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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.

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.

Advances/Missionaries

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 …

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…

Seza, G.

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

Sandy, Dennis Daniel Maada

Dennis Daniel Maada Sandy is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries o…

Goodwin, Karen Lissa

Karen Lissa Goodwin is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Minist…

Decal, Gilvren Antipolo

Gilvren Antipolo Decal is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Mini…

News & Stories

05/30/2019

Global mission grants rehabilitate health facilities worldwide

Since 2017, more than $8 million has been given and 46 facilities have been renovated, increasing the standard of care

04/01/2020

Building capacity for an international response to coronavirus

The Global Health and UMCOR response to the coronavirus pandemic continues: an ongoing, flexible plan is being developed for United

11/10/2021

Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship

Seventeen new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in their local communities.

11/12/2021

Global Ministries support helps South Asia partners prevent and treat COVID-19

When COVID-19 cases skyrocketed in South Asia, support made it possible for partners to mobilize, prevent and treat the virus

04/20/2023

A global community of love and good deeds is mission goal

Roland Fernandes, general secretary for Global Ministries and UMCOR, delivers his report to the board of directors in Maputo, Mozambique,

10/07/2019

Focus on global migration: “What could be our ship?”

In his report to the board, general secretary Thomas Kemper named hopeful examples of mission the United Methodist people collectively

04/29/2019

Global Ministries to Celebrate 200 Years of Mission

Global Ministries to Celebrate 200 Years of Mission with Gathering Reflecting on Past and Focusing on Future of Methodist Mission

06/24/2025

Agriculture, health focus for Africa University-Global Ministries’ partnership

Africa University and Global Ministries partner to support vital agriculture and public health initiatives put at risk after withdrawal of

10/14/2024

New and returning directors prepare for service

Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards meet in Nashville for organization, orientation and connection.

Resources

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Migration Matters

Theological commentary on migration and the role UMCOR plays in supporting people on the move globally.

Migration, UMCOR

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How UMCOR Supports Refugees

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

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR

Video

General Secretary’s Address (2025)

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

Global Ministries

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

Video

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Mission Priority

Video

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

Video

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.

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