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Global Mission Fellows (GMF) International Track

Global Mission Fellows – International track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in various roles and placements around the world.

Global Mission Fellows (GMF) US-2 Track

Global Mission Fellows – US-2 track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in the United States.

Previous Initiatives

Learn about other Global Health programs that have served countless people and made a positive impact over the years.

This Moment Matters

Mission Connections

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

Global Migration

Offering care, guidance and support for refugees and migrants seeking shelter and solace

Missionaries

Global Ministries trains, commissions, assigns and supports United Methodist missionaries in nearly 60 countries around the world.

New Faith Communities

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

Theology of Mission

Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Advances/Missionaries

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 Profess…

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 general mana…

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 Church …

Boehler, Genilma

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

Berman, Guillermo

A missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, Guillermo B…

News & Stories

02/04/2022

Making vaccines available for all

Hear from Kathleen Griffith of Global Ministries’ Global Health program and Dr. David Boan of First UMC of Boise, Idaho,

06/20/2020

Coronavirus facts & inspiration

Bishop John Yambasu of the Sierra Leone Episcopal Area and Megan Klingler, a registered nurse who serves as the Primary

08/18/2022

Global Ministries and Korean Methodist Church mission board discuss collaborative opportunities in mission

Agencies meet in formal consultation for first time in more than 20 years.

11/05/2021

Global Ministries board of directors navigate a new age in mission

Global Ministries and UMCOR board of directors continue to shape mission ministry as they approve resources for projects, programs and

06/25/2020

Ecumenical peace message marks 70th anniversary

Read the message issued by global partners who are committed to ongoing efforts for peace and healing in Korea, including

06/03/2020

Ecumenical peace message marks 70th anniversary of Korean War

Read the message issued by global partners who are committed to ongoing efforts for peace and healing in Korea, including

10/25/2022

Growing the church in the U.S. one church plant at a time

Within 20 years, missionary pastor Juarez Goncalves has coordinated the planting of seven United Methodist churches in the United States,

02/03/2022

A call to plant churches far and wide

The Rev. Juarez Goncalves, a missionary from Brazil, and his wife, the Rev. Clauri Goncalves, have coordinated the planting of

06/03/2019

Ensuring universal rights and welcome for global migrants

This overview of UMCOR’s global migration work includes places of welcome, food for body and spirit, education, legal help and

Resources

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

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

Global Mission Fellows

Covenant Partner Relationship Flyer

Handout that explains what it means to enter into a Covenant Partner Relationship with global missionaries.

Guide, Missionary

UMCOR Overview Brochure

Download a printable PDF copy of the UMCOR overview brochure for use in your church, annual conference or small group.

UMCOR

Become an energy-conscious congregation

Explore the EnergyStar for Congregations Action Workbook for tools and resources that support your local church in wise energy stewardship.

Environmental Sustainability

Word Document

Pacific Islander Plan Grant Application

Grant application for Pacific Islander churches and ministries in the U.S. for congregational growth, leadership development, and language resources.

Racial Ethnic Ministry Plans

Mustard Seed Migration Grant Application

Grant application for the UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration program to help United Methodist churches in the U.S. engage in ministry with migrants in their communities.

Migration, UMCOR

Multiethnic Ministries Grant Application

Grant application for annual conference programs focused on racial-ethnic leadership development and church growth within multiethnic ministries.

Multiethnic Ministries

Video

Migration Matters

Theological commentary on migration and the role UMCOR plays in supporting people on the move globally.

Migration, UMCOR

Video

How UMCOR Supports Refugees

1-min video on how UMCOR helps refugees through global partnerships, emergency relief and long-term support.

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR