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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.

Missionaries

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

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Your donation makes it possible for Global Ministries, UMCOR and our partners to provide life-changing, often life-saving, services and support. So whatever amount you’re able to give, you can be confident that your donation will create positive change today, and for generations to come.

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Volunteer

Supporting various humanitarian relief and recovery efforts for local communities

New Faith Communities

Share the gospel and Christ’s love in new places, including Central African Republic, Honduras and Southeast Asia.

#STILLINMISSION

#STILLINMISSION is a monthly live Zoom call featuring a rotating selection of Global Ministries missionaries. Advanced registration required.

What We Do

Advances/Missionaries

Eurasia Church Planting and Mission Projects

Planting new churches, where the UMC does not have a presence in Eurasia area.Describe the Need Affe…

Buhonga Church Building Construction

Providing a new church facility fulfill the mission of the church for worship and spiritual growt…

Alaska Churches

Subsidizing array of local church & conference missions in the Alaska United Methodist Confer…

Vietnam Methodist Mission Church

Supports congregational development, pastors' salaries, economic development and building pro…

North Macedonia in Mission Together

Supporting mission outreach in the United Methodist Churches in the Republic of MacedoniaDescribe…

Lithuania In Mission Together

Supporting church development, innovative ministries, local church outreach, and training and sem…

Central African Republic Mission Initiative

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor…

Workteam Coordination and Mission Promotion

Coordinating VIM teams, developing mission opportunities, promote projects, and connecting churches….

Serbia In Mission Together

Partnering with the national church by funding pastors salaries, outreach and building constructi…

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

Mission Volunteer Partner Request Form

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

Mission Volunteer

Global Mission Fellows: What You Should Know

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

Global Mission Fellows

Video

Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?

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

Global Mission Fellows

Church and Community Worker Request Form

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

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

Word Document

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows, Missionary

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Application Checklist

Global Mission Fellows

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (Spanish)

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

Global Ministries

Global Ministries Overview Booklet (English)

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

Global Ministries

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

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

Global Ministries