Statements
March 26, 2021
Exploring faithful service in a “new mission age”
In his semi-annual report to Global Ministries’ board of directors, general secretary Roland Fernandes outlined mission challenges and opportunities facing the global church.
March 25, 2021
Holy Week devotions from global missionaries
Enrich your faith practice by reading a devotion on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday from missionaries serving the church around the world.
March 19, 2021
Statement on March 16 shootings in Atlanta
Global Ministries stands in solidarity with the metropolitan area’s diverse Asian American communities in this time of anxiety and anger and calls for justice and peacemaking.
February 9, 2021
New Community Developers Program model fosters collaboration
Congregations within the five annual conferences accepted into the 2021 CDP cohort will work collaboratively in communities on issues of advocacy and social justice.
February 8, 2021
“Methodist Mission at 200” seeks to inspire and challenge United Methodists in mission
A new book from Global Ministries delves into the origins of mission and service, sharing lessons from 200 years of mission history.
February 4, 2021
Global Ministries calls for a return to democracy in Myanmar
Global Ministries joins international partners in prayers for peace and justice in the wake of an early February coup d’état.
February 3, 2021
Call for solidarity with United Methodist Church in Mozambique
General Secretary Roland Fernandes encourages prayer for people of Mozambique after armed conflict and natural disaster produce mass displacement.
January 21, 2021
Discovery events offered for those interested in volunteer service
Virtual gatherings in 2021 will cover the basics of volunteer service and different options for serving through Global Ministries.
December 18, 2020
Christmas in Such a Time as This
How do we draw strength from Christmas this year for the work of God’s mission in the world? Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries, shares four lessons.
December 9, 2020
New class of Global Ministries EarthKeepers expands purpose
Commissioned in an online service on Dec. 8, 24 EarthKeepers will lead environmental initiatives in their communities, with many focusing on the intersection of stewardship and social justice.
December 7, 2020
Global Ministries awards scholarships
Forty-four students from 16 countries enrolled in a wide range of fields will receive leadership development scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year.
December 1, 2020
Commemorate World AIDS Day with Global Health
Express solidarity on World AIDS Day by supporting United Methodist ministries that reach high school students with information about what HIV is and how to prevent AIDS from spreading in their communities.