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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

Strengthening churches, developing leaders, and supporting holistic mission in Honduras.Describe …

Central Asia In Mission Together

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

Cambodia Methodist Mission

Supporting new churches, pastors' salaries, leadership development, and outreach ministries. …

Bopolu United Methodist Mission Station

Providing holistic services through the church, school and clinic for transformation of the world…

Ukraine and Moldova In Mission Together

Providing funding for pastors' salaries; training and programs for local churches and distric…

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

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

Coronavirus facts & inspiration

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

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

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

Livestream: Global Mission Fellows Commissioning in Cambodia

Join us in prayerful celebration of the commissioning of 49 Global Mission Fellows (GMFs) by watching the livestream below on

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

The breadth of mission

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

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

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)

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

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)

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

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2024-25 International track GMFs.

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

Help raise awareness and support for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Download this bulletin insert and print it for use at your church.

Hurricane Melissa Relief Bulletin Insert

Download a printable PDF copy of the UMCOR overview brochure for use in your church, annual conference or small group.

UMCOR Overview Brochure

Information on how to plan a short-term mission trip to volunteer at UMCOR Sager Brown Depot.

UMCOR Sager Brown: Know Before You Go

Explore the EnergyStar for Congregations Action Workbook for tools and resources that support your local church in wise energy stewardship.

Become an energy-conscious congregation

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