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Missionaries

Explore how missionaries expand the witness of God already present in people and places worldwide. 

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows program

The application has launched for the 2026-28 cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries internationally through The United Methodist Church.
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Kemper says farewell to missionaries; receives appreciation

United Methodist missionaries from around the world gathered virtually on August 11 to hear a farewell message from and pay tribute to Thomas Kemper who is leaving the post of general secretary at the end of the month.

Transforming the world in a rural cooperative ministry

Shirley Townsend-Jones, a Church and Community Worker missionary in South Carolina, works with a rural African American cooperative ministry. Her ministry pulls together people from nine churches to face challenges, transform their communities, and celebrate the small victories of each day.

A short history of Global Mission Fellows

The first Methodist short-term, young adult missionary program began in 1948, sending young adults to serve 3-year assignments in Asian countries devastated during World War II. Today, Global Mission Fellows come from many different countries and serve in placements around the world.

Creative community engagement

Global Mission Fellow Warren Alfeche explores new settings and outlets for ministry in Northern Ireland.

Korean hospital ships 10,000 face masks for distribution to former missionaries

Severance Hospital in Seoul ships 10,000 face masks to Global Ministries for distribution to former missionaries to help in fight against COVID-19.

Multicultural church’s history inspires support for immigrants

Decades of support and funding from Global Ministries’ Community Developers Program has helped Buena Vista UMC increase outreach within its community.

The enduring resiliency of North Macedonia

A creative response to grief

Originally from Minneapolis but now serving in Tampa as a Global Mission Fellow, Abigail Reeth envisioned a way for her community - especially the kids - to process and respond to racial injustice: painting a mural together.

Healing Connections to Earth and Community

Rosie Snow, a Global Ministries EarthKeeper, shares the benefits of working with the Earth and how the development of a church garden is progressively leading her community towards healing.

Virtual orientation offered for Mission Volunteer program

Interested in learning more about the MIssion Volunteer program or discerning future long-term service? Register for the September

Contact Information

Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

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Media Inquiries

Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246