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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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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.

This Moment Matters – Global Health

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Global Mission Fellows (GMF) US-2 Track

Global Mission Fellows – US-2 track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in the United States.

Church and Conference Resources

Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Global Health

Become a Missionary

Global Ministries missionaries serve in many different roles and placement types. Learn more and apply now.
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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.

Laferty, Rev. Matthew

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

Valencia, Mari Ellyzsa Echon

Mari Ellyzsa Valencia is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global…

Temoi-Repando, Carolyne Chmatui

Carolyne Chematui Temoi-Rapando is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries …

Mulemena, Charles Ilunga

The Rev. Charles I. Mulemena is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministrie…

Gill, S.

S. Gill is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Board of Global …

Safford, Miriam K.

Miriam K. Safford is a US-2 Global Mission Fellow with the General Board of Global Ministries….

Lee, S.

S. Lee is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist…

Mulombe Seza, G.

G. Seza is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodis…

Zavala Chaparro, Dr. Pedro

Pedro Zavala is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries. He is an acad…

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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’

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.

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

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

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

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

Roland Fernandes begins leadership of Global Ministries

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

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.

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

Migration Matters

1-min video on how UMCOR helps refugees through global partnerships, emergency relief and long-term support.

How UMCOR Supports Refugees

Video from Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries, to annual conferences in 2025.

General Secretary’s Address (2025)

Form to enter a supportive partnership with a global missionary.

Covenant Partner Relationship Form

Interactive guide to decide if being a missionary is right for you.

Missionary Discernment Guide

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Overview video of UMCOR's work in disaster response, migration and sustainability to strengthen communities worldwide.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Overview video of Evangelism and Church Revitalization, including church planting, leadership training, mission initiatives, and support for racial and ethnic faith communities.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Evangelism and Church Revitalization

Grant application for local racial ethnic congregations to explore becoming a Community Developers Program (CDP) site.

Community Developers Program Application

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