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Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency.
Global Mission Fellows pose for a group photo at YOUTH 2023.

Global Mission Fellows (GMF)

Global Mission Fellows is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in cross-cultural contexts in the U.S. and around the world.

Mission Volunteers

Mission Volunteers are short to long-term self-funded individuals or couples serving in a variety of roles at partner sites worldwide.

Carey, Delecia

Delecia Seay Carey is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as administrato…

Rivera, Gonzalo R. Alers

Gonzalo R. Alers Rivera is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, assigned as a P…

Rios Lage, Roberta Cynthia Vieira

Roberta Cynthia Vieira Rios Lage is an Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, assigned as…

Sloan, Gillian

Gillian Sloan is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as INSPIRE genera…

Sweet, Arabia Baynia

Arabia Baynia Sweet is a Church and Community Worker with the General Board of Global Ministri…

Belton, Althea

Althea Belton is a Church and Community Worker for the General Board of Global Ministries serv…

Jusu, Princess

Princess M. Jusu is a missionary with the Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist C…

Boehler, Genilma

Dr. Genilma Boehler, a pastor of the Methodist Church of Brazil, has served as a Global Missionary o…

Berman Ramirez, Guillermo

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Churches navigate financial support for solar projects  

U.S. churches nationwide are using Direct Pay funding for solar conversion, but the program is about to drastically change.

Global Health initiative exceeds goal of reaching 1 million children

Abundant Health, The United Methodist Church’s global health initiative, has achieved and exceeded its 2020 goal by reaching 1,075,732 million

Taking church to the streets

Missionary Eliad Dias dos Santos believes the church must extend its presence into the streets to develop ministry that truly

Food relief helps in Liberia’s COVID-19 fight

The United Methodist Committee on Relief and other global United Methodists are intervening in the church’s COVID-19 fight in Liberia.

Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries

Fernandes succeeds Thomas Kemper as head of mission and development agency.

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.

Providing a safe community space in South Los Angeles

Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Los Angeles received a Community Developers Program programmatic grant, made possible through Human Relations

Feeding the 5,000 (weekly) in New York

A few grants and strong connections opened UMC food pantries and kitchens in key underserved areas of New York during

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
Our partner Church World Service is calling people of faith to proudly stand with refugees and immigrants. Join the movement. Sign the declaration below.

Church World Service Ecumenical Declaration

Grant application for majority racial-ethnic United Methodist congregations to support leadership, church growth, ministry with the poor, and health programs.

Racial-Ethnic Local Church Grant Application

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

Global Mission Fellows: What You Should Know

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

Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?

1-min overview video on the work of Global Ministries.

Global Ministries Overview Video

Road map to connect the church in mission and alleviate human suffering.

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

Form to request working with a Church and Community Worker (CCW), missionaries who serve within disenfranchised communities in the United States.

Church and Community Worker Request Form

GMF International Track Site Application

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Application Checklist

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