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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.

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.

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

US Missionaries

U.S. Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving across the United States. Their ministry supports at risk communities.

Advances/Missionaries

Revitalization of Gbarnga Mission and School of Theology

Training pastors and leaders for service to the United Methodist Church in Liberia and Africa.Descri…

Poland In Mission Together

Supporting partnerships between churches in the USA and Poland UMCAnnual Goal: $80,000.00Year to …

Mongolia Mission Initiative

Supporting evangelism, plant new churches, leadership & congregational development, education…

Southeast Asia Mission Initiative

Supporting church and community development, pastors, leadership development, education, and lay …

Czech Republic In Mission Together

Partnering of US and Czech United Methodist Churches.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityUMCs in th…

Church And Community Ministries

Supporting GBGM mission personnel serving the poor and disenfranchised in rural and urban areas in t…

Honduras Mission Initiative

Supporting pastors' salaries, church partnerships, leadership development, ministry and const…

Central Asia In Mission Together

Supporting new churches through leadership training, ministry with the poor, and healthcare progr…

Cameroon District of the Nigeria United Methodist Annual Conference

Preaching and interacting with other existing churches and alleviate human suffering.Describe the…

News & Stories

04/08/2020

Methodists in Mongolia envision the future

James and Grace Cho, missionaries with the Mongolia United Methodist Mission, offer an update on plans for how the 20-year-old

07/05/2020

Race and Racism in Methodist Mission History: A Literature Review

The work of overcoming racism in church and society today requires honest confrontation with racism in the past. Dr. David

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.

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,

04/29/2019

Bicentennial of Methodist mission – a time for connection and reflection

More than just a history lesson—the Bicentennial Conference created space for Christians from 30 countries to listen to each other’s

12/05/2023

Reimagining mission in the U.S.

Annual conference and agency leaders gather to assess current mission practices and explore new forms of partnership.

06/15/2023

A missionary’s transformation through 23 years of mission service

When missionaries are commissioned, they have useful gifts, skills and mindsets to help then serve. But as they continue to

10/25/2022

Growing the church in the U.S. one church plant at a time

Within 20 years, missionary pastor Juarez Goncalves has coordinated the planting of seven United Methodist churches in the United States,

07/21/2025

Methodist leaders convene to strengthen mission in Latin America and the Caribbean

Eighty-six participants, representing 40 partners across the region, assembled for a mission consultation held July 21-23 in Panama.

Resources

Form for groups and organizations interested in becoming a Mission Volunteer placement site.

Mission Volunteer Partner Request Form

Mission Volunteer

Information on becoming a Global Mission Fellow (GMF) including requirements, benefits, service opportunities, next steps, and important dates.

Global Mission Fellows: What You Should Know

Global Mission Fellows

Video

Promotional video that answers common questions for those applying to become a Global Mission Fellow (GMF).

Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?

Global Mission Fellows

Form to request working with a Church and Community Worker (CCW), missionaries who serve within disenfranchised communities in the United States.

Church and Community Worker Request Form

Church and Community Workers, Request Form, U.S. Missionaries

Word Document

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows, Missionary

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

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)

Global Ministries

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

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)

Global Ministries

Road map to connect the church in mission and alleviate human suffering.

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

Global Ministries

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

Global Mission Fellows, Guide