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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.

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

05/06/2026

Women Rising Again in Honduras

Women in Honduras gather to explore God’s purpose and calling for their lives and form a new National Board of

08/06/2020

Transforming the world in a rural cooperative ministry

Shirley Townsend-Jones, a Church and Community Worker missionary in South Carolina, works with a rural African American cooperative ministry. Her

05/18/2021

Declaration on global vaccine equity

Global Ministries staff participated in the development of the declaration on vaccine equity and the agency supports its call for

08/17/2021

Standing with Haiti amid quake and storm

United Methodists are working with longtime partners in Haiti after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake and as a major storm drenches the

07/01/2020

UMCOR COVID-19 grants in Brazil reach isolated communities

Seven UMCOR COVID-19 grants from the Sheltering in Love campaign are making a difference through caring Methodist congregations in Brazil.

05/15/2023

Church gives hope to people living with HIV in Congo

Through funding from Global Ministries, more than 100 women living with HIV in the Kivu Conference are receiving counseling, transportation

10/06/2022

Yes, volunteering can change your life

In 1960, Ruth Johnson Colvin decided to volunteer her time to do something about the high rate of functional illiteracy

07/01/2026

Calling the Church to Courageous Partnership in a Divided World

Roland Fernandes delivers centenary Beckly Social Services Lecture at the Methodist Conference in Britain.

05/06/2021

Displaced families in Yemen receive hope in UMCOR packages

After six years of civil war with no end in sight, thousands of Yemeni families are caught in what the

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