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01/06/2009
Recruiters explore ways to develop young clergy
Annual conferences have a lot of influence in helping young people hear the call to ministry, and 44 recruiters shared ideas for success.
01/05/2009
Chaplains help inmates find Jesus in prison
United Methodist prison chaplain says gospel message to seek out forgotten and forsaken needs to include nation’s inmates.
01/05/2009
Hiwassee College appeals for support after losing accreditation
The Tennessee school must raise $4.4 million by April, says head of trustees.
12/22/2008
United Methodists elect bishop for Sierra Leone
The Rev. John K. Yambasu, has been elected bishop of the United Methodist Church in Sierra Leone.
12/22/2008
Crisis situation threatens survival of Zimbabweans
A crisis of medical, political and economic proportions is threatening the resiliency and survival of the people of Zimbabwe.
12/19/2008
Ike survivors welcome donated Christmas decorations
A United Methodist church in Texas organizes giveaways of Christmas decorations for families who lost everything in the storm.
12/19/2008
Bishop Yemba named chancellor for Africa University
United Methodist Bishop David Kekumba Yemba is the new chancellor of Africa University and chairman of its board of directors.
12/18/2008
Young people grants support creative ministries
Young people of The United Methodist Church award more than $200,000 in grants to their peers across the globe.
12/18/2008
West African youth explore leadership, peace building
Liberian Bishop John Innis encourages young people to follow God’s call, love the church and pray for their leaders.
12/18/2008
Secret Santas offer holiday gift help to parents
A group of would-be elves share a covert mission to benefit North Carolina children, just in time for Christmas.