Each year an average of 120 requests are received by Global Ministries by our partners for persons in mission. Global Ministries can respond to requests for full-time missionaries only if there are resources for that purpose. In 2000, there are 108 fully-supported missionaries and Global Ministries is stepping out in faith to have 120 by 2002. Congregations and individuals are stepping forward to provide support for new full-time missionaries requested by our church partners around the world.
Sustained presence Represents the incarnational dimensions of our work and witness.
Shows our international church partners that we are in relationship with them for the long term. Aids the development of language skills and greater understanding of the culture, life and witness of the church in a particular country. Facilitates the work and experience of short term volunteers and the visits of mission groups or church worktrips. As part of the ecumenical church and its response to particular historical and geographical contexts we affirm our commitment to share persons in mission. The purpose of the Dr. Mae Yoho Ward Enabling Scholarship Fund is to provide overseas church leaders financial aid for continuing education in order that they might serve more effectively in their current or future ministry, in areas such as pastoral, educational, administrative or service ministries.