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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

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Evangelism and Church Revitalization

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

Video

Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health

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.

Mission Priority

Screensaver

Global Ministries Screensaver

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

Global Ministries

Video

Joyce Madanga Global Health Story

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.

Maternal Child Health

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)

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

Global Ministries

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)

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

Global Ministries

Petition

Church World Service Ecumenical Declaration

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

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR

Racial-Ethnic Local Church Grant Application

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

Grant Application, Racial Ethnic Ministry Plans

Global Mission Fellows: What You Should Know

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

Global Mission Fellows