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Global Mission Fellows pose for a group photo at YOUTH 2023.

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.

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Global Missionaries

Global Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving in nearly 60 countries. Their ministry focuses on mutuality and partnership.

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Valencia, Mari Ellyzsa Echon

Mari Ellyzsa Valencia is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global…

Temoi-Repando, Carolyne Chmatui

Carolyne Chematui Temoi-Rapando is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries …

Mulemena, Charles Ilunga

The Rev. Charles I. Mulemena is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministrie…

Gill, S.

S. Gill is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Board of Global …

Safford, Miriam K.

Miriam K. Safford is a US-2 Global Mission Fellow with the General Board of Global Ministries….

Lee, S.

S. Lee is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist…

Mulombe Seza, G.

G. Seza is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodis…

Zavala Chaparro, Dr. Pedro

Pedro Zavala is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries. He is an acad…

Kim, Rev. D

The Rev. D. Kim is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries. He is the …

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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

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.

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.

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.

Missionaries commissioned for service in five continents

Fifty-four missionaries were commissioned for service in nine different worship events taking place around the world from April to July.

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

Remembering the Rev. Pablo Sosa: Author and advocate of Global Song

S T Kimbrough Jr., former director of Global Ministries’ Global Praise program, reflects on Sosa’s many contributions to United Methodism.

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

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

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1-min video on how UMCOR helps refugees through global partnerships, emergency relief and long-term support.

How UMCOR Supports Refugees

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

General Secretary’s Address (2025)

  • Global Ministries
  • PDF
Form to enter a supportive partnership with a global missionary.

Covenant Partner Relationship Form

  • Covenant Partnerships, Form
  • PDF
Interactive guide to decide if being a missionary is right for you.

Missionary Discernment Guide

  • Guide, Missionary
  • Video
Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

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

Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

  • Mission Priority
  • Video
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
  • PDF
Grant application for local racial ethnic congregations to explore becoming a Community Developers Program (CDP) site.

Community Developers Program Application

  • Community Developers Program, Grant Application, Multiethnic Ministries
  • Video
10-part video series on the Mission Volunteers application process, training, support and more.

Mission Volunteers Application Process Video Series

  • Missionary

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