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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.

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Ndjungu, Nkemba

The Rev. Nkemba Ndjungu is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The Un…

Forbes, Belinda

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

Wieck, C

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

Campomanes Ramirez, Edwin

Edwin Campomanes Ramirez is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries serving …

Park, J. J.

The Rev. J. Park is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries serving as the c…

Park, T.

T. Park is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries serving as the Christian …

Abro, Patrick

Patrick Abro is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Method…

Navarro, Richard

The Rev. Richard B. Navarro is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of Th…

Navarro, Alma

The Rev. Alma Jumuad-Navarro is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of T…

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

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Application Checklist

Global Mission Fellows

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

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

Global Ministries

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

Global Mission Fellows, Guide

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

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

Global Mission Fellows

Covenant Partner Relationship Flyer

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

Guide, Missionary

Video

Migration Matters

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

Migration, UMCOR

Video

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