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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

Environmental Sustainability

Responding to the church's call for global action on the climate crisis, the Global Ministrie…

Global Ministries – Where Most Needed

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Describe the …

Abundant Health

Abundant Health is The United Methodist Church's global health initiative. It increases acces…

Leah Swineford

Leah Swineford is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as teacher for Deaf…

Hugo Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz

The Rev. H. Alejandro Alfaro Santiz is an Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving …

Prempeh, Collins Kwasi

Collins Kwasi Prempeh is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as regional …

Patrick Lewis

Rev. Patrick G. “Pat” Lewis is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as dir…

Kimberly Lewis

Kimberly Lynn “Kim” Lewis is a Global Missionary for The United Methodist Church, serving as co-d…

Carey, Floyd Thomas

Dr. Floyd Thomas “Tom” Carey Jr. is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving a…

News & Stories

06/03/2019

Methodist Church of Brazil welcomes migrants: Shade and Fresh Water

From the Brazilian Methodist Church, a story of welcome and service with Venezuelan refugees arriving in Boa Vista, Brazil.

04/08/2020

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

03/20/2020

Roland Fernandes to lead Global Ministries

A layman originally from India, Fernandes has been elected to serve as the next general secretary of Global Ministries by

10/18/2021

New Advance open to support the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

“Love Beyond Borders: The Interfaith Movement to End the Pandemic” will support UNICEF’s global vaccine distribution efforts.

10/05/2020

Burundi UMC celebrates milestones in reconciliation

Two years into its reconciliation process, the Burundi UMC celebrates training for pastors and a reconstructed hospital.

07/04/2020

In trying times, churches extend their reach

UMCOR has awarded $1.56 million to help vulnerable communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants enable churches to respond

10/07/2019

Global Ministries’ directors focus on God’s mission in a fractured world

Directors of the Global Ministries and UMCOR, meeting Oct. 10-12, focus on mission and ministry, global migration, disaster response, new

07/06/2020

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

05/02/2023

Joint Announcement: The General Board of Global Ministries and East Africa Episcopal Area restore relationship

End of longstanding impasse over audit issues will resume Global Ministries’ mission and ministry in East Africa.

Resources

Video

General Secretary’s Address (2025)

Video from Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries, to annual conferences in 2025.

Global Ministries

Environmental Sustainability EnergyStar for Congregations

Resource and planning guide for churches that want to increase the energy and water efficiency of their facilities by implementing realistic and cost-effective improvement projects.

Environmental Sustainability, Resource Guide

Word Document

Asian American Language Ministry Plan Grant Application

Grant application for Asian American UMC churches and groups focused on leadership, growth, language resources, or ministry with the poor.

Grant Application, Multiethnic Ministries, Racial Ethnic Ministry Plans

Covenant Partner Relationship Form

Form to enter a supportive partnership with a global missionary.

Covenant Partnerships, Form

Missionary Discernment Guide

Interactive guide to decide if being a missionary is right for you.

Guide, Missionary

Community Developers Program Application

Grant application for local racial ethnic congregations to explore becoming a Community Developers Program (CDP) site.

Community Developers Program, Grant Application, Multiethnic Ministries

Video

Abundant Health General Conference 2024 Video

Overview video on the work of the Abundant Health Initiative.

Abundant Health

Website

UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit

Explore resources from United Methodist Communications, designed to help you celebrate the annual UMCOR Sunday offering.

UMCOR

Book

God’s Mission, Our Journey (Leader’s Guide)

This course provides a better understanding of a holistic approach to participation in God's mission and equips lay servants for more effective missional engagement in their own communities and beyond.

Guide, Missionary