Global Ministries, Author at Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/author/global-ministries/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:22:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Global Ministries, Author at Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/author/global-ministries/ 32 32 Job Opening: Program Associate, Resource Development https://www.globalministries.org/job-opening-program-associate-resource-development/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:07:11 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54247 Position:          Program Associate for Resource DevelopmentMinistry team: Resource DevelopmentReports to:      Director of Strategic Engagement Location:         Hybrid Position* ~ Indianapolis, Indiana based The Office of Resource Development works extensively with constituencies of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of … Read more

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]]> All Africa Conference of Churches New Campaign Against Gender Based Violence https://www.globalministries.org/all-africa-conference-of-churches-new-campaign-against-gender-based-violence/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:29:56 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54161 This article was originally shared by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) here. “The Agenda 2063; The Africa we want; envisages a non-sexist Africa, where girls and boys can reach their full potential, and where men and women contribute … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of John E. Miles https://www.globalministries.org/global-ministries-is-saddened-to-learn-of-the-death-of-john-e-miles/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:33:22 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53981 John E. Miles, age 82, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John was the eldest son of the late Ernest and Olive Miles of Gloucester, England, and was raised in Wales … Read more

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]]> The Peace Project https://www.globalministries.org/the-peace-project/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:44:19 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53954 Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With Me (With Us) By Rev. Nadine Burton, Regional Minister of the Great River Region While serving as a short-term volunteer with the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) and Global … Read more

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]]> Engage with Thursdays in Black in 2024! https://www.globalministries.org/engage-with-thursdays-in-black-in-2024/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:51:50 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53951 Join Global Ministries in observing Thursdays in Black. The Thursdays in Black campaign, started by the World Council of Churches, aims to advocate for and dream of a world without gender-based violence. In every country, gender-based violence is a tragic … Read more

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]]> Recent Security Breach in Sierra Leone: A Statement from the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone https://www.globalministries.org/recent-security-breach-in-sierra-leone-a-statement-from-the-council-of-churches-in-sierra-leone/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:42:07 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53942 On Sunday, November 26, 2023, unidentified gunmen attacked various military installations, police stations, and the main correctional institutions in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  Immediately following the security breaches, officials implemented an indefinite nationwide curfew as they worked to bring those gunmen … Read more

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]]> Job Opening: Latin America and Caribbean Global Relations Minister https://www.globalministries.org/job-opening-latin-america-and-caribbean-global-relations-minister/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:47:39 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53631 POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition: Global Relations Minister, Latin America and CaribbeanMinistry Team: Partner RelationsReports to: President, Disciples Overseas Ministries (On-site supervisor)Location: Indianapolis, Indiana GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: Administer the Latin America and Caribbean Office of Global Ministries, serve as the major link to churches, ecumenical … Read more

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]]> Peace for the Middle East: a Pastoral Letter by the Joint Commission https://www.globalministries.org/peace-for-the-middle-east-a-pastoral-letter-by-the-joint-commission/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:33:37 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53578 En español “Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Get up and go towards the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ (This is a wilderness road.)” (Acts 8:26) The delegates of the Joint … Read more

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]]> First Months in Morocco https://www.globalministries.org/first-months-in-morocco/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:54:51 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53561 Written by: Antionette Bailu, who serves in Morocco My arrival in Morocco has been a great experience. In the beginning, there was a little difficulty because I didn’t know anyone. But, with time, we have become family with the faithful … Read more

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]]> The Days Are Not Always The Same https://www.globalministries.org/the-days-are-not-always-the-same/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:12:06 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53240 Written by: Alex Maldonado-Lizardi and Xiomara Cintron-Garcia who serve with the Christian Centre for Justice, Peace and Nonviolent Action (Justapaz), Bogota, Colombia On Friday, August 25, from Justapaz, four of us arrived in the shade of the mango tree in … Read more

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