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Mission Volunteers

Mission Volunteers are short to long-term self-funded individuals or couples serving in a variety of roles at partner sites worldwide.

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.

Theology of Mission

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.

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In Mission Together

Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency.

Mission Connections

Build partnerships to grow the church and understand its unique expression in different cultures worldwide.

Become a Missionary

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

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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

02/03/2022

A call to plant churches far and wide

The Rev. Juarez Goncalves, a missionary from Brazil, and his wife, the Rev. Clauri Goncalves, have coordinated the planting of

02/02/2022

Churches begin long process of recovery from tornadoes

Following a string of destructive and deadly December tornadoes, UMCOR visited with church and community leaders in Kentucky to hear

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

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

07/04/2020

In trying times, churches extend their reach

UMCOR has awarded $1.56 million to help vulnerable communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants enable churches to respond

05/03/2023

Consultation charts way for missional church

More than 80 delegates and partners from Africa met with Global Ministries staff to discuss the future of mission on

04/29/2019

The breadth of mission

Dr. David Scott, director of Mission Theology for Global Ministries, delves into some of the riches of the bicentennial website.

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

09/24/2020

Five questions for Roland Fernandes

Roland Fernandes takes time to answer five questions about his new role as general secretary of Global Ministries and UMCOR.

Resources

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

Book

This handbook encourages short-term mission volunteers to reflect on the reasons why they engage in mission. It helps volunteers shape the stories of their mission experiences in a way that enhances their personal and spiritual journeys.

A Mission Journey (Participant’s 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 Global Health and its work to strengthen health systems, prevent and treat disease, access clean water and sanitation, and care for vulnerable communities.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health

Mission Priority

Book

This course provides a better understanding of a holistic approach to participation in God's mission and equips lay servants for more effective missional engagement in their own communities and beyond.

God’s Mission, Our Journey (Leader’s Guide)

Guide, Missionary

Video

Watch former and current Global Mission Fellows (GMFs) share why they answered God's call to serve! Share this resource with your faith community to encourage young adults to discern a call to serve as a GMF!

Discerning a Global Mission Fellow Call to Serve

Global Mission Fellows

Petition

Our partner Church World Service is calling people of faith to proudly stand with refugees and immigrants. Join the movement. Sign the declaration below.

Church World Service Ecumenical Declaration

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR

Grant application for majority racial-ethnic United Methodist congregations to support leadership, church growth, ministry with the poor, and health programs.

Racial-Ethnic Local Church Grant Application

Grant Application, Racial Ethnic Ministry Plans