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.

Current UMCOR Responses

Ukraine uMCOR Response Learn More Donate
U.S. Hurricane Response Learn More Donate
Latest International Disaster Response Learn More Donate
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Resources on Worldwide Regionalization 

Access resources in English, French and Portuguese on Worldwide Regionalization legislation and the General Book of Discipline, as led by the Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters. 

News & Stories View All
United Methodists offer relief after Helene opens a new window

The United Methodist Committee on Relief is working with all affected conferences as communities begin to assess their needs. So far, grants have been awarded to the North and South Georgia, Western North Carolina and Holston conferences.

Seeking deeper motivations for recovery from addiction

A World Communion Scholar studies for a Ph.D. in psychology to research alcohol addiction and recovery through the lens of forgiveness and spirituality.

Application opens for GMF program, international track

The application has launched for the 2025-27 cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries internationally through The United Methodist Church.

Thankfulness overflows and multiplies across the world

How nowhere to turn becomes abundance for one World Communion scholar. Celebrate World Communion Sunday on Oct. 6.

EXHIBIT EXPLORES NATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANCESTRAL LANDS

Featuring more than 60 works by 26 contemporary Native American artists, the exhibit at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and is presented by Global Ministries in collaboration with the church’s Native American Comprehensive Plan.

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