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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.

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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.

Racial and Ethnic Ministry Plans

Supports diverse communities through national and ethnic ministry plans that promote cultural inclusion and church growth.
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.

Leadership

In Mission Together

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

Improving substandard living conditions and preventing a shortage of pastors by supplementing inc…

South Sudan Health Empowering All Lives (South Sudan HEAL)

Supporting health education to prevent illness and support local health workers efforts.Describe …

Ministry with Roma People in Central and Southern Europe

Supporting various ministries, including spiritual growth, education, self-support and integration.D…

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: $…

Education and Ministry

Transforming the church and the world by providing educational opportunities and supporting educa…

United Methodist Leadership Development in Africa and the Philippines

Working with annual conference leaders in Africa and the Philippines, this project supports the form…

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…

UMCOR renews relief efforts in Gaza

Working with several partners on the ground in Gaza, Global Ministries, through UMCOR, releases new grants to meet basic human

Global Ministries and Korean UMC celebrate missionary support milestone

The Korean United Methodist Church has achieved its goal to provide covenant relationship support for the work of 140 Global
Insar Gohar (standing) leads a study session in his church. (Photo: Courtesy of Insar Gohar)

A calling to serve those who grieve

Insar Gohar, a Global Ministries supported National in Mission worker in Pakistan, follows God’s guidance as he counsels and accompanies

Relief and fresh water for the Bahamas

UMCOR assisted several Methodist-related partners in the relief phase of the Dorian Hurricane response in the Bahamas. This year, UMCOR

UMCOR support scales up Arkansas River flood recovery

Although it didn’t receive much national attention, the spring floods of the Arkansas River wiped out property and devastated some

Supporting mothers and babies for a healthy start

Breastfeeding is a good way for mothers to give their babies a healthy start in life. The Abundant Health Initiative

UMCOR supports the “Heal It” Project for Native American youth

An UMCOR partnership with Dream Warriors, a collective of Indigenous North American artists, reaches Native American youth with hope and

Global Ministries and UMCOR’s ongoing response to COVID-19

As cases surge in places like India and Brazil, Global Ministries and UMCOR continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic

Envisioning new scenes: trauma rehabilitation offers hope in Iraq

With the help of a grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief, hundreds of women and men receive psychosocial

Global Ministries’ Child Safety Policy

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.

Discerning a Global Mission Fellow Call to Serve

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!

Abundant Health General Conference 2024 Video

Overview video on the work of the Abundant Health Initiative.
GMF International Track Site Application

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit

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

Church World Service Ecumenical Declaration

Our partner Church World Service is calling people of faith to proudly stand with refugees and immigrants. Join the movement. Sign the declaration below.

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

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.

A Mission Journey (Participant’s Guide)

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.

UMCOR Overview Brochure

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

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