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May 30, 2019
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.
May 30, 2019
Global mission grants rehabilitate health facilities worldwide
Since 2017, more than $8 million has been given and 46 facilities have been renovated, increasing the standard of care in rural communities.
May 30, 2019
Seminary administrator to lead Global Ministries unit
Mary Lou Greenwood Boice will serve as interim executive director of Mission Engagement, the unit responsible for communications, marketing, fundraising and connectional relations.
May 30, 2019
“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.
May 30, 2019
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.
May 30, 2019
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.
May 30, 2019
Global Ministries Executive to Lead Affordable Housing Nonprofit
The Rev. Russell Pierce is leaving his position as executive director for the Mission Engagement unit and director of the Advance to serve as executive director of a nonprofit agency in Durham, North Carolina. Read more on this transition in the following press release.
May 29, 2019
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.
April 30, 2019
In Focus: The Breadth and Impact of Mission
For the month of May, follow along as we highlight the breadth and impact of Global Ministries work around the world. Judy Chung, executive director of Missionary Services, begins by sharing how the boundary-crossing work of missionaries is one way we can see the impact.
April 30, 2019
Global Ministries’ Directors Call for Unity in God’s Mission
Growing out of table talks from their April 11-12 spring meeting, Global Ministries’ 32 board of directors unanimously issue an unprecedented statement, “United in God's Mission.”