"Face-Forward Faith" Required in Obedience to God's Mission 
Board Meetings of the General Board of Global Ministries
In Speech to Directors, Board President Reflects on History and Purpose
At their board meeting in Stamford Oct. 9-12, Women's Division president Inelda González reflected on history, challenging directors to do more for their communities.
In the Midst of Transition, Women's Division Head is Hopeful
Harriett Olson, Deputy General Secretary for the Women's Division, offered an optimistic report to the board of directors for their semi-annual board meeting.
Division Directors Rally for Health Care, Act for Justice
Women's Division directors rally for health care for all at a noonday vigil during their annual meeting in Stamford, Conn., Oct. 9-12.
Treasurer Reports Giving Down, Commitment Strong
UMW giving in the first half of 2009 reflects market downturn and members' commitment to mission, says Treasurer's report at Women's Division directors meeting.
Board of Directors, April 2009
Scholarships for Leadership
by Elliott Wright5/1/09: Global Ministries directors approved scholarships totaling $1,348,321 for advanced and college-level study in the 2009-2010 academic year.
Missions Board Suffers Loss of Investment Income, UMNSRural and Urban Mission Offices to Be Linked on Trial Basis, GBGM
Church Agency Received Report on Child Abuse in Mission Settings, GBGM
Mission Agency Directors Approve Steps Toward Operational Restructure
by Elliott Wright4/30/09: Better alignment with "the realities of the church" and response to economic downturn are the goals of this action.
Native Heritage, Christian Faith Bring Conflict
by Linda Bloom4/29/09: Jennifer Battiest's faith journey has been aided by a Jewish Holocaust survivor and two little girls of the Clinton Indian United Methodist Church where she now serves.
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