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Missionaries

Global Ministries trains, commissions, assigns and supports United Methodist missionaries in nearly 60 countries around the world.

This Moment Matters – Agriculture and

This Moment Matters – Peace

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End of Year Conference and Church Toolkit

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.

This Moment Matters – Migration

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

Advances/Missionaries

Dr. Forbes, Belinda

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

Lovelace, Rev. William

This missionary has completed service. The Advance number will remain active until January 202…

Genung-Yamamoto, Rev. 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…

Campomanes Ramirez, Edwin

Edwin Campomanes Ramirez is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Mi…

Rev. Park, J.

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

Park, T.

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

Ako, Rev. Collins Etchi

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 …

News & Stories

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,

05/30/2019

Global mission grants rehabilitate health facilities worldwide

Since 2017, more than $8 million has been given and 46 facilities have been renovated, increasing the standard of care

04/01/2020

Building capacity for an international response to coronavirus

The Global Health and UMCOR response to the coronavirus pandemic continues: an ongoing, flexible plan is being developed for United

11/10/2021

Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship

Seventeen new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in their local communities.

11/12/2021

Global Ministries support helps South Asia partners prevent and treat COVID-19

When COVID-19 cases skyrocketed in South Asia, support made it possible for partners to mobilize, prevent and treat the virus

04/20/2023

A global community of love and good deeds is mission goal

Roland Fernandes, general secretary for Global Ministries and UMCOR, delivers his report to the board of directors in Maputo, Mozambique,

10/07/2019

Focus on global migration: “What could be our ship?”

In his report to the board, general secretary Thomas Kemper named hopeful examples of mission the United Methodist people collectively

04/29/2019

Global Ministries to Celebrate 200 Years of Mission

Global Ministries to Celebrate 200 Years of Mission with Gathering Reflecting on Past and Focusing on Future of Methodist Mission

06/24/2025

Agriculture, health focus for Africa University-Global Ministries’ partnership

Africa University and Global Ministries partner to support vital agriculture and public health initiatives put at risk after withdrawal of

Resources

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.

Internal Child Safety Policy Checklist

Migration

Video

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

Migration Matters

Migration, UMCOR

Video

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

How UMCOR Supports Refugees

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR

Video

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

General Secretary’s Address (2025)

Global Ministries

Form to enter a supportive partnership with a global missionary.

Covenant Partner Relationship Form

Covenant Partnerships, Form

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

Missionary Discernment Guide

Guide, Missionary

Video

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Mission Priority

Video

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

Mission Priority

Video

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