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In Mission Together

Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency.

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.

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

08/04/2025

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.

11/13/2020

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

07/16/2024

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

06/29/2020

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.

09/09/2020

Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries

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

04/13/2023

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.

01/06/2023

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

01/15/2021

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

07/10/2020

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

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