginning of his missionary journey, he looks to God to reveal his path.

Access to life-giving health care for pregnant moms

Global Mission Fellow Sylvia Night Wesonga offers a reflection on her work as an outreach midwife in remote villages of East Angola.

Quéssua agriculture ministry provides food for thousands

Agriculture missionary Kutela Katembo Dieudonne manages farming and animal husbandry projects that feed children and provide seedlings to villagers.

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