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Get up to date on UMCOR’s disaster response efforts. Learn how you can help impacted communities around the world through prayer, service and giving.

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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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Benson Dubberly, Ellyn

Ellyn Benson Dubberly is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The Unit…

McCurley, Jonathan

Jonathan Daniel McCurley is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The U…

Manyeza, Tendai

A missionary serving through the Global Health program with the General Board of Global Ministries o…

Environmental Sustainability

Responding to the church's call for global action on the climate crisis, the Global Ministries E…

Askew, Shanquel Lashae

Shanquel Askew is a US-2 Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Board of Global Min…

Koech, Alice

Alice Koech is a missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries. She …

Davis, Judith

Rev. Judith “Judy” B. Davis is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of …

Capule, Salomao Augusto

Salomao Augusto Capule is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Globa…

Ansah, Rachel Brenda

Rachel Brenda Ansah is an international Global Mission Fellow w…

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

Book

A Mission Journey (Participant’s Guide)

This handbook encourages short-term mission volunteers to reflect on the reasons why they engage in mission. It helps volunteers shape the stories of their mission experiences in a way that enhances their personal and spiritual journeys.

Guide, Missionary

UMCOR Overview Brochure

Download a printable PDF copy of the UMCOR overview brochure for use in your church, annual conference or small group.

UMCOR

UMCOR Sager Brown: Know Before You Go

Information on how to plan a short-term mission trip to volunteer at UMCOR Sager Brown Depot.

Sager Brown, UMCOR

Become an energy-conscious congregation

Explore the EnergyStar for Congregations Action Workbook for tools and resources that support your local church in wise energy stewardship.

Environmental Sustainability

UMCOR Menstrual Hygiene Kit Instructions

Instructions on how to purchase materials, assemble and ship an UMCOR Menstrual Hygiene Kit.

Menstrual Hygiene Kit, UMCOR

UMCOR Hygiene Kit Instructions

Instructions on how to purchase materials, assemble and ship an UMCOR Hygiene Kit.

Hygiene Kit, UMCOR

UMCOR Cleaning Kit Instructions

Instructions on how to purchase materials, assemble and ship an UMCOR Cleaning Kit.

Cleaning Kit, UMCOR

Racial-Ethnic Local Church Grant Application

Grant application for majority racial-ethnic United Methodist congregations to support leadership, church growth, ministry with the poor, and health programs.

Grant Application, Racial Ethnic Ministry Plans

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Pacific Islander Plan Grant Application

Grant application for Pacific Islander churches and ministries in the U.S. for congregational growth, leadership development, and language resources.

Racial Ethnic Ministry Plans