Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
After 21 years of faithful ministry, God is doing a new thing in the life of Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries. Following a time of prayer and spiritual discernment, DBOM has re-emerged with a new vision, a new mission, a new name and a renewed passion to minister to our prison population. We are thankful to celebrate this… Continue Reading→
The recent earthquake in Haiti has weighed heavily on our hearts, first for the tragic loss of life and the devastating impact on a country that has suffered so much. But we also remember the horrific Haiti earthquake of 2010 when we lost one of our own beloved clergy members, the Rev. Dr. Sam Dixon…. Continue Reading→
Afghan Refugees Need Your Help! “I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35 Afghan refugees will be arriving in the Triangle area soon. We encourage you to support our ministry partners who are busy… Continue Reading→
April 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected health systems globally, crippling service delivery in both high and low-resource countries. However, the effects on already weakened health systems in the developing world have been far more devastating. In recent weeks, the COVID-19 case count – first in Brazil and now in India – has risen… Continue Reading→
PIM Receives Special Recognition! PIM’s SYSTEM program was one of 10 centers across North Carolina to participate in a NASA Design Challenge along with being an evaluation site to highlight the need for authentic, hands-on, real-world applications of STEM. The design challenge is a partnership between NASA and the U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century… Continue Reading→
Freedom Global: Uhuru Girls’ Academy in Kenya is a private secondary education school that provides opportunities for girls from vulnerablebackgrounds. In spite of poverty, tribal violence and displacement, abuse and poorly resourced primary schools, these students have madeeducation a priority. The Academy emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills in a personal and creative environment… Continue Reading→
Our Conference has supported vulnerable persons in Armenia for over 25 years. Although our Mission Team has been engaged in many programs that are teaching self-improvement and sustainability, there are times in which we are called upon to help with humanitarian relief. After the most recent military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Project Agape was… Continue Reading→
The NCCUMC Refugee and Immigration Committee serves newcomers to the United States from all over the world. We help churches welcome these new neighbors, and we have special services to assist them as they flee violence, and use their education, training and skills to benefit our society. Leviticus 19:33-34 says, “When a stranger sojourns with… Continue Reading→
We continue our celebration of Black History month by featuring Marcharkelti McKenzie (Advance # 3022000), a Global Mission Fellow serving at Open Doors United Methodist Mission in Prichard, Alabama. Marcharkelti was commissioned in July 2014, by none other than our own Bishop Hope Morgan Ward. Marcharkelti (affectionately known as “Mo”) comes from Maxton, NC. Prior… Continue Reading→
During Black History month, we are pleased to feature several North Carolina women serving in mission. Today, we salute Barbara Rogers (Advance # 3022129), a Global Mission Fellow commissioned in August 2015 for a two year term of service. Barbara, member of Galilee UMC in Laurinburg, NC, is serving a two year term of service… Continue Reading→