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Explore how your gifts and our global partnerships connect local churches and communities in mission to alleviate human suffering around the world.

Boards affirm expanding and extending the love of God

Presentations from partners energize Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry board members, inspiring questions on how the church might be uniquely positioned to meet this moment of increased suffering around the world.
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General Secretary Roland Fernandes gives his report to the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

A moral imperative to stand on the side of the gospel 

Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry.

New and returning directors prepare for service

Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards meet in Nashville for organization, orientation and connection.
General Secretary Roland Fernandes and GBGM President Bishop Hee-Soo Jung. (Photo: Mr. Mon Visal)

Fall board meeting in Cambodia offers mission connection

New ways of partnering and onsite visits to Methodist churches and mission sites highlight Global Ministries Fall Board of Directors meeting in Phnom Penh.
Roland Fernandes Photo: Courtesy of Paul Kong

Fernandes reviews current and emerging mission challenges in report

General Secretary Roland Fernandes highlights partner consultations, Native American art exhibit and a new Peace with Justice program at Global Ministries' board meeting in Cambodia.

Joint Global Ministries and UMCOR 2022 annual report

Read about the impact of mission in the areas of missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, global health, and humanitarian relief and recovery.

Global Ministries grieves at the death of Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda

It is with great sadness that Global Ministries announces the sudden death, on June 27, of the Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda, a staff member for more than two decades until his passing.

Partnership in mission with mutual respect and accountability

A reflection from General Secretary Roland Fernandes on the Africa Mission Partners Consultation held in Maputo, Mozambique.

Joint Announcement: The General Board of Global Ministries and East Africa Episcopal Area restore relationship

End of longstanding impasse over audit issues will resume Global Ministries’ mission and ministry in East Africa.

Global Ministries meetings focus on mission in Africa

Read UMNews story on Global Ministries' recent board meeting held in Maputo, Mozambique.

A global community of love and good deeds is mission goal

Roland Fernandes, general secretary for Global Ministries and UMCOR, delivers his report to the board of directors in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mutual mission partnership and dialogue, ongoing program work and plans for the future.

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Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

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Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
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800-862-4246