Resources to Connect The Church in Mission
The 4 Goals of Mission brochure is a 10-page, full color publication outlining how Global Ministries is at work throughout the world. It is available free of charge in English, French, and Portuguese with more languages forthcoming.
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People, Programs, and Projects is a 40 page booklet that gives an overview of the work Global Ministries does within the structure of the organization. This free resource is currently available in English, French, and Portuguese. Order from Cokesbury
The United Methodist Mission Map is a world map poster identifying the countries and territories where The United Methodist Church, through the General Board of Global Ministries, is at work sharing personnel and/or resources.
Four Focus brochures detail Global Ministries' work in the areas of Leadership Development, Congregational Development, Global Health, and Poverty. These free resources are currently available in English only.
Mission Studies
Mission studies are used by literally millions of people: by regional and Annual Conference Schools of Christian Mission, local units of United Methodist Women, youth groups, church-school classes, and others. The studies for 2008-2009 are:
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Mission History of The United Methodist Church
Learn about the mission history of The United Methodist Church and its predecessor denominations. This series of books covers the mission history of the Evangelical United Brethren Church; the Methodist Protestant Church; the Methodist Episcopal Church, South; The Methodist Church (1939 to 1968); and The United Methodist Church from 1968 through 2000. Order one or more books now:
- The Missionary Spirit: The History of Mission of the Methodist Protestant Church, 1830-1939 by Ruth A. Daugherty
- Five Dollars and Myself: The History of Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1845-1939 by Robert W Sledge
- Mirror and Beacon: The History of Mission of The Methodist Church, 1939-1968 by Linda Gesling
- On the Journey Home: The History of Mission of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, 1946-1968 by Dr. J. Steven O Malley
- From Missions to Mission: The History of Mission of The United Methodist Church, 1968-2000 by Robert J Harman
