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Global Mission Fellows (Int.)

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The application has launched for the 2026-28 cohort of young adults who will serve in social justice ministries internationally through The United Methodist Church.

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Pillars & Plants, a Global Ministries–funded project in Zimbabwe, empowers youth through music, dance, and art, reducing stigma around substance abuse and fostering openness, healing, and hope.
The application for the 2021-23 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally opens Monday, Nov. 23.
Joining as one in spirit despite being physically separated due to the pandemic, seven GMFs on the US-2 track were blessed for ministry during a virtual service on August 26.
The first Methodist short-term, young adult missionary program began in 1948, sending young adults to serve 3-year assignments in Asian countries devastated during World War II. Today, Global Mission Fellows come from many different countries and serve in placements around the world.
Global Mission Fellow Warren Alfeche explores new settings and outlets for ministry in Northern Ireland.
As cuts from USDA hit emergency food banks and school meal programs, and the SNAP program adds new restrictions, dedicated and compassionate United Methodist volunteers double down to increase food security in their communities with support from a Global Ministries’ Feeding Our Neighbors grant.
Based on health and logistical factors linked to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Global Mission Fellow program will skip of year of sending young adults to serve in international justice-related ministries.
Pillars & Plants, a Global Ministries–funded project in Zimbabwe, empowers youth through music, dance, and art, reducing stigma around substance abuse and fostering openness, healing, and hope.
Pillars & Plants, a Global Ministries–funded project in Zimbabwe, empowers youth through music, dance, and art, reducing stigma around substance abuse and fostering openness, healing, and hope.

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