Keys to building vital congregations

Topical preaching, varied worship styles, effective lay leadership and small groups. These are the things United Methodist congregations can do right now to become more vital say members of the Call to Action Steering Committee....

The road back from Hurricane Katrina

Five years after Hurricane Katrina devastated parts of Mississippi and Louisiana, residents recall the hundreds of thousands of United Methodist volunteers who have helped rebuild homes and lives....

Pakistan floods threaten millions of children

For some 3.5 million children, Pakistan's worst floods in 80 years could have deadly consequences. United Methodist Committee on Relief partner GlobalMedic is providing relief as the crisis continues....

Student group revives VBS at small-membership churches

Stafford UMC, along with 10 other churches in the Kansas West Conference, have been able to start or enhance their Vacation Bible School programs, thanks to a team recruited by the Center for Small Membership Churches....