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Environmental Sustainability

Working with individuals, churches and other partners to launch environmental projects and initiatives

Press Releases & Public Statements

Official statements and press releases from Global Ministries and UMCOR, including statements by General Secretary Roland Fernandes.

This Moment Matters

EarthKeepers

Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that guides U.S.-based United Methodists to develop and lead environmental sustainability projects in their communities.

In Mission Together

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

Multiethnic Ministries

Serve vulnerable groups and work to fight inequality through multiethnic and racial-ethnic congregations in the United States.

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Advances/Missionaries

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…

Sims, Rev. Dr. Kirk Stephens

Kirk Stephens Sims is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries serving …

Mujinga, Jack Kitwa

Jack Kitwa Mujinga is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Minis…

Ceballos, Rev. Dexter F.

The Rev. Dexter F. Ceballos is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries…

Bolado, Abigayle Chesca

Abigayle Chesca Bolado is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of T…

Parker, Katherine

Katherine Parker is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The Uni…

Forbes, Belinda

Dr. Belinda Forbes is a Global Missionary with the Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) of The Un…

News & Stories

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

10/18/2021

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.

05/02/2023

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.

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.

07/27/2022

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.

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

02/14/2020

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.

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

03/20/2020

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

Resources

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

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)

Global Ministries

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

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)

Global Ministries

Word Document

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows, Missionary

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

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

Global Ministries

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

Global Mission Fellows, Guide

This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2024-25 International track GMFs.

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

Global Mission Fellows

Handout that explains what it means to enter into a Covenant Partner Relationship with global missionaries.

Covenant Partner Relationship Flyer

Guide, Missionary

This checklist provides the standards which must be met by a partner’s child protection policy if the partner does not adopt Global Ministries’ Policy.

Internal Child Safety Policy Checklist

Migration

Video

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

Migration Matters

Migration, UMCOR