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Global Methodist Church
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The United Methodist Church continues to grapple with its future in the United States after years of schism and declining membership, even as Methodist movements grow rapidly in Africa, Asia and Europe. Commentators are debating whether globally rooted Methodism can flourish in an American religious landscape where denominational loyalty is fading and many worshippers now identify as nondenominational.
- 2Former Arkansas minister elected Methodist bishop in South Africa▼Former Arkansas minister elected bishop during Global Methodist Church meeting in South Africa
A former Arkansas minister has been elected as a bishop during the Global Methodist Church's meeting in South Africa. The church, formed after conservative United Methodists broke away in 2022, has been expanding internationally, and this election adds to its growing episcopal leadership. Arkansas outlets are covering the story because of the minister's local ties.
- 3Iowa Community Garden Grows with EarthKeepers Grant▼Iowa Conference: Community Garden blossoms with Global Ministries EarthKeepers Grant
A community garden connected to the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has received support through a Global Ministries EarthKeepers grant. The funding is helping the garden project develop, tying local food-growing efforts to the church's wider environmental ministry work.