Do More Together

Provide life-giving care and support where it’s needed most.

Planned Giving
Leave a legacy of hope and healing through a planned or estate gift.

Find an Advance Project or MissionarySupport a missionary or project that matches your passion and interest.

Special Sunday Offerings

[Body lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit nunc vulputate libero.]

Looking for another way to give? View all ways to give

Showing results for

Site Content

Leadership

Global Ministries Creation Care Network Terms of Use

Our Policies and Legal Information

History

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

The Advance

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

Forbes, Belinda

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

Lovelace, William

The Rev. William “Bill” Lovelace is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Minis…

Genung Yamamoto, Claudia

The Rev. Claudia Genung-Yamamoto is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Minis…

Wieck, C

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

Park, J. J.

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

Park, T.

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

Etchi Ako, Collins

The Rev. Collins Etchi Ako is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries …

Abro, Patrick

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

Reily Rocha Soares, Andrea

Andrea Reily Rocha Soares is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries o…

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

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

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