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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 …

Methodists in Mongolia envision the future

James and Grace Cho, missionaries with the Mongolia United Methodist Mission, offer an update on plans for how the 20-year-old

The breadth of mission

Dr. David Scott, director of Mission Theology for Global Ministries, delves into some of the riches of the bicentennial website.

Bicentennial of Methodist mission – a time for connection and reflection

More than just a history lesson—the Bicentennial Conference created space for Christians from 30 countries to listen to each other’s
The Rev. Jay Choi in the chicken coop at Goshen Organic Farm in the Philippines, where the grass-fed chickens they raised also raised funds for the Land Justice Center at Union Theological Seminary, where he worked. (Photo: Rev. Dr. Alan Cabas)

A missionary’s transformation through 23 years of mission service

When missionaries are commissioned, they have useful gifts, skills and mindsets to help then serve. But as they continue to

A short history of Global Mission Fellows

The first Methodist short-term, young adult missionary program began in 1948, sending young adults to serve 3-year assignments in Asian

When You Volunteer, We All Grow

Take a look inside the Mission Volunteer program through the experience of volunteers serving in Czech Republic, Costa Rica and

Global Ministries and Korean Methodist Church mission board discuss collaborative opportunities in mission

Agencies meet in formal consultation for first time in more than 20 years.

Sustaining faith partnerships with Latin America

Through small grants, the Encounter with Christ fund has nurtured Methodist mission and relationships in 26 countries of Latin America

Methodist leaders convene to strengthen mission in Latin America and the Caribbean

Eighty-six participants, representing 40 partners across the region, assembled for a mission consultation held July 21-23 in Panama.
Grant application for local racial ethnic congregations to explore becoming a Community Developers Program (CDP) site.

Community Developers Program Application

This checklist provides the standards which must be met by a partner’s child protection policy if the partner does not adopt Global Ministries’ Policy.

Internal Child Safety Policy Checklist

Global Ministries Certification Form re Child Protection Policy form.

Global Ministries Child Protection Policy Form

The standards set forth in this policy should inform the employment standards and expectations of Global Ministries Staff and partners who work in varying contexts around the world with Children.

Global Ministries’ Child Safety Policy

Overview video on the work of the Abundant Health Initiative.

Abundant Health General Conference 2024 Video

Explore resources from United Methodist Communications, designed to help you celebrate the annual UMCOR Sunday offering.

UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit

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

Download a printable PDF copy of the UMCOR overview brochure for use in your church, annual conference or small group.

UMCOR Overview Brochure

Instructions on how to purchase materials, assemble and ship an UMCOR Menstrual Hygiene Kit.

UMCOR Menstrual Hygiene Kit Instructions

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