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This Moment Matters – Peace

Previous Initiatives

Learn about other Global Health programs that have served countless people and made a positive impact over the years.

Global Migration

Offering care, guidance and support for refugees and migrants seeking shelter and solace

Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) strengthen United Methodist response to humanitarian crises around the world.

What We Do

Giving

Your donation makes it possible for Global Ministries, UMCOR and our partners to provide life-changing, often life-saving, services and support. So whatever amount you’re able to give, you can be confident that your donation will create positive change today, and for generations to come.

News and Stories

Explore the latest news and stories about the United Methodist mission and its impact in local communities worldwide.

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.

Advances/Missionaries

Global Mission Fellows

Supporting young adult missionaries, i.e. Global Mission Fellows, of the UMC around the world.Des…

United Methodist Global AIDS Fund

Combating HIV/AIDS globally through prevention, education, support and capacity development.Descr…

UMCOR Global Migration

Addressing the global refugee and migration crisisDescribe the Need Affecting CommunityMillions o…

Global Ministries – Where Most Needed

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Describe the …

Growing Hope Globally, formerly Foods Resource Bank

Supporting agricultural development programs around the world, helping people living in hunger to…

Manyeza, Tendai

A Global Missionary serving through the Global Health program with the General Board of Global…

Ngale, Samuel

Dr. Samuel Joina Ngale is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of T…

Brito, Emerson A Castillo

Emerson Castillo is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Minist…

Laferty, Matthew

Matthew A. Laferty is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Mi…

News & Stories

04/22/2021

Global Ministries commits to net-zero emissions by 2050

Global Ministries joins a coalition of 11 United Methodist agencies pledging to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the organizations’

04/13/2023

Global Ministries to hold series of meetings in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mission

April meetings will involve mission partners, board of directors and regional missionaries.

10/07/2019

Global Ministries’ directors focus on God’s mission in a fractured world

Directors of the Global Ministries and UMCOR, meeting Oct. 10-12, focus on mission and ministry, global migration, disaster response, new

02/11/2022

Global Ministries to lead update on UNICEF’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort

“Love Beyond Borders” webinar slated for Feb.17, 2022

02/04/2022

Making vaccines available for all

Hear from Kathleen Griffith of Global Ministries’ Global Health program and Dr. David Boan of First UMC of Boise, Idaho,

07/10/2020

A short history of Global Mission Fellows

The first Methodist short-term, young adult missionary program began in 1948, sending young adults to serve 3-year assignments in Asian

09/09/2020

Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries

Fernandes succeeds Thomas Kemper as head of mission and development agency.

08/06/2019

Thirteen Global Mission Fellows begin service as US-2s

They join 50 recently commissioned international Global Mission Fellows, starting two-year assignments in social justice ministries around the world.

10/12/2020

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The Global Mission Fellows program of the UMC places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years

Resources

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)

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

Global Ministries

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)

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

Global Ministries

Word Document

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows, Missionary

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

Internal Child Safety Policy Checklist

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.

Migration