Global Partnerships of the
NC Conference
The North Carolina Conference of the Global Methodist Church is called to be more than a local expression of faith. We are called to the world. Through our Global Partnerships program, the NCGMC is walking alongside our African sisters and brothers in Uganda and the Kasai Region of the West Congo GMC, fulfilling the shared vision to “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ and Spread Scriptural Holiness Across the Globe.”
What We Are Doing Together
The North Carolina GMC is in missional partnership with the Uganda GMC and West Congo GMC. In these partnerships we are walking alongside of our African sisters and brothers in areas such as:
Clergy Training
Equipping pastors and lay leaders is foundational to the growth of the Church. Through events like the week-long “School of Methodism,” we support the efforts of our partners to strengthen theological education and Methodist identity among local church leaders. Pastors and laity from across the region gather to be trained and sent out with greater confidence and clarity.
Church Planting & Evangelism
Church planting and evangelism are vibrant in both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although many of these churches meet in makeshift shelters, they are passionate about spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Your support helps provide the resources and encouragement our partners need to expand their efforts to plant healthy churches throughout their conferences.
Econonomic Empowerment
We believe that holistic mission includes the whole person. Through economic empowerment initiatives, our partnerships support the dignity and flourishing of local communities alongside their spiritual growth.
Children & Youth Ministry
Investing in the next generation is investing in the future of the Church. In many churches children and youth make up over half of the worshipping congregation. We support our African leaders in their children and youth ministry initiatives that create safe spaces for young people to encounter God and grow in their faith.
Bible Distribution
The Word of God is the heartbeat of this mission. To date, over 13,000 Bibles have been provided by the NCGMC to believers in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These Bibles are not just books. They are lifelines to communities where access to Scripture has been limited.
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Learn More: Attend an Online Information Session
Rev. Greg Jenks, Conference Coordinator of Global Partnerships, is available to share updates on this amazing work and answer your questions. Join him online at one of four upcoming sessions:
Monday, April 20 at 7:00 pm — Join the Meeting
Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 pm — Join the Meeting
Sunday, April 26 at 6:00 pm — Join the Meeting
Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 pm — Join the Meeting
Choose the date that works best for you and come learn how the NCGMC is truly embracing its global calling.
Want Rev. Jenks to speak at your congregation or church event? Contact him at greg@ncglobalmethodist.org to schedule a speaking engagement.
Travel With Us to Africa
There is no experience quite like seeing this partnership work firsthand. Rev. Greg Jenks leads trips to both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and there is an opportunity for you to join him.
Tentative dates for this summer are:
Uganda: June 28 – July 8
Democratic Republic of the Congo: July 8 – 20
If you would like to travel with Greg to Uganda or the DRC, reach out today to begin the conversation. Contact Rev. Jenks at greg@ncglobalmethodist.org.
Support the Work: Give to Global Partnerships
Every gift makes a difference. Whether it is providing Bibles to a first-time believer in the DRC, training a pastor in Uganda, or helping a congregation build a permanent place of worship, your generosity directly supports Kingdom work on the other side of the world.
Simply scroll down to “Africa Conference Support”
Your gift is a partnership. It is a declaration that the Church is one body, united across continents by the love of Christ and the call to make disciples everywhere.
Global Partnerships Update – Africa
NC Conference Coordinator Greg Jenks with Paul, a partner from the Democratic Republic of Congo, showcasing a new Bible alongside a cherished...