Divide deepens among Nigerian church leaders
Aides to bishop report fellow United Methodists to police for allegedly disturbing the peace, with four of them ultimately landing in jail on spying charges. West Africa College of Bishops plans to send delegation to Nigeria to meet with opposing parties.
United Methodists fight COVID-19 around the globe
United Methodists in Africa and the Philippines are fighting COVID-19 by making personal protective gear, raising awareness in rural areas and busy cities and breaking down myths. And they are using experiences with Ebola to stop the spread of the virus.
While Africa has had fewer cases so far, the number has now topped 10,000 in 52 countries, the World Health Organization reported on April 8. In the Philippines, WHO reported more than 3,700 confirmed cases.
Solar lamps ease work of clergy, students in Nigeria
The four conferences of the Nigeria Episcopal Area received hundreds of solar systems to be used in United Methodist churches, homes and schools.
Church helps bring dental care to remote villages in Nigeria
People in remote villages in Nigeria rarely have access to dental care and many suffer with cavities and other oral infections. To help alleviate some of that suffering, The United Methodist Church in Nigeria, in partnership with the North Alabama Conference, is...
Our Future Plan
As we venture into the years ahead, our Mission Shall be “ To raise faithful and fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ who are passionate to transform the world through preaching teaching and provision of services that carter for the physical and spiritual needs of the...
