Global Ministries - Connecting the church in mission

World AIDS Day: Equalizing access to HIV resources

World AIDS Day: Equalizing access to HIV resources World AIDS Day: Equalizing access to HIV resources

Changing contexts, changing lives: international GMF program catalyzes growth for young adults

Changing contexts, changing lives: international GMF program catalyzes growth for young adults Changing contexts, changing lives: international GMF program catalyzes growth for young adults

Job creation through fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire

Job creation through fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire Job creation through fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire

Supporting resilience in Haiti, hard-hit by disasters

Supporting resilience in Haiti, hard-hit by disasters Supporting resilience in Haiti, hard-hit by disasters

Current UMCOR Responses

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U.S. Hurricane Response Learn More Donate

Latest International Disaster Response Learn More Donate

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Connecting the church in mission

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.

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.

Global Health

Promoting physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Providing hope and healing to people in need.

Give Love Campaign

We invite annual conferences, local churches, clergy and laity to join our efforts to bring hope and healing to the world. Between now and December 31, you can give love, joy, hope and peace through Global Ministries’ end-of-year campaign. 100% of gifts given to any Advance project, will go to the designated project.

News and Statements

Give love campaign promotes year-end giving to support mission and disaster response
Through Dec. 31, support the many ways in which United Methodist mission empowers individuals and transforms communities around the world.
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows program, international track
The application for the 2023-25 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally launches Nov. 1.
Board of directors approve strategic plan to guide Global Ministries through 2024
Read the full strategic plan.

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