ASIA

“It is time for Christians in Asia to search for ways to take social responsibility as Christians and lead changes in a global society.” Yang Ho Lee, dean College of Theology, Yonsei University

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Welcome to the Asian Region homepage

Learn a little about why we are in Asia, and what God is doing there.

“This partnership is a golden opportunity to influence the development of Christian leaders throughout all of Southeast Asia for many years to come.” -- Bishop James E. Swanson Sr., Mississippi Episcopal Area”

Welcome to the Asian Region homepage of the METHODIST GLOBAL EDUCATION Fund for Leadership Development. Our goal is to develop quality leaders, eliminate poverty and develop dynamic congregations across Asia. We have started the work with an historic partnership between the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and Yonsei University College of Theology in Seoul, South Korea. Together, we connect and support Methodist institutions to build Christian leaders for years to come. We need your help in this important opportunity.

Yonsei University serves as the regional operating office for Asia. Through this office, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry supports the development of a network of institutions in the continent and around the world and provides technical assistance ranging from administrative support to identifying funding sources regionally. Your donation to support the work of the METHODIST GLOBAL EDUCATION Fund for Leadership Development in Asia ensures continuation of the important work of nurturing Christian leaders in Asia.

Other Projects

Methodist-related Colleges and Universities Form Association

Korea

About 75 representatives of Methodist-related colleges and universities from 16 different countries in Asia passed a resolution to create an educational association for the purpose of collaborative and cooperative networking to foster dynamic and holistic Christian leadership in Asia and the Pacific.

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Methodists urge peacemaking through education

Japan

Against a backdrop of gleaming, 21st century buildings and bustling commerce, Methodist scholars are recalling the horror of the world’s first atomic bomb that decimated Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and sharing ways to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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Educating a new generation of peacemakers

Japan

“I really like the topic of peace and reconciliation. It’s definitely something I’m interested in outside of school,” said Landon Dixon, a student at Martin Methodist College and a member of First United Methodist Church of Gatlinburg, Tenn. “An opportunity to talk with people and to come do that within The United Methodist Church was […]

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Hiroshima event challenges peacemakers

Japan

The May 24-28 event was the triennial conference of the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities. Exploring “Peace, Reconciliation and Human Rights,” participants learned about the drastic effects of the world’s first atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and explored ideas for creating a gospel of peace.

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Japan

Asia

In Japan, The Methodist Global Education Fund for Leadership Development is providing technical assistance to Methodist-related universities to promote their involvement with the worldwide Methodist connection.

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Philippines

Asia

With your support, we are working alongside Methodist higher education institutions in the Philippines to provide educational opportunities to thousands of people living in remote sections of the country.

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India

Asia

We are establishing new connections between The United Methodist Church and educational institutions in India. With your help, grants can cultivate these relationships and enable faculty to participate in the International Association of Methodist-related School, Colleges and Universities activities.

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Korea

Asia

Through your help, the Methodist Global Education Fund for Leadership and Development is able to collaborate with the Korean Methodist Church to provide technical assistance for three main projects.

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