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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.

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In Mission Together

Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency.

Mission Connections

Build partnerships to grow the church and understand its unique expression in different cultures worldwide.
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Honduras Mission Initiative

Strengthening churches, developing leaders, and supporting holistic mission in Honduras.Describe …

Central Asia In Mission Together

Supporting new churches through leadership training, ministry with the poor, and healthcare progr…

Cambodia Methodist Mission

Supporting new churches, pastors' salaries, leadership development, and outreach ministries. …

Senegal District of Nigeria United Methodist Annual Conference

Supporting pastors' growth in leadership and pastoral care, and providing congregational deve…

Philippines Undesignated

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest needAnnual Goal: $…

Peru Undesignated

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest needAnnual Goal: $…

Burundi Undesignated

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor…

Zimbabwe Undesignated

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor…

Zambia Undesignated

Supporting mission work through Church partners wherever there is the greatest need.Contact Infor…

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Ten new missionaries to be blessed for service in the US

Join the virtual service of worship on Friday, August 27, to affirm and send the missionaries into ministry.

Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

Katherine Parker, a missionary in Nepal, believes the work of the United Mission to Nepal serves as a positive model

Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

The work of missionary-pastor Andrew Lee touches on many aspects of mission in his capacity as the country director for

Mission Board CEO will not stand for reelection

Thomas Kemper announces intention to not seek reelection to the executive post he assumed in 2010.

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
Leaders from The United Methodist Church and Ewha Womans University pose for a commemorative photo during the 100th anniversary celebration held at Ewha on June 30, 2025.

Celebrating 100 Years of Methodist Mission in Korea

A centennial celebration was held at Ewha Womans University to commemorate the century-long legacy of three foundations that significantly shaped

Mission partners in Latin America and the Caribbean receive grants for ministry

Encounter with Christ awards 14 grants to 12 partners in support of mission within marginalized communities.

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,

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This handbook encourages short-term mission volunteers to reflect on the reasons why they engage in mission. It helps volunteers shape the stories of their mission experiences in a way that enhances their personal and spiritual journeys.

A Mission Journey (Participant’s Guide)

  • Guide, Missionary
  • 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
  • Video
10-part video series on the Mission Volunteers application process, training, support and more.

Mission Volunteers Application Process Video Series

  • Missionary
  • Book
This course provides a better understanding of a holistic approach to participation in God's mission and equips lay servants for more effective missional engagement in their own communities and beyond.

God’s Mission, Our Journey (Leader’s Guide)

  • Guide, Missionary
  • Video
Watch former and current Global Mission Fellows (GMFs) share why they answered God's call to serve! Share this resource with your faith community to encourage young adults to discern a call to serve as a GMF!

Discerning a Global Mission Fellow Call to Serve

  • Global Mission Fellows
  • PDF
Form for groups and organizations interested in becoming a Mission Volunteer placement site.

Mission Volunteer Partner Request Form

  • Mission Volunteer
  • PDF
Information on becoming a Global Mission Fellow (GMF) including requirements, benefits, service opportunities, next steps, and important dates.

Global Mission Fellows: What You Should Know

  • Global Mission Fellows
  • Video
1-min video on how UMCOR helps refugees through global partnerships, emergency relief and long-term support.

How UMCOR Supports Refugees

  • Migration, Refugees, UMCOR
  • Video
Promotional video that answers common questions for those applying to become a Global Mission Fellow (GMF).

Global Mission Fellows: What Questions Will Define Your Future?

  • Global Mission Fellows

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