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About Us

Welcome to Global Ministries

Global Ministries is the international mission, humanitarian relief and development organization of The United Methodist Church. We connect people inside and outside the church to spread God’s love and Christ’s caring presence throughout the world.

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of Global Ministries is to help the whole church participate in God’s mission. We answer God’s call to mission by sending missionaries, strengthening churches, providing humanitarian relief and improving community health.

Purpose

Global Ministries brings United Methodist conferences, churches and members together to engage in God’s mission.

Vision

The vision of Global Ministries is a worldwide church that works together, following Christ’s example of mission and ministry.

Mission Goals

Global Ministries lives its purpose and pursues its vision through four historic mission goals: making disciples of Jesus Christ; developing and renewing Christian congregations and communities; alleviating human suffering; and seeking justice, freedom and peace.

Melville Cox and Ann Wilkins

History

Discover Global Ministries’ history and role in Methodism, a movement that stretches back to John Wesley (1703-1791), an English pastor, theologian and evangelist.

Theology of Mission

Our mission theology statement — how we understand our relationship to God and God’s relationship to the church — grounds and guides Global Ministries’ work.

Strategic Plan

The 2025-26 strategic plan organizes our work in two main areas: Connecting the Church in Mission and Alleviating Human Suffering.