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Mission Stories

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For hundreds of years, United Methodists and our predecessors have been sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ across the globe. By preaching the Good News, caring for those in need, and loving all of our neighbors, we are part of a long lineage of disciples of Jesus Christ transforming the world. 

Be inspired by learning more about these amazing people and ministries.

Sketch of Francis Asbury.

Francis Asbury

Francis Asbury : Lifelong missionary

While many know Francis Asbury as the father of American Methodism and a church leader, he also was a lifelong missionary,

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Dr. Hwal-lan (Helen) Kim was the first Korean woman to receive a doctoral degree, to become a university president, and she founded Korea’s first English-language newspaper.

Mission Stories

Hwal-lan (Helen) Kim (1899-1970)

Dr. Kim was the first Korean woman to receive a doctoral degree, to become a university president, and she founded Korea’s first English-language newspaper.

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