“The prayer that I pray for those who are coming for the global gathering is that they will see that God is on the move,” says Rev. Dr. Casely Essamuah, Secretary of the Global Christian Forum (GCF) as 250 representatives from all streams of Christianity are gathering in Accra, Ghana from April 16-19 for what is likely the most diverse meeting of Christian leaders globally.

As the Global Christian Forum closed in Ghana on 19 April, the gathering shared a message focusing on moving beyond a posture of “us” and “them,” and on how we can be inspired to act together for the restoration of the world.

A cross-cultural missionary serving in Africa shared his perspective on how the gospel can bring reconciliation and healing to all peoples of the world.

Pan African peoples understand they are disproportionately affected by hunger and food insecurity. Historic inequities furthered by the wrath of racism, conflict, climate, and illnesses like COVID have further contributed to this.

Brian Vander Waal is a missionary from the USA living in London, UK. He currently works as an employment consultant to reach people.

The Amity Foundation, which is based on faith, continues to aid victims in Türkiye with logistical support and resettlement assistance.

A $10,000 grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief was announced July 11 after 37 people, including some United Methodists, were killed during an attack in Gambella in western Ethiopia.

“I learned how to get and how to conduct great interviews as well as how to take good pictures and videos without victimizing anybody,” said Rekiatu Musa Jingi, an investigative journalist and human rights advocate in Cameroon who was part of a cross-regional migration reporting programme called “Changing the Narrative.”

UMC Ministries is a growing, volunteer-based organization that works alongside the Uganda-South Sudan Conference, and Harper Hill Global is a Nashville, Tennessee, faith-based organization. Together, they raised $13,410 (U.S.) to support projects in eastern Africa.

The Lottie Moon International Online Conference: Christian Mission Collaboration was conducted virtually to honor the 110th anniversary of the death of Charlotte “Lottie” Moon.