Currently there are over 300 Global Ministries missionaries serving in over 60 countries throughout our United Methodist Church and World Methodist Church connection. Individuals and churches are invited to partner with a missionary and provide financial, spiritual, and emotional support. When we covenant with one missionary, we are supporting the entire United Methodist missionary community on their behalf and in their name.
CCUMC Begins a New Journey
After a lengthy period of time for discernment to determine whether or not to broaden and deepen our congregation’s need with a ministry outside our community, CCUMC decided to establish covenant relationships with three missionaries or mission fields. Beginning January of 2012 and through June 2016, we have decided to be in covenant relationships with Rev. Joseph Chan and Marilyn Chan, both of Cambodia, and Youth and Child Visionary Ministries (YCVM) Kumi, Uganda.
There are three conditions through which we experience covenant relationships. First, we establish a financial goal of five dollars per church member per year in financial support of each missionary’s work. For CCUMC, this amounts to $250.00 per missionary/mission field. However, the covenant is much more than a financial commitment. It is also, secondly, a dynamic relationship where the church and its members and the missionary pray for one another and lastly, that all partners communicate regularly.
For more information about our Covenant Partners, connect with Sylvia Louie, Steve Chan, or Burt Yin. A detailed brochure is available here.