Mission Relationships
Mission Relationships analyses the context in which the church is called to mission and builds covenant relationships and mission partnerships to implement the goals of mission. In its evaluative work, it takes account of such factors as culture, religion, history, politics, economics, environment and demographics. It develops Christian ecumenical relations and explores dialogue with people of other faiths.
News and Features
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Methodist Churches Thrive in Indonesia Despite Uncertainties
by Rebecca Asedillo10/28/08: How can congregations grow in the face of discrimination and extreme poverty?
As a Young Deaconess Is Mourned, United Methodists Support Human Rights in the Philippines
by Rebecca C. Asedillo5/1/08: General Conference calls for an immediate stop to killings and all forms of human rights violations.
Mission Leader Asks US Congress to Make Human Rights Key In Philippines Aid
Global Ministries NewsA fax to House and the Senate members asks that no US military aid be used in ways that violate human rights.
Philippine Judicial Leader Speaks Out Against Killings
United Methodist News ServiceSupreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno is a United Methodist and a powerful voice for human rights.
Slain Filipino Pastor’s Family Awaits Justice
United Methodist News ServiceThe Rev. Isaias Sta. Rosa was abducted from his home and killed by masked gunmen in August 2006. More than 800 people have been killed since 2001.
Bananas and Mushrooms at Work in Ministry:
The Church Encounters Economic Realities
by Rebecca C. AsedilloLocal products spell out hope for people living on the economic fringes in the Philippines.
United Methodists Hold First Latino Workshop on AIDS Ministries
Global Ministries NewsThe event included a commissioning service challenging participants to develop education and prevention ministries.
Ministry in the Philippines: A Five Part Series
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