Clergy of color ‘have to keep on pushing’

Pastors serving in cross-cultural ministries, including several from Michigan, recently gathered in Atlanta to offer each other support and strategies for navigating challenges.

NCJ bishops announce Special Session

The North Central Jurisdiction will hold a Special Session on January 23 to approve the creation of two new episcopal areas.

Reimagining mission in the U.S.

Nearly 250 United Methodist mission leaders from 53 U.S. annual conferences met to discern ways to reimagine, reinvent, and reignite mission work in the U.S.

NCJ delegates gather in Chicago

Delegations from the North Central Jurisdiction gathered in suburban Chicago to prepare for next year’s General and Jurisdictional Conferences.

Bishops call for peacemaking in Holy Land

The United Methodist Council of Bishops released a statement on the Israel-Gaza conflict amid rising international calls for a cease-fire. The bishops say they want to encourage work toward long-lasting… Continue Reading Bishops call for peacemaking in Holy Land

NCJ bishops lead the way in mission

Bishops from the North Central Jurisdiction recently experienced the work done by ministry partner Midwest Mission by participating in hands-on mission projects.

Regionalization plan heads to General Conference

A key United Methodist leadership body has given unanimous approval to submitting a proposal for worldwide regionalization to the denomination’s top lawmaking assembly. The legislative package aims to give Africa,… Continue Reading Regionalization plan heads to General Conference

Study shows shift in disaffiliations

Disaffiliations from The United Methodist Church have grown considerably and shifted geographically, according to a new study from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. The Southeastern and South Central jurisdictions… Continue Reading Study shows shift in disaffiliations

Young adult mission journeys set for 2024

Young adults, ages 18-35, seeking short-term, cultural immersion experiences abroad can join an upcoming UMVIM Discover … Mission journey.

At the heart of HAPI’s vision in Haiti

Valerie Mossman-Celestin just returned from her first trip to Haiti in five years. It was a time to reconnect with the community, reassure the staff, and recreate the ministry.