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Global Mission Fellows (Int.)

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

New Global Mission Fellows Commissioned in Cambodia

Forty-nine GMFs step into two years of cross-cultural mission service, seeking to address injustice and meet needs in the areas of migration, healthcare, agriculture, and education.
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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.
Event participants engage in small groups at the Arkansas Conference's Mission U, held at Hendrix College in 2025. The Black Church Initiative sponsored four youth to attend the event. Photo: Sandra Parham Turner

Grants to 10 U.S. Conferences Encourage New Leadership and Church Growth

Racial/Ethnic and Multiethnic Ministries grants support programs that foster leadership development and church growth in racial/ethnic communities.

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, international track

The application for the 2021-23 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally opens Monday, Nov. 23.

Global Mission Fellows to serve in United States blessed in virtual service

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.

A short history of Global Mission Fellows

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.

Creative community engagement

Global Mission Fellow Warren Alfeche explores new settings and outlets for ministry in Northern Ireland.

A Pastoral Letter for Colombia from Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr.

Global Ministries and UMCOR affirm Bishop Saenz's call to respond to the needs of Colombians impacted by an earthquake on Aug. 10.

2020 class of international Global Mission Fellows canceled because of coronavirus

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.

Contact Information

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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