"I try to put flesh on the bones of the Scripture. I want people to go to the Scripture and find out what of what I said is right there in writing.” — Luella Krieger, a lay evangelist who performs as women of the Bible.
Photo courtesy of Luella Krieger
NEWS AND FEATURES
Evangelists aim to bring Bible to life
SYKESVILLE, Pa. (UMNS) — After 21 years in nursing, Luella Krieger found a new vocation portraying different women in the Bible. She and other United Methodist evangelists who proclaim the gospel are finding new ways to lead revival. But, as Heather Hahn reports, it’s a challenging career path. This is the second in a two-part series.
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Evangelists seek to revitalize churches
Membership agencies focus on advocacy, connections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — The membership agencies of the denomination — United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women — are advocates on issues that include domestic violence, maternal and child health and environmental justice. Julie Dwyer reports in the third story of a series about the agencies of the denomination.
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United Methodists in DRC get farming help
KINDU, Democratic Republic of Congo (UMNS) — The Global Health unit of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is helping farmers in the East Congo Conference improve agricultural production. The mission agency has provided a grant to support a food security project aimed at fighting malnutrition in the area. The 12-month program targets United Methodists from 10 local churches, with 200 households participating. Chadrack Tambwe Londe reports.
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Texas Conference
Bishop Jones and team visit Laos
HOUSTON — Bishop Scott Jones recently led a Texas Conference team on a trip to Laos. The Council of Bishops assigned him as episcopal leader of United Methodist mission initiatives in that country and Thailand. In Laos, Jones commissioned three pastors and taught on pastoral care and stewardship. He has done a Q&A about the trip with Sherri Gragg.
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PRESS RELEASES
Board of Higher Education and Ministry
New documentary features BCF schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new documentary that examines the impact of historically black colleges and universities on U.S. history, culture and identity prominently features Bennett College. The Greensboro, North Carolina, college is one of the 11 historically black schools supported by the Black College Fund of The United Methodist Church. “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities” also lists the other BCF schools. The documentary will premiere Feb. 19 on PBS’ “Independent Lens.”
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COMMENTARIES
Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Serving a church of a different racial background
ATLANTA — Unique challenges arise when a church is served by a pastor from a different racial or cultural background or as it struggles to engage a changing community. The Rev. Jasmine Smothers, the first African-American lead pastor of First Atlanta United Methodist Church, shares her perspectives on ministry in cross-cultural settings.
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EVENTS
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UMCOR Sunday (Formerly One Great Hour of Sharing)
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