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Official statements and press releases from Global Ministries and UMCOR, including statements by General Secretary Roland Fernandes.
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#STILLINMISSION

#STILLINMISSION is a monthly live Zoom call featuring a rotating selection of Global Ministries missionaries. Advanced registration required.

US Missionaries

U.S. Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving across the United States. Their ministry supports at risk communities.

Vengesai, Vongai

Vongai “Vee” Vengesai is an international Global Mission Fellow…

Chibika, Perseverance

Perseverance “Persy” Chibika is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist…

Odia Mwaba, Jonathan

Jonathan Odia Mwaba is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Boar…

Samson, Irmiya

Irmiya Samson is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Board of G…

Joseph Mhanga, Ezekieli

Ezekieli Joseph Mhanga is an international Global Mission Fello…

Tanice Inger Nunez, Tamira

Tamira Tanice Inger Nunez is an international Global Mission Fe…

Tahiriniaina Nomenjanahary, Erica

Erica Tahiriniaina Nomenjanahary is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist…

Kaloa, Eemis Kahole

Eemis Kahole Kaloa is an international Global Mission Fellow wi…

Olenga Shombo, Cedrick

Cédrick Olenga Shombo is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General B…

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

Thirteen Global Mission Fellows begin service as US-2s

They join 50 recently commissioned international Global Mission Fellows, starting two-year assignments in social justice ministries around the world.

Missionaries commissioned for service in five continents

Fifty-four missionaries were commissioned for service in nine different worship events taking place around the world from April to July.

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The Global Mission Fellows program of the UMC places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years
The Rev. Jay Choi in the chicken coop at Goshen Organic Farm in the Philippines, where the grass-fed chickens they raised also raised funds for the Land Justice Center at Union Theological Seminary, where he worked. (Photo: Rev. Dr. Alan Cabas)

A missionary’s transformation through 23 years of mission service

When missionaries are commissioned, they have useful gifts, skills and mindsets to help then serve. But as they continue to

Methodists in Mongolia envision the future

James and Grace Cho, missionaries with the Mongolia United Methodist Mission, offer an update on plans for how the 20-year-old

Global Ministries to hold series of meetings in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mission

April meetings will involve mission partners, board of directors and regional missionaries.

Ten new missionaries to be blessed for service in the US

Join the virtual service of worship on Friday, August 27, to affirm and send the missionaries into ministry.

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The application for the 2021-23 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries in the United States opened Monday,

Discerning a Global Mission Fellow Call to Serve

Watch former and current Global Mission Fellows (GMFs) share why they answered God's call to serve! Share this resource with your faith community to encourage young adults to discern a call to serve as a GMF!

Global Mission Fellows: What You Should Know

Information on becoming a Global Mission Fellow (GMF) including requirements, benefits, service opportunities, next steps, and important dates.

Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?

Promotional video that answers common questions for those applying to become a Global Mission Fellow (GMF).
GMF International Track Site Application

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Application Checklist

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2024-25 International track GMFs.

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