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God’s Mission to Revive Young Lives in Monrovia’s Streets

A National in Mission worker in Liberia answers God’s call to work among youth and young adults who are trapped in addiction, prostitution, and hopelessness.

Church Steps Up Ebola Response in Congo

 A coalition of United Methodist partners are working together to meet medical and communications needs to prevent Ebola’s further spread in the region.

Calling the Church to Courageous Partnership in a Divided World

Roland Fernandes delivers centenary Beckly Social Services Lecture at the Methodist Conference in Britain.

Proposal introduced for new connectional ministries agency

A proposed unification of four UMC agencies aims to strengthen collaboration, mission impact, and long-term sustainability across the church.
Newly commissioned missionaries, Lavington United Church, Nairobi, Kenya. April 8, 2026. Photo: Susan Clark

Missionaries Commissioned for Service in Kenya

Meeting in Nairobi, the joint boards of directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry celebrate 17 new missionaries in placements that circle the globe.
Roland Fernandes at the commissioning

General Secretary Highlights Urgent Call to Peace in Spring Report

Roland Fernandes addresses the Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards of directors in a meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya.
Honduras Ordination

Historic Ordinations Mark New Chapter for United Methodists in Honduras

Methodists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. gathered in January to celebrate the ordination of the first three Honduran elders.

Philippines Launches EarthKeepers Learning Institute, Inducts Pioneer Members

The Davao Episcopal Area (DEA) formally launched its first-ever Gilas Kalikasan (EarthKeepers) Learning Institute and inducted 57 pioneer EarthKeepers during a four-day gathering.
Dana Lyles

Dr. Dana Lyles Appointed Executive Director of Multiethnic Ministries

New joint role will guide multicultural ministries for Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry.

“Review” of Resettled Refugees is Immoral, Cruel, and Massive Waste of USCIS Resources

Press release from Church World Service on the proposed review of approximately 233,000 refugees — all of whom have already undergone extensive vetting and been approved and resettled in the United States.

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Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

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Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
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