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Burundi Sunflower Project Blossoms into Changed Lives

Global Ministries’ Yambasu Agriculture Initiative empowers communities through sunflower, mushroom, and pig farming.
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Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

Kristi Painter, a Global Mission Fellow, US-2 track, from Georgia, describes her work with Arch Street UMC in Philadelphia and how her experience has shifted her perspectives on mission and what it means to engage in community.

Telling the Easter story of a crucified people in Sri Lanka

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, Jerome Sahabandu, a Global Ministries theologian from Sri Lanka, describes reactions to the attacks among Christians and other faith groups and the consequences for vulnerable Muslim refugees seeking asylum and shelter in the country.

Global mission grants rehabilitate health facilities worldwide

Since 2017, more than $8 million has been given and 46 facilities have been renovated, increasing the standard of care in rural communities.

Seminary administrator to lead Global Ministries unit

Mary Lou Greenwood Boice will serve as interim executive director of Mission Engagement, the unit responsible for communications, marketing, fundraising and connectional relations.

“Thank You, God”: Christian Acquitted of Blasphemy in Pakistan Arrives in Canada

General secretary Thomas Kemper expresses gratitude for the safe passage of Asia Bibi.

Global Ministries awards study grants

One hundred six students from 31 countries will receive study grants totaling $585,817 for the 2019-20 academic year from Global Ministries.

Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

The work of missionary-pastor Andrew Lee touches on many aspects of mission in his capacity as the country director for United Methodist ministries in Cambodia.

Global Ministries Executive to Lead Affordable Housing Nonprofit

The Rev. Russell Pierce is leaving his position as executive director for the Mission Engagement unit and director of the Advance to serve as executive director of a nonprofit agency in Durham, North Carolina. Read more on this transition in the following press release.

Through training in the Philippines, Africans enhance C-section skills

United Methodist-related Mary Johnston Hospital staff share expertise with doctors, nurses from Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe.

In Focus: The Breadth and Impact of Mission

For the month of May, follow along as we highlight the breadth and impact of Global Ministries work around the world. Judy Chung, executive director of Missionary Services, begins by sharing how the boundary-crossing work of missionaries is one way we can see the impact.

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Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

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Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
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