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Faith Stories
The Rev. Francis O. Lunge, pastor of Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church in Dorchester, Mass., died on Oct. 8 at the age of 41. Photo courtesy of the Lunge family.

Pastor remembered as humble leader devoted to youth, justice
The Rev. Francis Onusamba Lunge, a United Methodist pastor in Massachusetts and son of Bishop Daniel Lunge, died Oct. 8 at age 41. Those who knew him remember his faithfulness, love for youth ministry and commitment to justice.
Faith Stories
Photo courtesy of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth; graphic by UM News.

Pastor’s ministry had length and depth
The Rev. Lamar Smith worked into his 90s as a United Methodist pastor, touching lives all along the way.
Theology and Education
James H. Salley. Photo courtesy of the author.

James Laney had big impact on Africa University
The late pastor and missionary was at the helm of choosing where the pan-African university would be built, and his network proved invaluable.

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