Missions Team

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations

Matthew 28:19

Our Missions Team explores the expansive understanding we have of our Greenville UMC Purpose Statement:
We envision to grow a loving community while we gather, connect, learn, and serve.
The 2024 Missions Team members are Nick Springsteen (Chairperson), Becky Clark (Secretary), Nancy Finch, Chris Slating, and Tammy Youmans. For 2024, we are scheduled to meet on the second Monday of the month. Check the Church calendar for specific dates.

July 2024 Missions update from Nick Springsteen

Active Missionary

Trobby  Kandala

Trobby Kandala  is a Global Mission Fellow (International) with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries, engaged in a two-year term of service. He is part of the 2021-2023 Global Mission Fellow cohort.   
 
The Global Mission Fellows program takes young adults ages 20-30 out of their home environments and places them in new contexts for mission experience and service. The program has a strong emphasis on faith and justice. Global Mission Fellows become active parts of their new local communities. They connect the church in mission across cultural and geographical boundaries. They grow in personal and social holiness and become strong young leaders working to build just communities in a peaceful world.   


Trobby is an active youth member of Ikelenge Jerusalem United Methodist Parish in Kitwe, Zambia. The church is part of the Zambia Annual Conference. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness management from Africa University, Zimbabwe.

 
“I have seen the work of God through mission and volunteer work,” Trobby said. “I grew up at Mujila Falls, where I saw how God can transform people’s lives through mission work. My life, too, was transformed.”

We are a supporting partner for Trauma Champions. This networking group is associated with the Montcalm Care Network who provides community mental health services for our county. Trauma Champions' goal is to educate the community on trauma-informed care in all settings (schools, courts, churches, law enforcement, hospitals, etc.). Pastor Jeff is a member of this group.