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ATLANTA<\/strong> \u2013 Global Ministries will commission 72 new EarthKeepers in an online service on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. ET. This service will affirm the EarthKeepers in their call to the ministry of creation care and bless their work in their communities. The service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com\/GlobalMinistries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program to equip United Methodists in the United States for environmental stewardship. Participants discuss theology, United Methodist resources, community organizing and antiracism, and then use what they learn to develop an environmental project for their churches and communities. The program supports people looking to turn an idea into action and those who want to deepen an existing ministry. Participants develop plans in conversation with their peers, troubleshooting ideas and sharing strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 2025 trainings held online and in Des Moines, Washington, this group of EarthKeepers represents 24 annual conferences and all five jurisdictions. Participants include clergy, laity, annual conference staff and agency staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe vital leadership of Global Ministries EarthKeepers is an alternative to the political, economic, and social forces that undermine the flourishing of God\u2019s creation,\u201d said Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries and General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. \u201cTheir projects bring positive environmental impact and real hope to communities throughout the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt a time when environmental programs in the United States, both secular and religious, are being defunded and closed, Global Ministries EarthKeepers is flourishing with vision and purpose,\u201d said the Rev. Jenny Phillips, director of Environmental Sustainability. \u201cMore EarthKeepers have been trained in 2025 than in any other year in the program\u2019s nine-year history. Their projects are remarkably bold and ambitious, meeting the challenges of this moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the ninth year that the EarthKeepers commissioning service has been held online, allowing EarthKeepers nationwide to participate along with their family, friends and church community. The service will be led by Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth, resident bishop for the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To read more about EarthKeepers projects and to get updates on 2026 trainings, join the Global Ministries Creation Care Network by downloading the app or visiting http:\/\/creationcare.umcmission.org<\/a>\/signup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 Global Ministries EarthKeepers reside in the following conferences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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California-Nevada<\/strong>
Rev. April Sousa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California-Pacific<\/strong>
Euijin Lee
Janice Lee
Serena Lee
Sunny Park
Melanie Branson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida<\/strong>
Dr. Jack Grove
Rev. Lee Hall-Perkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Plains<\/strong>
Rev. Kristi Bishop
Christopher \u201cChris\u201d Decker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horizon Texas<\/strong>
Carson Warden
Rev. Dr. Thomas \u201cTommy\u201d Brumett
Joshua \u201cJosh\u201d Brumett
Cassidy Barrett
Wendy Owens
Leila Prichard
Susan Bruster
Rev. Dr. Tim Bruster
Celeste Spencer
Rev. Rob Spencer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kentucky<\/strong>
Ashley Vipond<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michigan<\/strong>
Sandra White
Rev. Ryan Wieland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missouri<\/strong>
Lindsey Ready<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mountain Sky<\/strong>
Sean Orner
Carolyn Tarr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New England<\/strong>
Maria Castle
Elaine Trench<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Mexico<\/strong>
Kathleen Duncan
Dr. Idolia \u201cDodie\u201d Hawkins
Dr. Andy Stoker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina<\/strong>
Susan Jacques
Dorothy Kester<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Georgia<\/strong>
Rev. Mark LaRocca-Pitts
Jeff Fuller<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Oregon-Idaho<\/strong>
Barbara \u201cBarb\u201d Reuter
Rev. Zaida F. Huereca
Louise Darling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacific Northwest<\/strong>
Sharon Feucht
Patricia \u201cPat\u201d Gray
Vanessa Perkinson
Chelsey Reese
Rev. Jacqueline \u201cJackie\u201d Celin
Laura Osborn
Dr. Gwen Wood
Judy Le Blanc
Sarah Lai
Rev. Ruth Marston-Bihl
Kathryn Rauhauser
Melanie Wienecke
Lourdes Tifre
Karen Biggers
Gail Huggins
Rev. Dan Gerhard
Dr. Darold Ward
Janet Ward
Andi Villar Arroyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peninsula-Delaware<\/strong>
Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah
Rev. Emanuel Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio Texas<\/strong>
Jenny Monahan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tennessee-Western Kentucky<\/strong>
Heather Bennett
Kathryn Hofeldt-Provost
Martha-Ann Pilcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas<\/strong>
Anne Blakely-Barloco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper New York<\/strong>
Elizabeth \u201cBetsy\u201d Croft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia<\/strong>
Lauri Snider<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Virginia<\/strong>
Jeffrey \u201cJeff\u201d Matheny
Melanie Matheny<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Western North Carolina<\/strong>
Rev. Steven \u201cSteve\u201d Bergkamp
Mark Casper
Anna Garner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin<\/strong>
Paul Schumacher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Photos are available at: https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjChqQP<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Ministries is the worldwide mission and development agency of The United Methodist Church. Founded in 1819, Global Ministries today supports more than 160 missionaries in over 60 countries, including the United States. It has personnel, projects and partners in more than 100 countries. Learn more by visiting www.umcmission.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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