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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.

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

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

10/05/2020

Burundi UMC celebrates milestones in reconciliation

Two years into its reconciliation process, the Burundi UMC celebrates training for pastors and a reconstructed hospital.

05/19/2022

Global Ministries directors approve nearly $10 million in grants for mission and scholarships

In addition to the approved grants, directors allocate $9 million more from unrestricted funds for four areas of work in

04/30/2019

Global Ministries’ Directors Call for Unity in God’s Mission

Growing out of table talks from their April 11-12 spring meeting, Global Ministries’ 32 board of directors unanimously issue an

06/20/2020

Coronavirus facts & inspiration

Bishop John Yambasu of the Sierra Leone Episcopal Area and Megan Klingler, a registered nurse who serves as the Primary

05/18/2021

Declaration on global vaccine equity

Global Ministries staff participated in the development of the declaration on vaccine equity and the agency supports its call for

01/23/2024

Moving forward in mission with East Africa

Dreams become reality as a mission consultation is held in Nairobi, Kenya.

02/14/2023

The Rev. Deanna Stickley-Miner brings collaborative style to Global Ministries

The Rev. Deanna (Dee) Stickley-Miner has joined the staff of Global Ministries as executive director for Mission Engagement.

08/31/2022

Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship

29 new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects.

10/12/2020

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The application for the 2021-23 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries in the United States opened Monday,

Resources

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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