The General Board of Global Ministries is the worldwide mission, relief and development agency of The United Methodist Church, working with partners and churches in more than 115 countries to equip and transform people and places for God’s mission.
Connecting the church in mission
Mission priorities
Missionaries
Connecting the church with communities discerning and participating in God’s mission.
Evangelism and Church Revitalization
Sharing the good news of God’s love by helping to plant churches across the world.
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News and Statements
- Partnership in mission with mutual respect and accountabilityA reflection from General Secretary Roland Fernandes on the Africa Mission Partners Consultation held in Maputo, Mozambique.
- JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT: THE GENERAL BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES AND EAST AFRICA EPISCOPAL AREA RESTORE RELATIONSHIPEnd of long-standing impasse over audit issues will resume Global Ministries’ mission and ministry in East Africa.
- A global community of love and good deeds is mission goalRoland Fernandes, general secretary for Global Ministries and UMCOR, delivers his report to the board of directors in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mutual mission partnership and dialogue, ongoing program work and plans for the future.