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Trusting What We Cannot Yet See

In her mission service in Sierra Leone, Global Mission Fellow Evalyne Chomba reflects on the practice of faithfulness in work that takes time to bear fruit.
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New Churches Take Root in Madagascar

Global Ministries missionary the Rev. Eric Kalumba Nkulu, assigned as a church planter, led an evangelism journey that began construction on two new church buildings in Sambava and Ankijabe.

Shungu Health Clinic Provides Beacon of Hope in Kamina

The clinic, supported by Global Ministries, addresses a wide range of medical needs and serves as a critical resource for maternal and child health.

Church Supports Families Affected by War in Congo

As Ebola Spreads, UMC Prevention Efforts Strengthen

Medical facilities, schools, churches, community health workers, doctors, government officials, teachers, pastors, students, taxi drivers, farmers – it takes everyone working together to overcome an Ebola outbreak.
US-2 Alisha Rohrer is pictured serving with children and youth in Alaska in 2017-2019.

Applications Reopen for Global Mission Fellow US-2s

Young adults are invited to serve alongside local communities in Alaska.

Hope Is a Choice: Responding Faithfully in a Changing World

Facing ongoing global instability, the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry invest in strengthening mission and ministry, prepare for organizational change, and affirm a vision of hope.

Serve with Purpose, Grow in Faith: Become a GMF

Applications open for the 2027-2029 class of young adult Global Mission Fellows ready to put faith into action through mission service around the world.

Church builds on Ebola response in Congo

Global Ministries and UMCOR are helping to strengthen the church’s Ebola response in eastern Congo, including building a new treatment center and a large-scale communications campaign.

Burundi Sunflower Project Blossoms into Changed Lives

Global Ministries’ Yambasu Agriculture Initiative empowers communities through sunflower, mushroom, and pig farming.

Church Installs Rainwater Tanks in Isolated Congolese Village

A rainwater collection project installed by the Eastern Congo Disaster Management Office is designed to combine disaster response and health programming to address the needs of communities affected by conflict.

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