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Mission leaders appeal for end to violence against Christians in Pakistan
Top mission leaders have sent an appeal to the government of Pakistan to ensure the safety of Christians under attack there. Commentary: Promote civil debate on health care
Churches also asked to provide educational forums. Commentary: Think like Christians in health care debate
Concern for neighbor should be primary. Mission partnership to serve 500 young people
YouthWorks, Young People’s Ministries to offer camp in Music City. Bishop Martínez becomes interim mission leader
A search is under way for a new top executive to lead the Board of Global Ministries. Faith in God powers Heisman-winning quarterback
Sam Bradford begins every prayer with thanks. Update: Faithful console one another as wildfires rage
United Methodists offer prayer, assistance. Church’s rooftop garden inspires city youth
Project helps break cycle of poverty, unhealthy eating. Doctor says churches need to promote health, wholeness
Leaders must model healthy behavior, founder of Church Health Center says. Gatlinburg church reaches out to forgotten population
Ministry serves the poor unseen by tourists. Young people to celebrate unity at Berlin convocation
Conference theme is “One Church, One Lord, One World.” Be like Eunice: Welcome people with disabilities
Bishop asks churches to show Christ’s love to all. Top executive resigns from Board of Global Ministries
Paup leaves for health reasons, agency says. Global Health Initiative forges partnerships to 'blanket Africa'
The United Methodist Church has long recognized the power of working partnerships to fight diseases of poverty. Arts camp helps heal Katrina’s youngest victims
As the Gulf Coast rebuilds its homes, Catherine Ritch Guess rebuilds children’s lives. Returning Pakistanis need aid at home
United Methodists provide critical support to returnees. Young clergy evangelize in cyberspace
Sharing stories, prayer energizes new generation. Commentary: An encounter with Great Britain’s National Health System
The Rev. Peter Storey describes his encounter with Britain's national health care system as a reflection on health care reform in the US. Nicaragua ministry battles poverty one family at a time
United Methodist teens partner with Nicaraguans. Couple saves former Ugandan child soldier
"God doesn’t call us to love abstractly" Ecumenical pact does not open door to gay clergy
United Methodists maintain ministry standards. Talbert institute to develop African-American leaders
Bold, compassionate young adults sought Connecting with the Lutherans
Native Americans explore youth outreach
Social media, scholarships are priorities. Relief agency helps Sri Lankans start new life
Soybeans, sewing machines are stepping stones out of poverty. United Methodist conference to address rural poverty
Organizer wants to bring people into “the heart of Appalachia” to minister with the poor. United Methodists, Lutherans take historic step forward
Churches look ahead to shared ministry, mission opportunities. Lutherans OK full communion with United Methodists
Hugs, ovation greet historic vote. Thousands join faith-based call on health care
Event launches reform campaign. Toy mission builds on legacy of cancer patient
Games, action figures bring joy to children. UMTV: Harvest Helps Hungry
One group not only helps bring in the harvest, they teach families to make it last longer. United Methodists struggle with health care reform
Church members seek best plan to provide care for all. Lutheran-United Methodist dialogue timeline
Timeline shows more than four decades of remarkable ecumenical progress. United Methodists, Lutherans approach historic moment
Denominations enrich, complement one another. Miracle in the Congo saves infant’s life
Good Samaritans save infant born by side of road. Methodist youths renovate homes of the poor
This summer, nearly 500 Methodist youths from across the nation journeyed to San Marcos, Texas to renovate homes. Theological schools increase scholarship support
United Methodist seminaries are helping students stay on campus, despite a tough economy. Misery in Eastern Congo
It started with the genocide in Rwanda. Global communicators honor three Methodists
Prophetic voices advanced global understanding. Methodism in Russia: 100 Years of Darkness and Light
In this series by Jan Snider, experience the history, the people, and the places of the United Methodist Church in Russia. Native American dialogue points to issues of trust
Ministry must be culturally relevant, participants say. Faith and joy keep revival going in modern Russia
Ministry of presence critical for growth. United Methodist Men challenge ROMEO status
Group pledges evangelism to reach next generation. United Methodists reclaim rich Russian history
Early missionaries paved way for post-Soviet revival. The faces behind the numbers
July’s unemployment stats included church employees Mission leader takes medical leave
Fernandes to run agency in interim. Pastor once was lost, now is found – in Russia
New generations awaken faith. Christian fiction climbing the charts at Abingdon
Faith-filled, quality writing attracts readers. Job cuts hit mission agency the hardest
Balancing compassion, finances difficult. Church starts must ‘set believers to work,’ bishop says
Mission of church to make disciples.