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Global Mission Fellows

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

Trusting What We Cannot Yet See

In her mission service in Sierra Leone, Global Mission Fellow Evalyne Chomba reflects on the practice of faithfulness in work that takes time to bear fruit.
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Food Pantry image by Jacob McGowin

19 United Methodist-Related Colleges and Universities Receive Grants to Address Student Food Insecurity

Helping UM Students Thrive Through Access to Food and Support

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.
Small group discussion at the Arkansas Conference’s Mission U at Hendrix College

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.
Small group discussion at the Arkansas Conference’s Mission U at Hendrix College

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.

Growing as Global Mission Fellows

Marcharkelti McKenzie, a US-2 alumna, reflects on her service in the Global Mission Fellows program and how it continues to inform her growth and development today.

Emily Burns: Gardening for food equality

Serving at Sunnyside United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Emily Burns works to combat issues of food insecurity in her community as a Global Mission Fellow and EarthKeeper by supporting and developing a community garden and food pantry.

Walls, borders, and open tables – Global Mission Fellows in Tijuana, Mexico

Working as migration ministry advocates on Mexico’s northern border with the U.S., Yabes Manokaran and Eric Agron hear the stories – family stories, political stories, religious stories – dangerous and beautiful stories of the lives of people in transit, trying to find safety.

Gateway to freedom: Peace with justice

Devotional by Angela A. Reed | Fourth week of Advent

Love breaks through all barriers

Devotional by Joe Edward Pormai | First week of Advent

Serving with the church and community in Tanzania

A missionary family, a Global Mission Fellow and a mission volunteer demonstrate how different forms of mission service work together in Tanzania.

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