Wespath Benefits and Investments, the pension agency of The United Methodist Church, is providing financial support to 12 student pastors from Beni living in Kindu to help them make ends meet. The students receive $100 U.S. each month.
Making medical care more affordable in Congo
United Methodist hospitals start savings and credit institutions to help country’s most vulnerable pay for medical treatment, get regular care.
Women fight hunger with agriculture in Congo
Bishop Unda and spouse offer support as local churchwomen till the soil to improve conditions for all.
Ebola training well received in Congo
Megan Klingler with the United Methodist Board Global Ministries’ Global Health unit said she is pleased with the progress made during her three-week visit.
Congo church connects with ‘street children’
United Methodist pastors, church groups reach out to some of the thousands of children and youth living on the streets in South Kivu.
Cholera concerns grow in East Congo
Amid the Ebola outbreak, church adds cholera education to public awareness campaign as cases increase in North and South Kivu.
Rebuilding straw churches in eastern Congo
So far, more than 12 churches have been renovated or rebuilt with stronger materials, so worshippers no longer have to worry about weather.