2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.Methodist women have been a part of the struggle for equality since its beginning. Learn more about the story of American Methodist women’s efforts to fight for women’s rights, beginning with the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and
UMC BishopsAugust 17, 2020 | WASHINGTON, D. C. Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa, Resident Bishop of the Zimbabwe Area of The United Methodist Church, was elected today as interim president of the Africa College of Bishops. He follows Bishop John K. Yambasu, the Resident Bishop of
Hope, faith, joy, and peace. These Advent messages are needed this year more than ever before as people struggle with continued health concerns related to COVID-19, unprecedented loss, and a divided culture. How can church leaders imaginatively plan and prepare for this beloved season without
Sitting vigil by the bed of a sick or dying person is a familiar ministry for most clergy. Sharing the hope of the Resurrection in those moments can help bring peace to the afflicted and their loved ones. But in the midst of a global
By Maidstone Mulenga*UMC Bishops Bishop John K. Yambasu, the Resident Bishop of the Sierra Leone Area of The United Methodist Church, died in a road accident this morning (August 16, 2020) just outside Freetown in Sierra Leone. He was on his way to attend a
General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA)August 6, 2020 | Nashville, TN The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) Connectional Relations Team is pleased to announce that On the Go Masks (OTG) has been vetted and approved as a ministry partner. The Connectional Relations Team
How does one start a new ministry? Sometimes it is just a matter of offering to help existing ministries. The California-Pacific Disaster Response Task Force recognized last fall that the humanitarian crisis on our southern border is a disaster in which our Task Force should
BeADisciple courses are now available to everyone through the BeADisciple community for individuals who want to become better Christian disciples in an affordable and convenient way. They are designed for both laity and clergy persons to develop skills and increase ministry effectiveness. Classes are conducted
The California-Pacific Conference Commission on Native American Ministries (CONAM) recommends the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS), a three-part webinar series exploring the ongoing legacy of the U.S. Indian Boarding School era produced with the generous support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.