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U.S. Missionaries

SUPPORTING AT RISK COMMUNITIES

Katie Peterson, a Church and Community Worker (CCW) U.S. Missionary, installing a safety railing

Photo: Courtesy of Katie Peterson

U.S. Missionaries are long-term United Methodist missionaries that include Church and Community Workers (CCWs) and Racial Ethnic Plan (REP) missionaries. CCWs connect the church with underserved communities, leading programs that drive positive change. REP missionaries support local racial-ethnic congregations, strengthen community resources and empower leaders for the future.

Examples of Roles and Placements

See how missionaries are responding to God’s call to mission in the United States.

Community Development

Newberrry, Michigan
Coordination for community development, leadership development and hosting volunteer-in-mission teams

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Little Rock, Arkansas
Engaging and re-engaging young adults in the community by pairing their leadership development interests with local opportunities

Migration

Norman and South Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Teaching, preaching, and offering counsel and hospitality to those navigating the immigration system with limited or no English
collage of missionary photos

View Our Missionary Directory

Learn more about the work of United Methodist missionaries and how you can support them.

Get Involved in God’s Mission

Learn how you can support U.S. Missionaries or discern God’s call to mission in your own life.

Covenant with a Missionary

Provide ongoing support for a specific U.S. Missionary. By covenanting together, you and the missionary deepen your experience of God’s mission.

Become a Missionary

Discern a call to participate in God’s mission as a U.S. Missionary. Read our discernment guide and learn how to apply.

Partner with a Church and Community Worker

Does your conference have a project that would be a good fit for a CCW? Contact ccw@umcmission.org for more information.

Discover Missionary Resources

Learn more about Global Ministries missionaries. Share these resources with your church or on social media.

Global Ministries Screensaver

Screensaver that highlights Global Ministries' work in missionaries, evangelism and church revitalization, global health, and humanitarian relief and recovery.

Missionary Discernment Guide

Interactive guide to decide if being a missionary is right for you.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Missionaries

Overview video of the work of missionaries.