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Spring 2026 Board members in Nairobi

Rooted in Partnership and Hope

Global Ministries and Higher Education & Ministry hold joint board meeting in Kenya.
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“This Moment Matters” Initiative disburses $24 Million To-Date

Launched in 2025, “This Moment Matters” has awarded hundreds of bridge grants to address critical gaps in need in the areas of food security, education, health, migration, and peace.

Partnership to Open Clinical Pastoral Education Site in the Philippines

Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry approve a proposal for Mary Johnston Hospital in Manila to develop the first certified and accredited UMC CPE program outside the U.S.

Program Transforms Youth in Mutare Churches

Pillars & Plants, a Global Ministries–funded project in Zimbabwe, empowers youth through music, dance, and art, reducing stigma around substance abuse and fostering openness, healing, and hope.

Securing the future of education: A Wesleyan call to action

Cuts to public funding for education, dismantling of equity initiatives and political attacks on diversity and inclusion are making it harder for students to access higher education and straining United Methodist-related institutions – especially historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and seminaries.

Agriculture, health focus for Africa University-Global Ministries’ partnership

Africa University and Global Ministries partner to support vital agriculture and public health initiatives put at risk after withdrawal of international aid.

Training helps Asian young adults to ‘soar high’

Methodist young adults gathered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from November 4-8 for the 2024 ASCEND, a global leadership event by Global Ministries and the Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

WCC hosts General Secretary Roland Fernandes

The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted Fernandes in Switzerland for a collaborative visit and dialogue from August 18-20.

Fernandes begins tenure as general secretary of two agencies as he assumes GBHEM’s chief executive role

Following Greg Bergquist’s retirement, Fernandes continues work of creating greater missional alignment between the two UMC agencies.

UM News: Boards’ move comes as agencies face challenges

A portent of the future of The United Methodist Church may have recently emerged with the news that general secretary Roland Fernandes will add GBHEM to his responsibilities.

GBHEM and Global Ministries move toward greater missional alignment

As the Rev. Greg Berquist announces retirement, Roland Fernandes named as successor to lead both agencies.

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