General secretary signs AAC&U statement defending academic freedom
Roland Fernandes, general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church, joins more than 500 higher education leaders defending academic freedom.
UMCOR awards new grants for displaced communities in Ukraine
As U.S. government support for Ukraine decreases, directors of UMCOR and Global Ministries approve grants that help fill some gaps and ease uncertainty.
World Health Day – focusing on the smallest of all
The theme for World Health Day this year is “healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.” Global Ministries supports whole health systems, giving newborns a good start.
Global Ministries and Korean UMC celebrate missionary support milestone
The Korean United Methodist Church has achieved its goal to provide covenant relationship support for the work of 140 Global Missionaries over a three-year period.
Haley Reardon to lead fundraising efforts for Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry
Haley M. Reardon joined the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry as chief development officer on March 24, 2025.
In 3 years, UMC shelters welcome thousands of displaced Ukrainians
“It was a chaotic time. Nobody knew what was happening! The war started, people were dying, and our main purpose was our family’s safety.” —Pavlo Osypenko of Life Spring UMC in Kyiv
Easing the water crisis in West Virginia
There are still places in the U.S. where communities live without clean water. On World Water Day, we give thanks for advocates who work for water justice.
Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact
More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC ministries.
UMC signs Ecumenical Declaration: Defending Refuge
Faith communities unite in historic declaration to defend refugees at critical crossroads for U.S. policy.
Clinic in Honduras extends loving care to migrants
The United Methodist Mission in Honduras treats migrants for medical needs as they
arrive in Danlí, offering love and a safer journey along the way.