Roland Fernandes to head United Methodist missions agency
Roland Fernandes has been tapped as the next general secretary of Global Ministries, the United Methodist Church’s worldwide mission agency. He will replace Thomas Kemper, who, after a decade of leading the organization, chose not to stand for reelection.
Fernandes, a layperson, has been with the organization since 1995, serving in various capacities, including interim general secretary. Since 2003, Fernandes has been the chief operating officer and chief financial officer.