ATLANTA – The Korean United Methodist Church has achieved its goal to provide covenant relationship support for the work of 140 Global Missionaries over a three-year period. This extraordinary commitment was first announced in May 2024 at the UMC General Conference and reflects the Korean UMC’s ongoing dedication to supporting global mission work.

During a Mar. 25-26, 2025, visit to Atlanta for a meeting of the Asian American Language Ministry (AALM) at Global Ministries’ offices in Atlanta, the Rev. Changmin Lee, president of the Korean Association of the UMC, presented the Korean UMC’s first check to Global Ministries’ general secretary, Roland Fernandes.

“I am so excited! On behalf of the Korean Association of the UMC, we are thrilled to support more than 140 missionaries,” Rev. Lee said. “This is a great example of our partnership with Global Ministries through this support of missionaries.”

Roland Fernandes expressed his gratitude to Rev. Lee for the Korean United Methodist Church’s commitment to mission service. “We are deeply grateful for the faithful generosity and missional spirit of the Korean United Methodist Church,” he said. “This partnership is a powerful testament to our shared commitment to spreading the love of Christ through mission and service. The impact of these missionaries will be felt around the world.”

United Methodist missionaries embody the church’s commitment to global mission, serving in long-term, cross-cultural contexts. Missionaries come to service in many types of professional careers, including as pastors, evangelists and church coordinators; teachers and educators; doctors, nurses and other health workers; agriculturists; development specialists; community organizers and peacebuilders.

Learn more about information about Global Ministries’ missionary programs here.