Asian/Pacific News & Stories

In Focus: Sustainable Development
During the month of July, follow along as we share the importance and impact of UMCOR’s sustainable development work around the world.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Through training in the Philippines, Africans enhance C-section skills
United Methodist-related Mary Johnston Hospital staff share expertise with doctors, nurses from Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe.
May all who follow find us faithful
Missionary kids sometimes become missionaries themselves, making mission service a family journey that spans generations. Dr. Les and Debbie Dornon tell their family’s story.
Global Ministries condemns bombings in Sri Lanka
Global Ministries condemns the acts of terror carried out in Sri Lanka on Easter day. We mourn with those who lost loved ones and are praying for those who were injured.
UMCOR extends “neighborliness” to all
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has answered God’s call to be a neighbor for nearly 80 years.