Western North Carolina Counties Are Sites for Pilot Poverty Ministry
Three counties in North Carolina are the focal points of a new United Methodist Church pilot ministry to eliminate poverty. They will become training stations for the denomination in the United States.
United Methodists in Liberia take aim at poverty
Bishop John Innis has called Christians to help drive development
Words, photos show struggle in Darfur
Book offers a glimpse of journalists' experiences while on assignment for humanitarian groups.
Basketball scores big win in anti-malaria campaign
A basketball signed by United Methodist bishops nets almost $430,000 in an auction at the church's General Conference.
Appreciation for British Methodist Role in Challenging Economic Summit
The head of the United Methodist Church's mission agency has thanked the Methodist Church of Great Britain for its role in keeping the concerns of poverty and environmental protection in the public eye as representatives of the world's 20 strongest economies met in London.
Black caucus examines new church starts
“New churches are the best way to reach new people,” says the Rev. Candice Lewis.
U.S. House votes 298-112 in favor of FDA regulation of tobacco
Last week, U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would give the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory power over the tobacco industry for the first time.
Ethnic church social justice programs funded
Church and Society awards $187,000 in grants to ethnic local church projects
Tagwira elected to lead Africa University
After 15 months as interim head of Africa University, Fanuel Tagwira is elected vice chancellor.
Latin American, Caribbean and US Churches Explore New Ways of Being in Mission Together
More than 100 Methodist leaders from Latin America, Caribbean and the United States gathered in Mexico City, March 24-27, to strengthen relationships through sending and receiving volunteers and when responding to local disasters.
Survey reveals misunderstanding of deacon’s role
Deacons believe they are accepted and valued but misunderstood, according to a 2008 survey.
Black Methodists to share God’s ‘amazing grace’
Black church leaders called to deepen commitment to ministry with the poor.
Students harvest produce to feed hungry
"The food we waste here is enough to feed the people who are starving in Africa," says Givewell Myaradzi.
Heidinger reflects on Good News leadership
Clergyman retires with “a sense of fulfillment, that I was where God wanted me to be.”
Zimbabwe’s suffering is man-made, lawyer says
“Zimbabwe did not suddenly become poor and destroyed,” says Tinoziva Bere.
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