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Become a Missionary

Global Ministries missionaries serve in many different roles and placement types. Learn more and apply now.
Global Ministries missionary the Rev. Fuxia Wang (second from right), baptizes a Chinese student at the University of Oklahoma.

Multiethnic Ministries

Serve vulnerable groups and work to fight inequality through multiethnic and racial-ethnic congregations in the United States.
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Global Mission Fellows (GMF) US-2 Track

Global Mission Fellows – US-2 track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in the United States.
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Global Mission Fellows (GMF) International Track

Global Mission Fellows – International track is a two-year program of The United Methodist Church for young adults serving in various roles and placements around the world.

Global Missionaries

Global Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving in nearly 60 countries. Their ministry focuses on mutuality and partnership.

US Missionaries

U.S. Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries serving across the United States. Their ministry supports at risk communities.
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.

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Ganta United Methodist Mission Station Program Support

Educating the community on agriculture sustainabilityDescribe the Need Affecting Community1. Scho…

Global Mission Fellows (GMF)

Supporting young adult missionaries, i.e. Global Mission Fellows, of the UMC around the world.Des…

North Macedonia in Mission Together

Supporting mission outreach in the United Methodist Churches in the Republic of MacedoniaDescribe…

Central African Republic Mission Initiative

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

Vietnam Methodist Mission

Supports congregational development, pastors' salaries, economic development and building pro…

Poland In Mission Together

Supporting partnerships between churches in the USA and Poland UMCAnnual Goal: $80,000.00Year to …

Mongolia Mission Initiative

Supporting evangelism, plant new churches, leadership & congregational development, education…

Lithuania In Mission Together

Supporting church development, innovative ministries, local church outreach, and training and sem…

Southeast Asia Mission Initiative

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

Missionaries represent many facets of God’s mission today

Kristi Painter, a Global Mission Fellow, US-2 track, from Georgia, describes her work with Arch Street UMC in Philadelphia and

UMCOR supports refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in 2021

This UMCOR update, part three of a three-part series, summarizes UMCOR’s work with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in 2021.

Moving forward in mission with East Africa

Dreams become reality as a mission consultation is held in Nairobi, Kenya.

Transforming lives through mission in Mongolia

The United Methodist Church in Mongolia will celebrate the ordination of its first Local Elders in Mission, a new hospice

Global Ministries directors approve nearly $10 million in grants for mission and scholarships

In addition to the approved grants, directors allocate $9 million more from unrestricted funds for four areas of work in

Relationships support disaster response in Texas

After a dozen years of a conference-to-conference In Mission Together connection between the Eurasia and Baltimore-Washington episcopal areas, relationships grow

10 Global Mission Fellows reflect on 2 years of service

Photos capture high points for GMFs completing service.

Lifetime of experience offered by Mission Volunteers

Jerry Feese and Robilea Swindell, a couple from the Great Plains Conference, have made volunteering a cornerstone in their lives.

Inclusive and compassionate mission in Mongolia

The small but strong United Methodist Church in Mongolia is a place of belonging for many, but especially minority groups.
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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