Global Mission Fellows (Int.) News & Stories

Access to life-giving health care for pregnant moms
Global Mission Fellow Sylvia Night Wesonga offers a reflection on her work as an outreach midwife in remote villages of East Angola.
Application opens for GMF program, international track
The application has launched for the 2025-27 cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries internationally through The United Methodist Church.
10 Global Mission Fellows reflect on 2 years of service
Photos capture high points for GMFs completing service.
Application opens for GMF program, both tracks
The application has launched for the next cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries in the U.S. and internationally in 2024-26.
Raising nutritional levels in Sierra Leone through proactive training
Global Mission Fellow Trobby Kandala, from Zambia, describes his role as an environmental advocate in Sierra Leone.
Changing contexts, changing lives: international GMF program catalyzes growth for young adults
Four International track Global Mission Fellows reflect on ways the program has challenged them to grow personally and spiritually.
Reaching beyond fear to find friends
When I reached Montevideo, Uruguay, to begin missionary service as a Global Mission Fellow, I thought I would be working with youth and children. But the first place church leaders assigned me was Espacio VAR, which operates a shelter for people who have no permanent homes.
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows program, international track
The application for the 2023-25 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally launches Nov. 1.
Missionaries commissioned for service in five continents
Fifty-four missionaries were commissioned for service in nine different worship events taking place around the world from April to July. Some begin service in new placements while others continue with work they began during the pandemic.
Palm Sunday: Serving God is an opportunity
Would you answer the unexpected call of Jesus to participate in Palm Sunday celebrations? GMF Sims Siamoonga shares a devotion from his work site in Kenya.
Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, international track
The application for the 2022-24 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally opens Monday, Nov. 15.
Young adult harnesses power of story-telling for justice
Serving in Brazil, Global Mission Fellow Mónica Arango uses her gifts as a communicator to improve the lives of street children and their families.