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Leadership Development and Scholarships Program

TRAINING TODAY’S AND TOMORROW’S LEADERS

The 20th anniversary celebration of Africa University begins with a procession.

Photo: Kathleen Barry, UM News

Global Ministries provides resources and opportunities for individuals and mission partners to gain needed skills to support their region’s mission work and program goals. Through our Leadership Development and Scholarships program, we equip leaders with the expertise to spread Jesus’ teachings effectively and compassionately. Scholarships may be offered in the areas of theology, health, community development, human rights and more.

Our 2024 Impact

See how we provided access to needed training and expertise for global partners.

$470,000

awarded for 218 scholarships
$470,450 in 218 scholarships approved for regional mission relationships to fill critical community needs.

99

unique institutions and schools attended
Scholarship recipients attended 99 unique academic institutions and schools studying a wide range of topics so they can make a positive impact in their communities.

$1.4M

in Regional Mission Relationship scholarships and grants
More than 179 individuals and congregations benefited from 92 Regional Mission Relationship scholarships and grants.

Scholarship Inquiries

To learn more about scholarships offered by Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry, contact the Scholarship Office at +1-615-340-7344 or umcscholar@gbhem.org.

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A new church home for Central Africans

With faith, hope, prayer and dedicated partners, the UMC in the Central African Republic has built a new temple, and that’s just the beginning.
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A new church home for Central Africans

With faith, hope, prayer and dedicated partners, the UMC in the Central African Republic has built a new temple, and that’s just the beginning.
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Partner with Native American Ministries this Sunday

Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4, encourages congregations to celebrate and strengthen the mission outreach of Native American congregations.
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Partner with Native American Ministries this Sunday

Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4, encourages congregations to celebrate and strengthen the mission outreach of Native American congregations.
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Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact

More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC ministries.
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Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact

More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC ministries.
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Explore Our Other Ministries

Help grow Methodism in new places, strengthen churches and support programs that share the good news of God’s love.

New Faith Communities

Share the gospel and Christ’s love in new places, including Central African Republic, Honduras and Southeast Asia.

Mission Connections

Build partnerships to grow the church and understand its unique expression in different cultures worldwide.

Multiethnic Ministries

Serve vulnerable groups and work to fight inequality through multiethnic and racial-ethnic congregations in the United States.

Institute for Multicultural Ministries

Help church leaders understand cultural differences, build relationships and serve diverse communities, especially migrants and refugees.

Community Developers Program

A group of racial and ethnic churches across the U.S. working to strengthen The United Methodist Church’s ability to serve and partner with local communities.

In Mission Together

Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency.

Racial and Ethnic Ministries

Supports diverse communities through national and ethnic ministry plans that promote cultural inclusion and church growth.