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Bishop Joaquina F. Nhanala of Mozambique is presented with a carving to commemorate her decade as the first and only female United Methodist bishop in Africa during a celebration at Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UMNS.

Nhanala: ‘Africa is ready’ for second female bishop

The first and only female United Methodist bishop on the African continent reflects on her journey into the episcopacy, the challenges she’s faced and her greatest achievements in her first decade.

Timothy Keathing, an executive with The Boeing Company, speaks to students on the campus of Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Photo courtesy of Africa University.

Boeing executive’s family funds AU scholarship

The four-year, endowed $130,000 scholarship fund is for women majoring in education at the United Methodist university.

Evangelism

Worshippers gather at the central grandstands in Kindu, Congo, during an evangelization campaign led by the Rev. Martin Kasongo. About 100 people joined The United Methodist Church during the event. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Martin Kasongo.

Evangelism campaign brings more than 1,000 to Christ

As people witness to their faith in Democratic Republic of the Congo, they urge others to share the story of Jesus.

Mission and Ministry

United Methodist school directors from Liberia and Sierra Leone and leaders from Operation Classroom meet in Monrovia, Liberia. (From left) Joseph Pormai with The United Methodist Church of Sierra Leone, the Rev. Sampson Nyanti, former director of education for United Methodist schools in Liberia, and the Revs. Bob Coolman and Monty C. Barker with Operation Classroom. Photo by E Julu Swen, UMNS.

Operation Classroom reaffirms commitment to Africa

Leaders from United Methodist organization visit Liberia, Sierra Leone to strengthen contributions to the countries’ education programs.

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