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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

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

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Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?

Promotional video that answers common questions for those applying to become a Global Mission Fellow (GMF).

Global Mission Fellows

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Global Ministries Overview Video

1-min overview video on the work of Global Ministries.

Global Ministries

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

Road map to connect the church in mission and alleviate human suffering.

Global Ministries

Church and Community Worker Request Form

Form to request working with a Church and Community Worker (CCW), missionaries who serve within disenfranchised communities in the United States.

Church and Community Workers, Request Form, U.S. Missionaries

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Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows, Missionary

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Application Checklist

Global Mission Fellows

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Mission Priority

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Overview video of UMCOR's work in disaster response, migration and sustainability to strengthen communities worldwide.

Mission Priority

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

Global Mission Fellows, Guide