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Crisis situation threatens survival of Zimbabweans
Linda Green
Africa University, though weakened by the economic and hyperinflation environment, is one of only three private universities of the 12 universities in the country that are open and operating "with any semblance of normality," Interim AU Vice Chancellor Fanuel Tagwira reported.
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Bishop Yemba named chancellor for Africa University
Andra Stevens
United Methodist Bishop David Kekumba Yemba, a founding member of Africa University’s department of theology, is the school's new chancellor and chairman of its board of directors.
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Calling 2009 Scheduled in Moscow
GBHEM
Calling 2009, scheduled for April 4-5, at the Russia United Methodist Theological Seminary will offer United Methodist Christians from all over Eurasia a chance to consider their calling.
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Annual Conference Recruiters Discuss What Works
Vicki Brown
Forty-four annual conference representatives who work with young clergy candidates spent three days sharing what they have done that is successful – from candidacy summits to vocational mission trips.
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Africa University Requests Financial Support
UMNS
Zimbabwe’s economic crisis shows few signs of easing, and United Methodist-related Africa University has issued another urgent call for financial support from the denomination.
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European EXPLORATION Provides Chance for Discernment
Vicki Brown
Twenty-three young people from five countries gathered during European EXPLORATION to consider God’s call in their lives, while adults who work with young people used the event to connect with each other and share ideas.
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Five Events Strengthen Academy, Church Ties
Vicki Brown
Leaders from United Methodist churches and higher education institutions will gather this spring at five events in each jurisdiction to discuss how the church and the academy can work together more closely.
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Peru seminary program to serve Andean region
Linda Bloom
A new theological program based in Lima, Peru, will provide pastoral training for Methodists in the Andean region of Latin America.
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Black College Fund Presidents Explore Four Focus Area Ties
Vicki Brown
Specifics about how the 11 historically Black United Methodist-related colleges can work with the church on the Four Areas of Focus will be decided at their March 2009 meeting.
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Bishops adopt guidelines on deacons
Linda Green
The new sacramental authority for deacons -- granted by the denomination’s top legislative body at the 2008 General Conference -- becomes effective in January.
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Gear up for United Methodist Student Day
Vicki Brown
So far this year, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry has awarded $2,847,600 in scholarships to 2,431 students. The agency provided another $865,187 in loans to 201 students struggling to pay college bills.
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UM Bishops Congratulate President-Elect Obama
UMCOM
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church congratulated Sen. Barack Obama today on his election as the 44th President of the United States and applauded his willingness to articulate a vision of change for the nation "that is based on hope for all the people, especially those who are disinherited and disenfranchised."
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Five years later, UMC phone cards still popular
The Phone Card Project, 5 years old this November, was started by United Methodist Chaplain Lt. Col. J. Maddox Woodbery and was initially pushed by the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of the UMC.
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Korea is fertile ground to reach young soldiers
Kathy Gilbert
While mainline U.S. churches struggle to reach 17- to 20-year-olds, two United Methodist clergy members from Georgia have more young adults seeking faith conversations than there are hours in the day.
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Military chaplains extend church’s global outreach
Kathy Gilbert
Military commanders stationed in countries along the Pacific Rim say they would not think of going into war without the chaplains who serve as their treasured "battle buddies."
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Officers elected at board organizing meeting
GBHEM
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry elected new officers, heard the general secretary’s State of the Board Address, and attended a ministry fair during the Board’s fall 2008 meeting.
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With globalization, church must offer different view
Linda Green
Making a difference as a church in an age of increasing globalization requires a new level of engagement with biblical resources and the resources of the Christian tradition.
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Esther Edwards Scholarship presented at fall meeting
GBHEM
A $5,000 graduate scholarship was presented to Stephanie Krauth during the Oct. 9-11 meeting of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
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Duke Divinity initiative targets clergy health
Linda Green
Pastors preach service and ministry to others. They view sacrifice as just part of the job. Unfortunately, that selfless outlook can come at a price—and all too often the price is personal health and fitness.
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High Point University undergoes transformation
Renee Elder
All eyes seem to be following High Point University as it undergoes a bold $250 million transformation of its campus and academic programs.
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Clergywomen break new ground in large churches
Linda Green
More than 50 years after receiving full clergy rights in The United Methodist Church, more and more women like The Rev. Joan Carter-Rimbach are breaking through the stained glass ceiling that, for the most part, has kept clergywomen in small-membership churches or as assistants in larger congregations.
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New seminary president relishes opportunity to serve
Linda Bloom
As the new president of United Theological Seminary in suburban Dayton, Ohio, the Rev. Wendy J. Deichmann Edwards views her leadership role as "such a great opportunity to serve."
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Discerning God’s Will for Life
A discernment event sponsored by two general agencies in January offers United Methodists a chance to explore lay and clergy Christian vocations.
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United Methodist pension board focuses on long term during down market
Marta W. Aldrich
Pension leaders for The United Methodist Church are assuring participants that their accounts are well-funded through a diverse portfolio of investments, despite losses of $1.5 billion during 2008.
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Perkins Professor to be 2008 Willson Lecturer
Vicki Brown
Joerg Rieger, Professor of Systematic Theology at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, will deliver the 2008 Willson Lecture on Oct. 10 during the fall board meeting of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
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College students meet million-meal challenge
John Gordon
Stop Hunger Now, a Raleigh-based non-profit organization, held the Aug. 23 challenge on the campuses of North Carolina State University at Raleigh, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and East Carolina University at Greenville.
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Africa University stays resilient, despite economy
Josh Tinley
A few days after issuing an urgent plea for funds, Africa University's advisory development committee celebrated the school's resilience amid economic hardship.
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Zimbabwe’s economic woes create urgent funding need
Operating in a nation beset by economic and political crises, Africa University has issued an urgent plea for United Methodist congregations to fulfill their 2008 financial obligations to the Zimbabwe-based school.
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IAMSCU Elects New Officers, Board Members
Vicki Brown
During a conference in Rosario, Argentina, the International Association of Methodist-related Schools, Colleges, and Universities elected new officers, Executive Committee members, and board members for 2008-2010.
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Methodist educators focus on shaping future leaders
Linda Green
More than 200 academics attended the July 10-13 meeting of the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities at the Latin American Educational Center in Rosario.
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