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Global Migration

Offering care, guidance and support for refugees and migrants seeking shelter and solace

Giving

Your donation makes it possible for Global Ministries, UMCOR and our partners to provide life-changing, often life-saving, services and support. So whatever amount you’re able to give, you can be confident that your donation will create positive change today, and for generations to come.

New Faith Communities

Share the gospel and Christ’s love in new places, including Central African Republic, Honduras and Southeast Asia.

What We Do

Community Developers Program

A group of racial and ethnic churches across the U.S. working to strengthen The United Methodist Church’s ability to serve and partner with local communities.

Mission Connections

Build partnerships to grow the church and understand its unique expression in different cultures worldwide.

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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 Need …

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 – Educ Support for Mentally Challenged Children

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 Com…

Moscow Seminary – Scholarship and Academic Support

Preparing servant leaders for ministry in the Wesleyan tradition and transforming Russian society…

Ganta United Methodist Mission Station Program Support

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

News & Stories

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

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

09/18/2025

Yambasu farm fosters hope in Congo

In eastern Congo, a thriving farm funded through the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative combines vegetable, pig and fish farming to strengthen

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

Resources

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How UMCOR Supports Refugees

1-min video on how UMCOR helps refugees through global partnerships, emergency relief and long-term support.

Migration, Refugees, UMCOR

Video

Connecting the Church in Mission: Evangelism and Church Revitalization

Overview video of Evangelism and Church Revitalization, including church planting, leadership training, mission initiatives, and support for racial and ethnic faith communities.

Video

Joyce Madanga Global Health Story

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.

Maternal Child Health

Become an energy-conscious congregation

Explore the EnergyStar for Congregations Action Workbook for tools and resources that support your local church in wise energy stewardship.

Environmental Sustainability

Racial-Ethnic Local Church Grant Application

Grant application for majority racial-ethnic United Methodist congregations to support leadership, church growth, ministry with the poor, and health programs.

Grant Application, Racial Ethnic Ministry Plans

Video

Migration Matters

Theological commentary on migration and the role UMCOR plays in supporting people on the move globally.

Migration, UMCOR

Video

Mission Volunteers Application Process Video Series

10-part video series on the Mission Volunteers application process, training, support and more. (This will be a video carousel)

Mission Volunteer

Covenant Partner Relationship Form

Form to enter a supportive partnership with a global missionary.

Covenant Partnerships, Form

Global Mission Fellows: What to Expect on the International Track

This downloadable PDF shows the timeline for 2024-25 International track GMFs.

Global Mission Fellows