United Methodist News Service – Recent Articles

• Pastor emulates Wesley in Florida
  The Rev. Andy Oliver’s journey from burnt-out pastor to passionate activist has taken some interesting stops, including public relations and tending bar.
• Pastors push back in Florida
  The Revs. Andy Oliver and Roy Terry, both United Methodists, are committed to continue protesting in response to what they see as government overreach in Florida.
• Big push planned to fund pastoral education
  United Methodist bishops are planning a one-time special offering next year to better support pastors’ theological education in Africa, Europe and the Philippines.
• Bakery ministry empowers Zimbabwe women
  Divine Grace Bakery, funded by a United Women in Faith grant, is helping to alleviate poverty by teaching women to bake and sell their products.
• Taking worship into the wild
  Individuals are heading to the woods to connect with God in nature. This unique worship experience is a ministry of First United Methodist Church of Omaha, Nebraska.
• After assassination, bishops urge peacemaking
  United Methodist bishops see a growing threat of political violence. They are calling churchgoers to pray and act for peace following a school shooting and the killing of activist Charlie Kirk.
• Mongolia Mission marks milestones, maps future
  The United Methodist Church’s Mongolia Mission Initiative celebrated its 23rd anniversary this year with joyful worship and renewed commitments to the future.
• Grasping Scripture using poetry
  A pastor in North Carolina is writing sonnets to put Scripture in perspective, which he says helps him write more compelling sermons.
• What regionalization means for mission
  Three United Methodist bishops discussed what regionalization would mean for the denomination’s global mission work if ratified.
• Volunteers in Mission embark on new chapter
  As the post-disaffiliation denomination grapples with tight church budgets and the end of federal aid programs, United Methodists plan a long future for short-term missions.