Ministry with the poor
In the book of John, Jesus speaks to Pharisees saying “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
Injustice is robbing people around the world of their opportunity to live an abundant life. Through Ministry With the Poor, United Methodists are building relationships to understand the causes of poverty. Ministries across the connection are embracing God’s economy of abundance to ensure that all God’s children have the opportunity to thrive.
Root causes of poverty
Today’s global economy is complex and interconnected, and poverty is more than lacking income and resources.
War, migration, health, education, climate change and political corruption are a few of the underlying issues that perpetuate cycles of poverty. But together, our church is transforming the world.
Walking with the indigenous Lumad people in the Philippines, who experience economic and health concerns as a result of climate change, has fueled efforts to care for creation responsibly.
Building relationships in the Yugorobi District of Nigeria created space for neighbors to dream together, leading to the construction of an elementary school that provides affordable and quality education to an area that previously lacked access.
Partnering in worship led two churches in Washington, D.C. to partner in securing affordable housing that is vital to the community.
Through relationships with undocumented immigrants in their Texas community, a United Methodist Church was able to respond to the immediate needs while also collaborating to advocate for immigration reform.
Share your stories
Along the way, the church is also being transformed. As we bring Christ’s message of radical love to a broken world, we encounter Christ and can learn new ways of being the church.
One gift of our global connection is the opportunity to learn from stories and experiences that demonstrate the power of God through transformative relationships.
We invite you to consider how relationships are fueling change in your community. Share your story on our website today so that we all may learn new ways of being in “ministry with.”
