Mission Initiatives
Global Ministries has started more than a dozen mission initiatives since the early 1990s – in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Central America. Several of the initiatives have become integral parts of the United Methodist connection; some have or will become autonomous churches and others remain mission initiatives.
Currently, mission initiatives are supported in the Central African Republic, Honduras and Southeast Asia.
Dr. Aquilas Soronaka’s ordination brings renewed hope and energy for a mission initiative focused on congregational development and leadership.
The United Methodist Church in Mongolia will celebrate the ordination of its first Local Elders in Mission, a new hospice facility, growing missions and new work with children and youth at its annual meeting in October 2022.
Discerning global mission priorities in a time of profound global change was the theme of the general secretary’s report to directors of Global Ministries, meeting virtually October 26-29.