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Aldersgate Tapestry. Photos of girls in the Philippines and illustration of John Wesley
My Aldersgate Tapestry Experience
17 May 2013
Rev. Elizabeth S. Tapia, director of Mission Theology for Global Ministries, shares her personal Aldersgate experience while growing up in Bulacan, Ph ...
Christie R. House, editor of New World Outlook magazine, peers into UMCOR Field Offices and examines its integrated approach to development.
UMCOR Field Offices: A Side-by-Side, Integrated Approach to Development
16 May 2013
Christie R. House, editor of New World Outlook magazine, peers into UMCOR Field Offices and examines its integrated approach to development.
Seeking to Love All of God’s Creation
15 May 2013
Stephanie Kimec, a young adult missionary for Global Ministries, shares about the need to love God and neighbor while meeting real needs.
United Methodist missionaries are set to be individually commissioned at annual conferences in June.
United Methodist Missionaries will be Commissioned at Annual Conferences
14 May 2013
United Methodist missionaries are set to be individually commissioned at annual conferences in June.
Global Ministries and the North Texas annual conference join pastors and laity to inaugurate a music ministry for the Cameroon Mission Initiative.
Cameroon Music Ministry is Born
10 May 2013
Global Ministries and the North Texas annual conference join pastors and laity to inaugurate a music ministry for the Cameroon Mission Initiative.
Purchasing fair trade products through organizations that partner with UMCOR, is one way to help small-scale producers get a fair chance at life.
A Fair Chance at Life
10 May 2013
Purchasing fair trade products through organizations that partner with UMCOR, is one way to help small-scale producers get a fair chance at life.
At the Eurasia Collaborative Roundtable in Memphis, Tenn., a transition to a 50/50 partnership means that many congregations have to rethink how they do ministry.
A New Framework of Relationship: Eurasia Collaborative Roundtable
9 May 2013
At the Eurasia Collaborative Roundtable in Memphis, Tenn., a transition to a 50/50 partnership means that many congregations have to rethink how they ...
Blessing Events for New Wings of the Morning Cessna
8 May 2013
Across West Ohio, a series of events bless aviation pilot and ministry.
The disaster recovery phase is the main focus of UMCOR’s disaster response work. UMCOR stays with survivors for the long haul working alongside them until they adapt to life anew.
UMCOR’s US Disaster Response: Until the Last Person is Home
8 May 2013
The disaster recovery phase is the main focus of UMCOR’s disaster response work. UMCOR stays with survivors for the long haul working alongside them u ...
In times of disaster, your first impulse to donate goods may not be the wisest choice to meet survivor needs.
Are You A Savvy Donor? Take Our Quiz
7 May 2013
In times of disaster, your first impulse to donate goods may not be the wisest choice to meet survivor needs.
Anna Gill, a young adult missionary serving Grenada through Global Ministries with her Sunday School class
Children Shine in Grenada
7 May 2013
Anna Gill, a young adult missionary serving Grenada through Global Ministries, shares how extremely proud she is about children in her Sunday school c ...
The Mother’s Center, housed in the Provitin United Methodist Church in the Czech Republic, gently introduces nonbelievers to the church, Christ and God’s unconditional love.
Czech Mother’s Center introduces Christianity
6 May 2013
The Mother’s Center, housed in the Provitin United Methodist Church in the Czech Republic, gently introduces nonbelievers to the church, Christ and Go ...
Commemorating Immigrant Workers on May Day
1 May 2013
Mistead Sai, a US-2 serves at Interfaith Worker Justice and offers this May Day reflection.
Melissa Crutchfield describes the phases of relief, recovery, and development in a strategic long-term disaster response plan.
Phases of Disaster Recovery: Emergency Response for the Long Term
30 Apr 2013
Melissa Crutchfield describes the phases of relief, recovery, and development in a strategic long-term disaster response plan.
Missionary Skip Hodges shares about the ministry of presense of Individual Volunteers Deborah Rissing and Jeff Wasilevich.
Chicago Couple Serve in Ministry With Copacabana Community
29 Apr 2013
Missionary Skip Hodges shares about the ministry of presence of Individual Volunteers Deborah Rissing and Jeff Wasilevich.
artwork by Elaine M. LaVan with slef-portrait and quotation
What You Are Before God
26 Apr 2013
Elaine M. La Van, a US-2 missionary, shares her views on what it means to have relationships that God intends for us.
Global Ministries’ directors “look at the long view with the confidence of God’s victory.” connectNmission highlights moments from the mission board’s semi-annual gathering.
Directors Continue to Journey in Mission Leadership
25 Apr 2013
Global Ministries’ directors “look at the long view with the confidence of God’s victory.” connectNmission highlights moments from the mission board’s ...
Three U.S. United Methodist Churches are working together to loan money to the Malawi United Methodist Mission Conference.
Fire at Malawi UM Conference Farm Leads to Loan from Three US Partners
25 Apr 2013
Three U.S. United Methodist Churches are working together to loan money to the Malawi United Methodist Mission Conference.
United Methodist Bishops, Mission Agency Representatives on ‘Historic’ China Trip
24 Apr 2013
A United Methodist delegation in China this week renews old friendships and forges deeper relationships with Chinese Christians.
New Mission Mural Depicts Spirit of Methodism
24 Apr 2013
Artwork by Lisa Katzenstein shows the global extent of Methodist theology.

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