Stories

A caring ministry for survivors of terrorist attacks
For World Communion scholar, Insar Gohar, studies in the U.S. prepared him to return to Pakistan to answer a call to ministry, counseling survivors of the kind of trauma and terror his immediate and extended family experienced.
Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today
Katherine Parker, a missionary in Nepal, believes the work of the United Mission to Nepal serves as a positive model for participation in the missio Dei, the mission of God. Third in a Three-part series.
Moving forward as one: United Methodists in Burundi
Two years after announcing their intention to reconcile, United Methodists in Burundi prepare the way for growth, mission and service in a reunited church.
The Harris legacy – From Chicago to Manila
Meet Thomas Harris from the U.S. and Dr. Cristina Manabat from Harris Memorial College in the Philippines. What do they share in common? More than a name.
Eight new United Methodist missionaries celebrated and blessed
Eight missionaries will lend their gifts in service to God in places like El Salvador, Mongolia and South Africa.
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.