2007 State of the Church: Signs of Hope: Global Success Stories

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Perhaps the best way to explore the state of our church is to explore the stories of our church. Inspired by their faith, United Methodists across the world are working to make a difference. Below you will find stories about some of the ways they are celebrating hope and shaping change.

Hope as an Individual

Candis Shannon, United Methodist Committee on Ministries with the Deaf
Candis Shannon with the United Methodist Committee on Ministries with the deaf talks about where she finds hope in The United Methodist Church.

Rev. Lloyd Nyarota, Zimbabwe East Annual Conference
Rev. Lloyd Nyarota, the Communications and Projects Coordinator for the Zimbabwe East Annual Conference, shares where he finds hope in The United Methodist Church.

Learning to Lead
18-year-old Devin Mauney is running for office, to highlight the importance of issues for young people.

Clergywoman solicits help in breast cancer fight
The Rev. Sheron C. Patterson is using her battle with the disease to increase awareness of breast cancer.

Living With Parkinson's
Despite the hurdles, one woman who was diagnosed with the disease in her 20s has found some “positives” of Parkinson’s.

Pastor's compassion gives rabbi gift of life
In the ultimate spirit of interfaith cooperation, a United Methodist pastor donates her kidney to a rabbi.

Faith reigns for new Miss America
Lauren Nelson says growing up in The United Methodist Church has given her roots for her journey ahead.

Teen's CD raises money, awareness after Katrina
Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Cumbest created a CD of songs to benefit a storm-battered church in Biloxi, Miss.

Former hostage visits Upper Room
"While I was kidnapped, you were in captivity here praying for me until my release. Because of your tears and prayers, the Lord has brought me back," the Rev. Tongkhojang Lunkim told worshippers in the Upper Room Chapel on Dec. 13.

Transplant Success Story
Thanks to a teenage boy and his family, 70-year-old United Methodist pastor John Hastings is still able to do what he loves.

College After Katrina
After Hurricane Katrina, a Dillard University returns to the campus, and the city, he now calls home.

Hope within the Community

Church Growth in Kentucky

Home Repairs Bring Hope

Merging to Grow

Commentary: Faith amid the Virginia Tech tragedy

Seniors Fight Crime

Commentary: Mozambican women step out in faith

Serving Special Needs

Teen Mom Support

UMCOR provides water through Humane Borders

Free Health Supplies

Embracing Immigrants

Care at AIDS Camp

Hope Floats After Katrina

Post-Prison Oasis

Hope across the World

UMTV: Adult AIDS Health Care

Better Health for Haiti

Cambodia Faith Engine

Women with AIDS

Panama Medical Missions

United Methodists join global children's campaign

Soccer Balls To Iraq

Nets Fight Malaria

AIDS Prevention For Women

Future For AIDS Orphans

Kids Fight Hunger

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