Founder of a successful travel business, Hal Taussig would be a multimillionaire today – if he hadn't given all the profits away. (by James Melchiorre)

A United Methodist college student asks why so few young adults are sitting in our church pews. (by Joe Kim)

Warning that malaria could kill thousands of refugees in Chad, the U.N. Foundation launches an emergency appeal through Nothing But Nets. (by Diane Denton)

Church growth concerns highlight issues addressed during regional United Methodist meetings held in May and June. (by Linda Green)

When United Methodists convene in annual conference, business includes collecting special offerings for missions. (by Linda Green)

Friends and colleagues remember Benjamin Ray Oliphint as a strong advocate for higher education and developing new church leaders. (by United Methodist News Service)

Launched last year, the "Live B.I.G." Sunday school curriculum has kids talking about Bongo and Mr. Z and developing a lifelong faith in God. (by Kathy L. Gilbert)

A veteran of the top legislative assembly offers a guide for the 2008 meeting where United Methodists will set direction for the church for 2009-12. (by Richard Peck)

From funding to flood buckets, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is assisting rain-soaked Texas, Kansas and elsewhere. (by Linda Bloom)

Three United Methodist videos respond to requests for learning materials in new formats about basic Christian beliefs and practices. (by Linda Green)

A Volunteers in Mission team from North Carolina helps to resurrect Pearlington United Methodist Church in Mississippi. (by Lisa C. Michiels)

Clergy and lay people are invited to the "Living Faith, Seeking Justice" conference of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society. (by Kathy L. Gilbert)

Some people would rather knock themselves in the head with a hammer then pack up all their belongings and move. (by Kathy L. Gilbert)

Maybe you loved her. Maybe you thought one more Sunday with him in the pulpit and you would lose your religion. Then suddenly, one hot summer day, it all changes. A decision is made and it's out with the old and in with the new. (by Kathy L. Gilbert)

Members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference bring 7,125 insecticide-treated sleeping nets to fight malaria in Zimbabwe.

In an African community ravaged by AIDS and malaria, Bishop John R. Schol preaches about Jesus' love and compassion for lepers.

Ready with bricks, mortar and other materials, a groundbreaking is celebrated for a new Muradzikwa United Methodist Church building.

UMCOR and Muslim Aid leaders sign an unprecedented agreement in London to work together in relief efforts worldwide. (by Kathleen LaCamera)

Batavia United Methodist in Illinois is a church on the move—literally—and taking church to the suburbs every Sunday.

A Tennessee church finds a way to feed its members—and support community-based agriculture that keeps family farms in business. (by Lilla Marigza)