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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.
A child receives a measles vaccine in Kindu, Congo

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 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.

Gill, S.

S. Gill is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Board of Global …

Lee, S.

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

Kim, Rev. D

The Rev. D. Kim is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries. He is the …

Wieck, C

C. Wieck is a Global Missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodi…

Women, Children and Youth Ministries

Educating women, children and youth to improve leadership, literacy and develop job skills.Descri…

Seed Project

Offering loans to women to start small businesses.Describe the Need Affecting CommunityMany of ou…

Southeast Asia Mission Initiative

Supporting church and community development, pastors, leadership development, education, and lay …

Laos Church Building

Establishing a center which offers quality education, training and scholarships.Describe the Need…

Language and Vocational Training Center

Establishing a center which offers quality education, training and scholarships.Describe the Need…

WCC Peace with Justice Pilgrimage group (Joy Eva Bohol in the yellow coat) and local hosts pose with Nord University Sami students Ramona Linnea Victoria Kappfjell Sorfijell and Maajja-Krihke Bransfjell (2nd and 3rd from L) in front of the Sami traditional hut. (Photo: Joy Eva Boho)

Hope rooted in justice and peace

Missionary Joy Eva Bohol advocates for increased voice and vote in church and society for youth and young adults around

Improved mobility, a gift that transforms lives

To reach people in remote places with devices that increase mobility and independent living, Global Health partners with a prosthetics

UMCOR supports formerly incarcerated as they reenter communities

For five years, the Southern Center for Human Rights in Atlanta has been working to win the release of Black

10 Global Mission Fellows reflect on 2 years of service

Photos capture high points for GMFs completing service.

Remembering Native American victims of US schools

United Methodist leaders decry church sponsorship of U.S. abusive “Indian boarding schools” and call for remembrance of victims and survivors.

Responding to drought and famine in the Horn of Africa

More than 18 million people face severe hunger in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya as they struggle to survive the worst

UMCOR response: Church members slain in Ethiopia

After 37 people, including some United Methodists, were killed during an attack, UMCOR awarded a grant to provide food and

Creation care gets traction as priority

A growing amount of grassroots climate change work is being done by graduates of Global Ministries EarthKeepers training.

Ensuring universal rights and welcome for global migrants

This overview of UMCOR’s global migration work includes places of welcome, food for body and spirit, education, legal help and
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

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

Migration Matters

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

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