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Bishop David Wilson, president of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, leads opening worship during the United Methodist boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry’s joint organizational meeting on Oct. 14 at the Denman Building in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Adam Bowers, United Methodist Board of Global Ministries.

Global Ministries, Higher Ed focus on hope amid change

The joint board meeting of United Methodist Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry was jam-packed with changes coming as the two agencies look to combine efforts and become more efficient.
General Agencies
The Rev. Reggie Clemmons, vice president of the General Council on Finance and Administration board, leads morning devotion Aug. 7 at the board’s organizing meeting in Franklin, Tenn. He is singing “How Great Is Our God.” Behind him are Bishop David Graves (left), GCFA board chair, and the Rev. Moses Kumar, the top executive of the denomination’s finance agency. Photo by Heather Hahn, UM News.

Amid uncertainty, finance board plans for new day

The board of the United Methodist finance agency elected officers, tackled a tough situation in Nigeria and confronted lingering worries about the denomination’s financial picture.
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The Rev. Moses Kumar, top executive of the General Council on Finance and Administration, answers a budget-related question on May 3 during the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Larry McCormack, UM News.

GC delegates pass budget, reduce US bishops

General Conference delegates passed a general budget with a bottom line that could change depending on how high collections are over the next two years. They also approved the distribution of 32 U.S. bishops.
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Bishop David Alan Bard of the Michigan Episcopal Area views the result of a close vote during debate April 30 at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Delegates voted to reduce the base rate for The United Methodist Church’s apportionment formula. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

General Conference reduces requested giving

After vigorous debate, delegates voted to reduce the base rate — a key component used in calculating requested annual-conference apportionments.

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