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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

06/10/2024

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

03/26/2025

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

02/20/2026

The Power of Being Neighbors

Who Is My Neighbor? Lenten Devotion Series: Week 2

05/15/2020

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

09/06/2019

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

08/05/2019

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

07/05/2019

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

04/30/2021

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

03/28/2019

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

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