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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.
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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
Former UMC Missionary Andrew Lee with participants in a children's ministry in Cambodia.

Missionaries

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

This Moment Matters – Agriculture and

This Moment Matters – Global Health

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…

Swineford, Leah

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

Alfaro-Santiz, Hugo Alejandro

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

Prempeh, Collins Kwasi

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

Lewis, Rev. Patrick G.

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

Kimberly Lewis

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

Carey, Floyd Thomas

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

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
Overview video of Evangelism and Church Revitalization, including church planting, leadership training, mission initiatives, and support for racial and ethnic faith communities.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Evangelism and Church Revitalization

Overview video of Global Health and its work to strengthen health systems, prevent and treat disease, access clean water and sanitation, and care for vulnerable communities.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health

Screensaver that highlights Global Ministries' work in missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, global health, and humanitarian relief and recovery.

Global Ministries Screensaver

Hear from Joyce Madanga, Maternal Child Health Coordinator in Nigeria, as she shares how Global Ministries' Global Health support has made a meaningful difference in her community.

Joyce Madanga Global Health Story

Spanish translation of Global Ministries' work and programs in connecting the church to mission and alleviating human suffering.

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)

English translation of Global Ministries' work and programs in connecting the church to mission and alleviating human suffering.

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)

Global Ministries Certification Form re Child Protection Policy form.

Global Ministries Child Protection Policy Form

The standards set forth in this policy should inform the employment standards and expectations of Global Ministries Staff and partners who work in varying contexts around the world with Children.

Global Ministries’ Child Safety Policy

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!

Discerning a Global Mission Fellow Call to Serve

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