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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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
Street Children Find Haven
United Methodist News ServiceThe Pag-aruga program at Asuncion A. Perez Memorial Center provides meals to families living on the streets of Manilla.
Watch Video: (WMA, 2:42)
Filipino Church Ministers to Destitute Families
United Methodist News ServiceManila's poorest residents live in North Cemetery; some street children now live at the Gilead Center.
Watch Video: Children at the Gilead Center (WMA, 1:02)
Church Offers Hope to Filipinos Living Amid Garbage
United Methodist News ServiceShalom Kindergarten at Smokey Mountain UMC is full of smiling faces despite toxic smoke clouds hovering like a blanket.
Watch Video(WMA, 1:55)
Struggling Hospital Continues to Offer Free Care
United Methodist News ServiceMary Johnston Hospital "could do more if we had more" to provide medical care for Manila’s poor.
Watch Video(WMA, 2:47)
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