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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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Venezuela Undesignated

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

Uruguay Undesignated

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

Uganda Undesignated

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

Tunisia Undesignated

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

Trinidad Undesignated

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

Tonga Undesignated

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

Tanzania Undesignated

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Taiwan Undesignated

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Switzerland Undesignated

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Continuities in mission

In focus for the month of April is the Bicentennial of Methodist Mission, a celebration of Methodism’s 200 years of

Two mission initiatives to join Côte d’Ivoire

A delegation from Global Ministries met with two mission initiatives — in Senegal and Cameroon — and announced these initiatives

Called for mission service in the United States

Church and Community Worker, Katie Peterson, manages a “Mission Barn” and enjoys seeing God’s diverse family working together.

Laos Mission Initiative grows and extends ministries

Global Ministries’ Laos Mission Initiative celebrates 20 years of service with increased membership, new clergy members and local pastors, and

Faithful UMC institutions stretch to serve communities

Among the recipients of the UMCOR Rapid Response COVID-19 grants are some of the United Methodist National Mission Institutions with

Consultation charts way for missional church

More than 80 delegates and partners from Africa met with Global Ministries staff to discuss the future of mission on

Thirteen Global Mission Fellows begin service as US-2s

They join 50 recently commissioned international Global Mission Fellows, starting two-year assignments in social justice ministries around the world.

Global Ministries to hold series of meetings in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mission

April meetings will involve mission partners, board of directors and regional missionaries.

Global Ministries board of directors navigate a new age in mission

Global Ministries and UMCOR board of directors continue to shape mission ministry as they approve resources for projects, programs and
GMF International Track Site Application

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Overview video of the work of missionaries.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Overview video of UMCOR's work in disaster response, migration and sustainability to strengthen communities worldwide.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Overview video of Global Health and its work to strengthen health systems, prevent and treat disease, access clean water and sanitation, and care for vulnerable communities.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Guidelines

This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2024-25 International track GMFs.

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

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

Hear from Joyce Madanga, Maternal Child Health Coordinator in Nigeria, as she shares how Global Ministries' Global Health support has made a meaningful difference in her community.

Joyce Madanga Global Health Story

Information on how to plan a short-term mission trip to volunteer at UMCOR Sager Brown Depot.

UMCOR Sager Brown: Know Before You Go

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