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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.
Former UMC Missionary Andrew Lee with participants in a children's ministry in Cambodia.

Missionaries

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

Become a Missionary

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

Global Missionaries

Global Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving in nearly 60 countries. Their ministry focuses on mutuality and partnership.

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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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Laferty, Rev. Matthew

Matthew A. Laferty is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Mi…

Rev. Davis, Judith

Rev. Judith “Judy” B. Davis is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of …

Capule, Salomao Augusto

Salomao Augusto Capule is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Globa…

Mbah, Jean Martial

Quecan, Sara Lucia Salinas

Alberto, Carlito Germias

Freeman, Qutee Gbadeh

Keo, Vanny

Valencia, Mari Ellyzsa Echon

Mari Ellyzsa Valencia is a Global Missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global…

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

Sent forth to serve

Twenty-three missionaries are now commissioned for service, sent forth to embody the love of God in 15 countries on behalf

Missionaries at Africa University train leaders to embrace an ever-changing world

Abundance can be shared across communities in many ways. Africa University produces well-trained agriculturists, some of whom who have become

Korean UMC churches announce deeper support for missionary service

More than 140 Global Ministries missionaries will receive monthly financial support for their ministries around the world with the help

Missionary plants, tends, teaches and so much more

Edmond Makowa, agriculture missionary assigned to the East Congo Episcopal Area, integrates asset-based community development in all aspects of his

God prepares a missionary for service

A missionary who discovered United Methodism through the Cameroon Mission Initiative uses experience gained in 17 years of lay leadership

Global Ministries and Korean UMC celebrate missionary support milestone

The Korean United Methodist Church has achieved its goal to provide covenant relationship support for the work of 140 Global
Former UMC Missionary Andrew Lee with participants in a children's ministry in Cambodia.

COVID-19: Impact on agency gatherings, support extended to staff and missionaries

In light of the rapid spread of the coronavirus, steps have been taken to ensure the safety of Global Ministries
Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

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

Covenant Partner Relationship Flyer

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

Global Ministries Screensaver

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

Overview video of Evangelism and Church Revitalization, including church planting, leadership training, mission initiatives, and support for racial and ethnic faith communities.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Evangelism and Church Revitalization

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