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Become a Missionary

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

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.

Mission Volunteers

Mission Volunteers are short to long-term self-funded individuals or couples serving in a variety of roles at partner sites worldwide.

Disease Prevention

Expanding access to resources that diagnose, treat and eliminate disease

Health Infrastructure and Services

Improving the quality of health services, medical facilities and care delivery for underserved communities

Environmental Sustainability

Working with individuals, churches and other partners to launch environmental projects and initiatives

UMCOR Disaster Response

Partnering with annual conferences, episcopal areas and ecumenical organizations worldwide to help communities carry out their own disaster response, recovery and mitigation efforts

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.

Advances/Missionaries

East Belfast Mission

Providing the people of East Belfast with building blocks to realize better futures and opportuni…

Feeding of Homebound Elderly and Training Caregivers

Providing basic care services to 500 elderly people.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityThe need…

Growing Hope Globally, formerly Foods Resource Bank

Supporting agricultural development programs around the world, helping people living in hunger to…

Church World Service, CROP Hunger Walk

Providing assistance for hungry people.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityHunger is the number …

Christ House Medical Services

Providing comprehensive and compassionate care for people experiencing homelessness with acute me…

Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, India

Preparing people for ordained ministry and specialized ministries through postgraduate research.N…

Chicuque Rural Hospital

Providing healthcare services for 500,000 people in the province of InhambaneDescribe the Need Af…

News & Stories

06/20/2020

Coronavirus facts & inspiration

Bishop John Yambasu of the Sierra Leone Episcopal Area and Megan Klingler, a registered nurse who serves as the Primary

02/04/2022

Making vaccines available for all

Hear from Kathleen Griffith of Global Ministries’ Global Health program and Dr. David Boan of First UMC of Boise, Idaho,

07/16/2024

Taking church to the streets

Missionary Eliad Dias dos Santos believes the church must extend its presence into the streets to develop ministry that truly

10/25/2022

Relief, health, housing and safety for people in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine escalates, UMCOR engages with more partners inside and outside Ukraine to care for war-weary people

01/15/2021

Feeding the 5,000 (weekly) in New York

A few grants and strong connections opened UMC food pantries and kitchens in key underserved areas of New York during

10/19/2022

Recent UMCOR grants for Ukraine address relief, health, housing and safety

As the war in Ukraine escalates, UMCOR engages with more partners inside and outside Ukraine to care for war-weary people

09/06/2019

United Methodists return lands in Ohio to the Wyandotte people, held in trust for 176 years

The gathering held on September 21 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio brought together more than 500 people in celebration of a

09/17/2020

Peace with justice for the Korean Peninsula

I grew up seeing people like my father holding communal memorial services at places as near to North Korea as

11/10/2019

World AIDS Day: Communities make the difference

Through the Abundant Health Initiative, communities in places like Zimbabwe and the Philippines are making a difference for people living

Resources

Petition

Our partner Church World Service is calling people of faith to proudly stand with refugees and immigrants. Join the movement. Sign the declaration below.

Church World Service Ecumenical Declaration

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR

Video

Theological commentary on migration and the role UMCOR plays in supporting people on the move globally.

Migration Matters

Migration, UMCOR

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

Hurricane Melissa Relief Bulletin Insert

Disaster Response