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West Africa elects Ande Ikimun Emmanuel as bishop

Dec 9, 2024 | umnews.org | Eveline Chikwanah

Key points: Emmanuel, a longtime leader in the Southern Nigeria Conference, was the first bishop elected at the West Africa Central Conference. He will serve the Nigeria Episcopal Area, following the resignation of John Wesley Yohanna in July. In his post-election remarks, Emmanuel said that church unity is his top priority. The Rev. Ande Ikimun Emmanuel has been elected as a bishop in The United Methodist Church’s West Africa Central Conference. Delegates elected Emmanuel, 44, Dec.
Zimbabwean gets posthumous honorary ordination

Nov 26, 2024 | umnews.org | Eveline Chikwanah

Key points: Nyakudanga was a renowned preacher who spread the gospel in Zimbabwe and its mission areas. The lay preacher died at the pulpit a few minutes after starting his sermon at Chisipiti United Methodist Church in Harare. Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa said Nyakudanga was worthy of the posthumous honor, which was bestowed as an act of grace. The Rev.
African bishops commit to church unity

Sep 11, 2024 | umnews.org | Eveline Chikwanah

Key points: During the Africa Colleges of Bishops meeting, 11 episcopal leaders from the African continent pledged their support for worldwide regionalization and expressed a commitment to stay in the United Methodist connection. Bishops urged their conferences to ratify the General Conference decision that allows them to continue mission and ministry relevant to their culture and contexts. Council of Bishops President Tracy S.
Nigerian United Methodists move toward new leadership

Aug 28, 2024 | umnews.org | Eveline Chikwanah

Key points: An interim leadership team of bishops has guided United Methodists in Nigeria to nominate candidates for election to episcopal office in December. 995 delegates (about 74% of the number prior to the former bishop’s resignation) attended the sessions and discussed the agenda, with virtual support from Bishop John Schol. Attendees resolved to pursue all legal ways to recover and secure United Methodist Church properties, assets including funds and passwords.
Nigeria bishop, John Wesley leaves United Methodist Church

Jul 31, 2024 | rhapsodiaffos.com.ng | Eveline Chikwanah |Musa Affos

By Eveline ChikwanahNigeria Area Bishop John Wesley Yohanna says a prayer alongside members of his cabinet during a gathering of United Methodists from the North East and Southern Nigeria annual conferences on July 24 at McBride United Methodist Church in Jalingo. Yohanna announced July 29 that he has left The United Methodist Church.
Nigeria Bishop Aligns with Global Methodist Church, Leaves UMC

Jul 31, 2024 | julieroys.com | Eveline Chikwanah |Julie Roys

Bishop John Wesley Yohanna and his cabinet have left The United Methodist Church of Nigeria, and the denomination’s bishops are appointing interim leadership until episcopal elections later this year. Yohanna announced in a July 29 press briefing that he is leaving and joining the Global Methodist Church, a breakaway denomination launched in 2022 by former United Methodists wanting a more conservative church. He submitted his resignation to the United Methodist Council of Bishops the same day.
Nigeria bishop leaves United Methodist Church

Jul 30, 2024 | umnews.org | Eveline Chikwanah

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Bishop Humper remembered as advocate for peace

Jun 18, 2024 | umnews.org | Eveline Chikwanah

Key points: Retired United Methodist Bishop Joseph C. Humper died last month at age 81. Bishop Humper served as chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to help restore peace following civil war in his country. He served not only as a United Methodist episcopal leader, but also held several positions in ecumenical organizations. Colleagues said Humper was an influential mentor who developed clergy and lay leaders on the African continent. Retired Bishop Joseph C.
Renowned Zimbabwe evangelist, funeral chaplain dies

May 21, 2024 | umnews.org | Eveline Chikwanah

Key points: Kamupira was the latest beneficiary of an honorary ordination by The United Methodist Church in recognition of his sterling work as an evangelist. The clergyman comforted many families in his position as chaplain-general of the country’s largest funeral services group. Zimbabwe President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa said Kamupira’s ministry went across denominations, and he will be remembered for his empathy.
Zimbabwe men’s organization moves beyond music

May 17, 2024 | umnews.org | Eveline Chikwanah

Key points: Members of the Zimbabwe East Conference’s Mubvuwi we United Methodist Church are turning to income-generating projects for sustainability — to fund their own programs and support the church. Tapiwa Mupari, who chairs the men’s organization, stressed the importance of acquiring assets and engaging in capital projects for financial sustainability.