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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.

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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.

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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.

News and Stories

Explore the latest news and stories about the United Methodist mission and its impact in local communities worldwide.

Missionaries

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

US Missionaries

U.S. Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving across the United States. Their ministry supports at risk communities.

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Workteam Coordination and Mission Promotion

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

Vietnam Methodist Mission Church

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

United Mission to Nepal Integrated Community Development Project

Utilizing media and mass mobilization to promote social programs for people living in remote area…

United Methodist Volunteers in Mission – Western Jurisdiction

Coordinating and preparing volunteers for short-term service.Describe the Need Affecting Communit…

United Methodist Volunteers In Mission – Southeastern Jurisdiction

Coordinating and preparing volunteers for short-term service.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityVa…

United Methodist Volunteers In Mission – North Central Jurisdiction

Training, educating, and resourcing volunteers for short term Christian Service.Describe the Need Af…

Serbia In Mission Together

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

Senegal Mission Initiative

Supporting pastors' growth in leadership and pastoral care, and providing congregational deve…

School of Evangelism and Missions

Training and equipping pastors, evangelists, and the laity of the LAC/UMC.Describe the Need Affec…

News & Stories

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

04/30/2019

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

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Mission Priority

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Overview video of UMCOR's work in disaster response, migration and sustainability to strengthen communities worldwide.

Mission Priority

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Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health

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.

Mission Priority

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

Global Mission Fellows, Guide

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

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

Global Mission Fellows

UMCOR Sager Brown: Know Before You Go

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

Sager Brown, UMCOR

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