Bridging the poverty gap
Taking on the role of someone in poverty gives participants in the Circles Initiative a different perspective on how to help.
Finding God in unexpected places
Denver encounter with a homeless man reminds traveler that ‘we all have a hole in our soul.’
Clergy band plays to fight malaria
Texas clergy combine their love of music with a passion for mission and raise almost $200,000 for United Methodist causes.
Better child nutrition brings economic gain
UMCOR, Church World Service join ‘1000 Days’ movement focusing on effects of malnutrition. “Food is the first medicine.”
Helping the Homeless 101
For college students running a Philadelphia homeless shelter, the biggest lesson is one they aren’t learning in class.
Meharry tackles health care from all angles
From cancer research to community partnerships to reduce diabetes, historic Meharry keeps an eye on the future.
Africa becomes theology professor’s passion
Through Africa University connections, Otterbein professor forges connection with Muslim women in Malawi.
Meharry attacks HIV/AIDS in lab, streets
African-American women are 15 times more likely to become infected with HIV. One medical school is trying to find out why.
At Meharry, M.D. means ‘Make a Difference’
United Methodist-related medical college works to change inequity in health care that racial and ethnic minorities often face.
Young leaders watching church in action
The Bishop Melvin G. Talbert Leadership Institute Fellows are being nurtured to become ethical leaders of vital congregations.
Ending hunger in 5 years ‘doable’
Include God and make the effort, urges president of international hunger-relief organization.
Sowing promise for developing countries
Foods Resource Bank spins cash from crops into food security as farmers and churches make a global difference.
Home nourishes body, soul of Nigerian young
Born out of the Hope for Children of Africa initiative, this mission of the United Methodist orphanage is still expanding.
United Methodists reach out at Christmas
In diverse ways, congregations, conference employees and others shared resources, time and talents to brighten holiday for others.
Lasting solutions for global hunger
While the world produces enough food to feed the 7 billion people who live here, 925 million suffer from chronic hunger. How can that change?
Religious leaders: Don’t cut poverty funding
Interfaith leaders want to maintain global development assistance funds in Senate bill for 2012 U.S. budget.
$3 million grant boosts malaria campaign
Gates Foundation, in collaboration with United Nations Foundation, offers support to United Methodist initiative.
Hispanic Plan builds communities of faith
Reaching out town by town in Wisconsin, followers use Hispanic-Latino plan modules and form worship groups.
Gates praises church in malaria fight
United Methodists' work and leadership in fighting malaria draws praise from Melinda Gates.
The Muppets take East St. Louis
"Sesame Street" had a primetime episode on hunger. Children got a special screening at a ministry — brought to you by the letters U M C.
Church attacks malaria on several fronts
Imagine No Malaria effort in Sierra Leone includes nets, education, training of health-care workers, improvement of hospitals and clinics.
Settlement in Capitol Rotunda arrests
Church and Society’s Winkler, others charged in ‘faithful act of civil disobedience’ reach pretrial resolution.
Malaria advocates ask Congress to save lives
United Methodists at Imagine No Malaria Days on the Hill urge retention of U.S. funding to fight malaria.
Korean National Plan exceeds its goals
Plan’s council continues support as it tells message of hope in growth of new churches, training of pastors and laity.
How to make more Hispanic disciples
Southern California conference works to reach the 13 million Hispanics through full implementation of the national plan.
8-year-old battles malaria with crayons
Alayna Strunk “wanted to help save lives in Africa.” She came up with a crafty way to raise funds to fight malaria.
More children in poverty not a surprise
United Methodists emphasize need to break poverty cycle along with maintaining programs to care for children.
Meet a growing, ‘Facebooking’ church
Out of the Box Worship Center is one of the fastest growing new-church starts. How has it grown so rapidly? Two words: Social media.
Faithful urged to contact Congress about debt
Cuts to programs that assist the poor are ‘unacceptable’ to people of faith, says top executive of United Methodist Board of Church and Society.
Two UM church leaders arrested in protest
Church and Society top exec and an ordained elder among 11 charged as Capitol rally asks U.S. leaders to fulfill nation’s promise to poor.
Zimbabwe mission treats body and spirit
Holston Conference missionaries find patients waiting for treatment at each stop on annual trip to Zimbabwe.
Arkansans bring pain relief to Uganda
A 19-member team from Fayetteville brought needed medical aid and help with evangelism in the east African country.
New site highlights ministries with the poor
Interactive site offers chance to engage in a denominational focus.
Wesley broke convention to aid poor
Caring for the poor was not the norm in John Wesley’s time, but is now a central focus of United Methodism.
Caring for the poor is part of Wesley’s legacy
As we mark Heritage Sunday, we honor our history. From the start, Wesley longed for a church that exhibited "charity in all forms."
Saving souls and bodies in Africa
Bishop shares how the church’s anti-malaria fight and Côte D’Ivoire radio station make disciples.
Nets may save newborn’s life
Bintu Kamara has lost three children to malaria. New bed nets hanging in her home will give her newborn a better chance at life.
African clergywomen find voice, claim rights
First-ever meeting will honor Africa’s first woman bishop and strengthen the network of clergywomen on the continent.
Abraham McIntyre: Poverty in paradise
Abraham McIntyre links those who have with those who don’t. “Most think of glamour but don’t know families have no running water or electricity.”
Bahamas mission fights poverty in paradise
Abraham McIntyre links those who have with those who don’t. “Most think of glamour but don’t know families have no running water or electricity.”
Imagine No Malaria fervor contagious
This enthusiastic anti-malaria fight is netting results.
Bishop champions fight against malaria
Bickerton joins NBA star, actress and others spotlighted for their efforts to prevent malaria deaths.
Malaria Lab Fights Killer
Andrea Henkel is a scientist with personal reasons to Imagine No Malaria. She got malaria in Togo and children close to her died from the disease.
Leadership Summit Survey results
Participants in the Leadership Summit on April 6 were invited to provide feedback through a survey.
Leadership Summit tackles church future
Thousands of United Methodists tuned in to learn how leaders plan to increase vital congregations.
New rule for schools: More clergy, more funds
The higher education board has changed the formula for distributing funds to United Methodist seminaries.
Census helps church with evangelism
The demographic data will help Christians “reach the people God has given us,” says leadership expert.
Windsor Village builds a new social landscape
With a commitment to community building and strengthening families and faith, the growth of this United Methodist ‘kingdom’ seems limitless.
New mission can rejuvenate churches
Sometimes current challenges lead churches to change their ministry focus or try bold, new ideas. It can be scary, but can also spur growth.
Closing churches is tough for everyone
The decision to close a church isn’t easy. But members of churches that closed can find comfort when their legacy lives on.
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