Many distinctive ministries which match local needs and assist the Church in helping people to hear and experience Good News for today are being developed thanks to partnerships. US churches and mission agencies are better learning to listen and to take the lead of leadership within various countries. Said another way, it's not just a mission leader in NYC making a decision or the US exporting our ideas and approach to Christianity. The funding provided these groups through the end of 2006 was $150,000. Most of the funding for the groups falls in the $4000-8000 range per year! Here's an idea of 2007 projects and locations supported in coalition with Methodists "here and there":
Argentina- Youth: Mission Formation
Bolivia- Indigenous Leaders Training
-Youth Leaders Training
Brazil- Ministries with People of African Descent
-Vocational Training
Bogota, Columbia - Community Group & Radio Workers Training in Conflict Zones
Columbia- Dignifying Quality of Life for Indigenous and African Descendants
Dominican Republic- Growing with Christ: Christian education as a means of evangelization and holistic care for children
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic- Technical/Vocational School Program
Ecuador- Dancing to Live- new families of African and indigenous descent are moving into an area near Quito where the church is establishing ministries to them through the arts and native dance.
Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia- Leadership Development Program through CIEMAL
Guatemala- Transformed to Transform Others- emphasis on mission strategy
Barbados- Church School Curriculum
MCCA Haiti District- support of Delmas Boys Home where 23 boys reside
Leeward Islands- Reaching Others for Christ through Vocational and Educational Training
Mexico- Home for Indigenous Students
Managua, Nicaragua- Good Samaritan Medicine Program
Panama Vieja, Panama- Women's Health Orientation Clinic
Peru- Education and Community Development for Children and Youth
Uruguay-Methodist Institute for Pedagological and Pastoral Studies
Uruguay- Evangelization and Expansions in Artigas
Venezuela- Primary Health Care Based in Community
Go to http://new.gbgm-umc.org/connections/partnerships/encounter/ for more information.
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