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Mission Volunteers

Mission Volunteers are short to long-term self-funded individuals or couples serving in a variety of roles at partner sites worldwide.
Global Mission Fellows pose for a group photo at YOUTH 2023.

Global Mission Fellows (GMF)

Global Mission Fellows is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in cross-cultural contexts in the U.S. and around the world.

Theology of Mission

Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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UMCOR Supply Depot Network

UMCOR operates a relief supply depot and collaborates with warehouses across the U.S. so we can bring relief to those impacted by disaster.

Mission Connections

Build partnerships to grow the church and understand its unique expression in different cultures worldwide.

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.

Workteam Coordination and Mission Promotion

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

Vietnam Methodist Mission

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 Communit…

United Methodist Volunteers In Mission – North Central Jurisdiction

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

Serbia In Mission Together

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

Senegal District of Nigeria United Methodist Annual Conference

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…

Lifetime of experience offered by Mission Volunteers

Jerry Feese and Robilea Swindell, a couple from the Great Plains Conference, have made volunteering a cornerstone in their lives.

Ten new missionaries to be blessed for service in the US

Join the virtual service of worship on Friday, August 27, to affirm and send the missionaries into ministry.

Finding their mission – following where God leads

The 16 missionaries being commissioned at General Conference this week represent a broad spectrum of missionaries, what they do and

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

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

Relationships support disaster response in Texas

After a dozen years of a conference-to-conference In Mission Together connection between the Eurasia and Baltimore-Washington episcopal areas, relationships grow

Virtual orientation offered for Mission Volunteer program

Interested in learning more about the MIssion Volunteer program or discerning future long-term service? Register for the September

Texas Mission Volunteer continues lifetime commitment to mission

All Sue McCuistion ever wanted to do was make a difference. As a Mission Volunteer, she does this by embodying

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

The Global Mission Fellows program of the UMC places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years

Global Ministries and UMCOR Strategic Plan (2025 -2026)

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

Missionary Discernment Guide

Interactive guide to decide if being a missionary is right for you.

Covenant Partner Relationship Flyer

Handout that explains what it means to enter into a Covenant Partner Relationship with global missionaries.

Community Developers Program Application

Grant application for local racial ethnic congregations to explore becoming a Community Developers Program (CDP) site.

Internal Child Safety Policy Checklist

This checklist provides the standards which must be met by a partner’s child protection policy if the partner does not adopt Global Ministries’ Policy.

Global Ministries Child Protection Policy Form

Global Ministries Certification Form re Child Protection Policy form.

Global Ministries’ Child Safety Policy

The standards set forth in this policy should inform the employment standards and expectations of Global Ministries Staff and partners who work in varying contexts around the world with Children.

Hurricane Melissa Relief Bulletin Insert

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

Joyce Madanga Global Health Story

Hear from Joyce Madanga, Maternal Child Health Coordinator in Nigeria, as she shares how Global Ministries' Global Health support has made a meaningful difference in her community.

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