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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 (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.

Missionaries

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

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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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Rios Lage, Roberta Cynthia Vieira

Roberta Cynthia Vieira Rios Lage is an Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, assigned as…

Sloan, Gillian

Gillian Sloan is a Global Missionary of The United Methodist Church, serving as INSPIRE genera…

Mulemena, Charles Ilunga

The Rev. Charles I. Mulemena is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministrie…

Kim, Rev. Dr. HyoJin

The Rev. Dr. HyoJin Kim, a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The Unite…

Acevedo, Rev. Rosangelica

Rosangelica Acevedo is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries working in min…

Lee, S.

S. Lee is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist…

Kunce, Michelle

Michelle Kunce is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Metho…

Kalumba, Rev. Eric

The Rev. Eric Kalumba is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries working in c…

Seibel, Rev. Valdir

The Rev. Valdir Seibel is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries working in …

News & Stories

02/20/2026

The Power of Being Neighbors

Who Is My Neighbor? Lenten Devotion Series: Week 2

05/30/2019

Eight new United Methodist missionaries celebrated and blessed

Eight missionaries will lend their gifts in service to God in places like El Salvador, Mongolia and South Africa.

06/05/2025

Missionaries help migrant workers find home away from home

Missionaries Richard and Alma Navarro from the Philippines help migrant workers in Taiwan find a sense of family and belonging.

09/11/2024

Medical missionaries improve care at Old Mutare Hospital

With new facilities completed, Dr. Emmanuel and Florence Mefor are helping to tackle funding to feed patients and make additional

07/12/2023

The McCormicks: Life as a missionary family

In a video, the family of four shares about serving as United Methodist missionaries from Mozambique to Arkansas.

06/23/2021

After a year in service, 7 US missionaries officially commissioned

Although COVID-19 prevented an official commissioning in 2020, missionaries have remained creatively engaged in ministry and were commissioned at small,

04/30/2020

New missionaries blessed in virtual service of worship

On Wednesday, April 29, a global virtual congregation blessed 21 new United Methodist missionaries. They come from eight countries and

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

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

Resources

Video

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Mission Priority

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

Covenant Partner Relationship Flyer

Guide, Missionary

Screensaver

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

Global Ministries Screensaver

Global Ministries

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

Church and Community Workers, Request Form, U.S. Missionaries

Video

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