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Youth

Evangelism
Members of United Methodist Youth Fellowship in the Philippines participate in worship during a three-day workshop. Photo from video by Kyla Ragasa

Pananaw workshop teaches critical thinking for Filipino Youth

The United Methodist Youth Fellowship in the Philippines (UMYFP) recently conducted a “Pananaw” (Filipino term for ‘perspectives’) workshop is a three-day program centered on media literacy with focus on social media.
Church Growth
Jason Shelton, a sociologist who teaches at the University of Texas, Arlington, is the author of “The Contemporary Black Church: The New Dynamics of African American Religion.” He is also a member of The Village United Methodist Church in DeSoto, Texas, which has used innovative ways to grow the congregation. Photo by Justin Clemons, University of Texas, Arlington.

Research reveals new trends among Black Protestants

Jason E. Shelton, a sociologist and United Methodist in Texas, writes in his latest book that many Black churches would be more likely to thrive if they find the courage to modernize.
Disaster Relief
The College of Allied Medical Sciences at United Methodist-related Wesleyan University-Philippines spearheaded a Vegetable Rescue Program which has already saved 24,250 pounds of fresh produce. By buying vegetables that might be not be used, the program supports local farmers affected by El Niño and also supplies communities around the university with fresh food. Photo courtesy of Wesleyan University-Philippines, College of Allied Medical Sciences.

University rallies to help disaster survivors

Students and faculty at United Methodist-related Wesleyan University-Philippines hold events to raise funds for those affected by recent disasters, climate change.
When a group of teens accepted Brian Edwards’ invitation to play basketball in the church gym at Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro, N.C., it blossomed into a weekly event complete with dinner and fellowship. Photo courtesy of United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina.

Basketball invite leads to ministry

An invitation to play basketball in the church gym led to the Spark After Dark ministry at Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro, N.C. Spark After Dark now attracts dozens of youth for open gym time, dinner and fellowship on Sunday nights.

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