Global Ministriess
November 27, 2024
Living and thriving with HIV and AIDS in check
In Uganda, women living with HIV and AIDS receive support for themselves and their families with a little funding, encouragement and community.
November 25, 2024
God had other plans for Tomasa
Lulu Ramirez, a missionary in Guatemala, describes the wonderful way God intervenes in life to rekindle faith, encourage creativity and set people on a new path.
October 8, 2023
Joint statement on the attacks in Israel
The World Methodist Council, Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, and the Methodist Church in Britain work in partnership to run the Methodist Liaison…
October 4, 2023
Ordination energizes mission initiative in CAR
Dr. Aquilas Soronaka’s ordination brings renewed hope and energy for a mission initiative focused on congregational development and leadership.
May 9, 2023
Partnership in mission with mutual respect and accountability
A reflection from General Secretary Roland Fernandes on the Africa Mission Partners Consultation held in Maputo, Mozambique.
May 2, 2023
Joint Announcement: The General Board of Global Ministries and East Africa Episcopal Area restore relationship
End of long-standing impasse over audit issues will resume Global Ministries’ mission and ministry in East Africa.
April 26, 2023
Global Ministries meetings focus on mission in Africa
Read UMNews story on Global Ministries' recent board meeting held in Maputo, Mozambique.
April 25, 2023
“Zero malaria” theme of World Malaria Day is the goal for UMC health work
Through various campaigns and long-term work in rural communities, United Methodist health practitioners in Africa have been working toward the goal of reducing malaria deaths and spreading affordable treatment options, information and prevention strategies across the communities most affected by the disease.
April 21, 2023
YAI transforms lives and gives hope to farming communities in Africa
Global Ministries Board of Directors approved an allocation of $5 million for the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative to provide grants to various African annual conferences throughout 2023.
April 20, 2023
A global community of love and good deeds is mission goal
Roland Fernandes, general secretary for Global Ministries and UMCOR, delivers his report to the board of directors in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mutual mission partnership and dialogue, ongoing program work and plans for the future.
April 13, 2023
Global Ministries to hold series of meetings in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mission
April meetings will involve mission partners, board of directors and regional missionaries.
March 9, 2023
Starting anew
Patrick Booth, a global missionary in Cambodia, gives an update on the ARK (Advancing Resilient Khmer) project in Phnom Penh.