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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.

Laos Mission Initiative to 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…

Honduras Mission Initiative

Supporting pastors' salaries, church partnerships, leadership development, ministry and const…

Central Asia In Mission Together

Supporting new churches through leadership training, ministry with the poor, and healthcare progr…

Camphor United Methodist Mission

Providing education, healthcare and agricultural training to help people recovering from war.Desc…

Cameroon District of the Nigeria United Methodist Annual Conference

Preaching and interacting with other existing churches and alleviate human suffering.Describe the…

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…

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.

Laos Mission Initiative grows and extends ministries

Global Ministries’ Laos Mission Initiative celebrates 20 years of service with increased membership, new clergy members and local pastors, and

Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

Kristi Painter, a Global Mission Fellow, US-2 track, from Georgia, describes her work with Arch Street UMC in Philadelphia and

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

Global Ministries to hold series of meetings in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mission

April meetings will involve mission partners, board of directors and regional missionaries.

Moving forward in mission with East Africa

Dreams become reality as a mission consultation is held in Nairobi, Kenya.

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

Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

Katherine Parker, a missionary in Nepal, believes the work of the United Mission to Nepal serves as a positive model

Faithful UMC institutions stretch to serve communities

Among the recipients of the UMCOR Rapid Response COVID-19 grants are some of the United Methodist National Mission Institutions with

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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