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Given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on revenue sources and cash flow, Global Ministries and UMCOR have placed temporary holds on most grant payments.

Across time zones, directors of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries made a virtual trip to Atlanta for their spring meeting.

The theology of “Missio dei” (“God’s mission”) and the practice of collaboration are central themes in a final program report of the executive who has led The United Methodist Church’s worldwide mission agency for 10 years.

A layman originally from India, Fernandes has been elected to serve as the next general secretary of Global Ministries by the agency’s directors.

In light of the rapid spread of the coronavirus, steps have been taken to ensure the safety of Global Ministries staff, missionaries, and partners in mission, as well as the Board of Directors for their upcoming March 20-21 meeting.

March 2020 | ATLANTA Dear UMCOR, This year, El Porvenir proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary. Since 1990, we have partnered with rural communities on 1,413…

From local congregations to general agencies, United Methodists in the U.S. and around the world are taking significant precautions in light of the spread of coronavirus.

UMCOR began providing support to its local partners mere hours after the EF-4 tornado left a path of destruction across regions of the state on Monday, March 2.

Tips for preparation and response for your faith community.

Mission does not ask that we focus on what is deficient. Mission asks that we celebrate the abundance of skills, resources, knowledge and creativity which God gives all people and communities.

Following another attack during worship in a church in Burkina Faso, general secretary Thomas Kemper joins other faith leaders in condemning such violence and issuing a call for prayer.

S T Kimbrough Jr., former director of Global Ministries’ Global Praise program, reflects on Sosa’s many contributions to United Methodism.