Statements
January 14, 2020
Remembering heroes of mission and ministry: Sam Dixon and Clint Rabb
On the 10th anniversary of their death, Thomas Kemper remembers the life, ministry and mission of two Global Ministries staff members who died in the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
December 10, 2019
Christmas in the Real World: 2019
General secretary Thomas Kemper reflects on the Christmas season and offers words of challenge and hope.
December 10, 2019
Former young adult missionary once held in the Philippines dies in Zimbabwe
Tawanda Chandiwana, 29, a former United Methodist Global Mission Fellow who was at the center of a 2018 campaign to win his release from the Philippines, died on December 13 in his home of Zimbabwe.
November 7, 2019
Global Ministries and The Upper Room announce restructure of Buenos Aires regional office
Nearing the end of a three-year pilot plan, both agencies will make adjustments in their operations while remaining committed to continuing their presence in the region.
October 7, 2019
Global Ministries’ directors focus on God’s mission in a fractured world
Directors of the Global Ministries and UMCOR, meeting Oct. 10-12, focus on mission and ministry, global migration, disaster response, new initiatives and ways to bind the United Methodists together despite fractures in the church and world.
October 7, 2019
Norma Kehrberg, missionary and relief executive, dies at 81
Norma J. Kehrberg, a United Methodist missionary in Nepal for 25 years and head of the United Methodist Committee on Relief from 1984-1991, died on October 6.
August 6, 2019
Thirteen Global Mission Fellows begin service as US-2s
They join 50 recently commissioned international Global Mission Fellows, starting two-year assignments in social justice ministries around the world.
July 5, 2019
Methodist Delegation Sees ‘Bitter Fruits’ of Palestinian Occupation
Methodist representatives express horror at the military occupation of the Palestinian people following a visit to Israel and Palestine. The delegation plans to maintain a joint presence in the region in an effort to walk in solidarity with those of all faiths who seek justice, peace and equal rights through nonviolent actions.
July 4, 2019
In Focus: Sustainable Development
During the month of July, follow along as we share the importance and impact of UMCOR’s sustainable development work around the world.
April 29, 2019
Bicentennial of Methodist mission – a time for connection and reflection
More than just a history lesson—the Bicentennial Conference created space for Christians from 30 countries to listen to each other’s viewpoints, reflect on their common history, and forge new paths together for more effective mission ministry in the future.
April 29, 2019
Global Health unit Staff change
United Methodist Global Ministries has named Dr. Graciela Salvador-Davila as interim director of Global Health programs following the recent departure of Dr. Olusimbo Ige.