Newly-Appointed Bishop Dr. Gift Machinga Reaffirms Unity and Revitalization in United Methodist Church - Gambakwe Media

Newly-Appointed Bishop Dr. Gift Machinga Reaffirms Unity and Revitalization in United Methodist Church - Gambakwe Media

In a significant inaugural address last week, Dr. Gift Machinga, the newly-appointed Bishop of the United Methodist Church, emphasized a strong commitment to unity within the church, asserting a collective mission centered on one Christ. His remarks come in the wake of the resignation of 12 pastors, which he attributed more to internal power struggles than to the contentious debates surrounding homosexuality within the church.Bishop Machinga urg…

A New Dawn for East Africa’s United Methodist Church: Burundi Celebrates Its First Bishop and Episcopal Area | THE TIMES OF AFRICA

In a landmark celebration of faith, unity, and leadership, over 4,000 people gathered at Ingoma Stadium in Burundi’s political capital to mark the establishment of The United Methodist Church’s new Burundi-Rwanda Episcopal Area. This historic event also witnessed the installation of its inaugural bishop, Emmanuel Sinzohagera, on March 29, 2025. The occasion drew an esteemed audience, including Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, First Lady …