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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.
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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.

News and Stories

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.

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

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…

Romania In Mission Together

Strengthening and expanding the church and contributing to the transformation of society.Describe…

Inclusive and compassionate mission in Mongolia

The small but strong United Methodist Church in Mongolia is a place of belonging for many, but especially minority groups.

Transforming lives through mission in Mongolia

The United Methodist Church in Mongolia will celebrate the ordination of its first Local Elders in Mission, a new hospice

Methodist Church of Brazil welcomes migrants: Shade and Fresh Water

From the Brazilian Methodist Church, a story of welcome and service with Venezuelan refugees arriving in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Global Ministries board of directors navigate a new age in mission

Global Ministries and UMCOR board of directors continue to shape mission ministry as they approve resources for projects, programs and

When You Volunteer, We All Grow

Take a look inside the Mission Volunteer program through the experience of volunteers serving in Czech Republic, Costa Rica and

Called for mission service in the United States

Church and Community Worker, Katie Peterson, manages a “Mission Barn” and enjoys seeing God’s diverse family working together.

New growth from common ground: mission roundtable

Crossing boundaries of identity, theology and worldview, this global program creates a sacred space to discover new ways of being

Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

The work of missionary-pastor Andrew Lee touches on many aspects of mission in his capacity as the country director for

Continuities in mission

In focus for the month of April is the Bicentennial of Methodist Mission, a celebration of Methodism’s 200 years of
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

Grant application for Pacific Islander churches and ministries in the U.S. for congregational growth, leadership development, and language resources.

Pacific Islander Plan Grant Application

Grant application for the UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration program to help United Methodist churches in the U.S. engage in ministry with migrants in their communities.

Mustard Seed Migration Grant Application

Grant application for annual conference programs focused on racial-ethnic leadership development and church growth within multiethnic ministries.

Multiethnic Ministries Grant Application

Screensaver that highlights Global Ministries' work in missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, global health, and humanitarian relief and recovery.

Global Ministries Screensaver

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