Bishop John Wesley Yohanna of the United Methodist Church delivers a message to church members Dec. 10, 2023, at the church's headquarters in Jalingo, Nigeria, during a celebration of 100 years of Methodism in the country. The bishop invited the congregation to remember the early missionaries and the sacrifices they made. But separately, he has said the Nigeria church may split from the denomination over differences on ordination of LGBTQ people and same-sex marriage. (Ezekiel Ibrahim Maisamari/UM News via AP)
United Methodist church members carry a banner during a rally in Jalingo, Nigeria, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Methodism in the country, in December 2023. Despite the celebration, church leaders in Nigeria are considering leaving the United Methodist Church over differences on ordination of LGBTQ people and same-sex marriage. (Ezekiel Ibrahim Maisamari/UM News via AP)
United Methodist church members march, sing and dance in Jalingo, Nigeria, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Methodism in the country, on December 2023. Despite the celebration, church leaders in Nigeria are considering leaving the United Methodist Church over differences on ordination of LGBTQ people and same-sex marriage. (Ezekiel Ibrahim Maisamari/UM News via AP)