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Roland Fernandes addresses graduates during the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary commencement on May 9.
Garrett Seminary confers honorary degree on Roland Fernandes  
Roland Fernandes received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his impact and leadership in global mission, education and humanitarian service in The United Methodist Church.
Partner with Native American Ministries this Sunday
Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4, encourages congregations to celebrate and strengthen the mission outreach of Native American congregations.
AACU statement defending academic freedom
General secretary signs AAC&U statement defending academic freedom
Roland Fernandes, general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church, joins more than 500 higher education leaders defending academic freedom.
UMCOR awards new grants for displaced communities in Ukraine
As U.S. government support for Ukraine decreases, directors of UMCOR and Global Ministries approve grants that help fill some gaps and ease uncertainty.
Boards affirm expanding and extending the love of God
Presentations from partners energize Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry board members, inspiring questions on how the church might be uniquely positioned to meet this moment of increased suffering around the world.

Recent Stories and News

Hope in the Lord 
A reflection for Good Friday on being Christian when Christianity is not the religion of the majority.
Trust in Christ…hope fulfilled
A reflection for Maundy Thursday on God’s work in Burundi.
Palm Sunday reflection
Embracing the need for God
A reflection for Palm Sunday on the blessing of need when embraced as a path to God.
General Secretary Roland Fernandes gives his report to the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
A moral imperative to stand on the side of the gospel 
Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry.
World Health Day – focusing on the smallest of all
The theme for World Health Day this year is “healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.” Global Ministries supports whole health systems, giving newborns a good start.
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