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Become a Missionary

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

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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.

Advances/Missionaries

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…

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

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

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

10-part video series on the Mission Volunteers application process, training, support and more. (This will be a video carousel)

Mission Volunteers Application Process Video Series

Mission Volunteer

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

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Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows, Missionary

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Application Checklist

Global Mission Fellows

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