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US Missionaries

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

EarthKeepers

Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that guides U.S.-based United Methodists to develop and lead environmental sustainability projects in their communities.

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Volunteer

Supporting various humanitarian relief and recovery efforts for local communities

Covenant with Missionaries

Covenant partner relationships are ongoing connections of support between an individual, church or organization and a specific missionary.

Global Missionaries

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

Missionaries

Global Ministries trains, commissions, assigns and supports United Methodist missionaries in nearly 60 countries around the world.

Advances/Missionaries

Salary Support for Pastors

Providing salary support to local pastors in the re-emerging churchAnnual Goal: $28,000.00Year to…

Pastors' Salary Support

Providing salary support for the pastors of the Lithuania United Methodist Church.Describe the Ne…

Refugee and Immigrant Support Service of Emmaus

Supporting over 600 refugees and immigrants each year in Albany, NYDescribe the Need Affecting Co…

Pastor Education and Salary Support

Supplying salary support for first 5-7 years of church plants and 80% educational scholarships.De…

Opportunity School, Nappalayam – Educational Support for Mentally Challenged Chi

Educating and rehabilitating mentally challenged children.Note: Due to legal restrictions, at the…

Salary Support for Pastors in Burundi

Subsidizing pastors' salaries, for the the stabilization and growth of the church in Burundi….

Pastoral Support in Ecuador

Providing a supplement to achieve a fair and just salary for pastors.Describe the Need Affecting …

Ganta United Methodist Mission Station Program Support

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

Pastors and District Superintendent Salary Support

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

News & Stories

11/07/2025

Filling gaps in health ministry funding where possible

In wake of the abrupt loss of billions of dollars of U.S. foreign aid, decades of global health and development

10/09/2025

General secretary outlines faith-based response to humanitarian crises unfolding amid shifting geopolitical contexts

Addressing the boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry in a joint online meeting, General Secretary Roland Fernandes

03/30/2021

UMCOR grant to help asylum seekers find pathway to safety

Church World Service’s “Leading with Welcome” program receives $1.1 million UMCOR grant to support efforts to rebuild humane immigration system

10/08/2021

United Methodist Committee on Relief Grant Helps Church World Service Support Afghan Allies

Thanks to a new $100,000 grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), long-time partner Church World Service, a

10/18/2021

New Advance open to support the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

“Love Beyond Borders: The Interfaith Movement to End the Pandemic” will support UNICEF’s global vaccine distribution efforts.

05/19/2022

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

08/10/2021

Preparing the way – UMCOR supports conferences in disaster readiness

UMCOR partners with the Florida Annual Conference to develop a “Blue Sky” disaster preparedness program, getting ready for probable weather

07/04/2020

Strength upon strength; Michigan United Methodists pour hope on troubled waters

For communities devastated by May flooding, the road to resilience is paved with support coming from federal, state and local

10/30/2025

Supporting U.S. families and communities facing food insecurity

Global Ministries launches emergency food grants to support U.S. churches and food pantries combating hunger.

Resources

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

Migration

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

Video

Overview video on the work of the Abundant Health Initiative.

Abundant Health General Conference 2024 Video

Abundant Health

Word Document

Global Mission Fellows – International Track Placement Site Application

Global Mission Fellows, Missionary

Website

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

UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit

UMCOR

Petition

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

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR

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

Book

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

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

UMCOR Overview Brochure

UMCOR