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Home | Missions | Global Ministries in East Ohio

MISSIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT


Global Ministries in East Ohio

Our East Ohio Conference secretary to UMC Global Ministries is Kate Colbow, a lay person at Mentor UMC (Northern Waters District). E-mail Kate to learn more about Global Ministries.

EarthKeepers
Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that equips U.S.-based United Methodists to launch and grow environmental projects in their communities. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing, and project planning. All participants plan a project during the training. The current EarthKeepers in East Ohio are listed below and they would be happy to discuss Creation Care in the church with you!

  • Barb Dawson Contact Melanie Thomas for Barb’s contact information.
  • Claire Jencson E-mail
  • Kevin Schaner E-mail
  • Melanie Smith E-mail

Learn more about Global Ministries EarthKeepers.

Spotlight on Missionaries from Global Ministries

East Ohio congregations are needed to be part of the work of United Methodist missionaries through prayer and salary support. To learn more about how you, your small group, or your congregation can be a partner in the ministry of the missionaries listed below or any of our other 200+ missionaries around the world, contact the Conference Secretary of Global Ministries, Kate Colbow, by e-mail or find more information in the links below.




Patrick Booth
serves as the Co-Director of Project ARK (Advancing Resilient Khmer) in Cambodia. Project ARK's mission is to tackle poverty as a culprit of human trafficking by equipping and restoring livelihood and dignity through the construction trade. Patrick's background in counseling has enabled him to share adaptive skills for adolescent refugees.

Read full bio.


Dr. Belinda Forbes
serves as the Liaison for Faith & Health Partnerships with Fundacion AMOS Salud & Esperanza in Latin America. She is building local capacity among families in areas such as health education, farming, nutrition, disaster prevention, clean water, and women’s health to name a few.

Read full bio.



Temba Nkomozepi
serves as an Agriculturalist with Mujila Falls Agriculture Center in Zambia. He takes part in a range of agricultural, educational, and health projects, as well as church growth and development. Mujila Falls raises essential crops, engages in small animal husbandry, cattle and goat milking, fruit culture, tree nurseries, fish culture, and research.

Read full bio.


Lourdes Ramirez
serves as the Volunteers in Mission Coordinator with the Evangelical National Primitive Methodist Church of Guatemala. She connects passionate teams with local projects in Guatemala that further the mission of the church in this region.

Read full bio.

 

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Rev. Kathy Dickriede

Rev. Kathy Dickriede
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Missions & Community Engagement Director
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The East Ohio Conference Office:
located in North Canton, OH,
near Akron-Canton Airport.

Address:
8800 Cleveland Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Phone:
(330) 499-3972

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Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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