Give Now

Popular Searches

mission
support
resources
people
umcor

Recent Searches

Mission Connections

BUILDING WORLDWIDE PARTNERSHIPS

A National in Mission grant opened an opportunity for a Colombian church worker to focus on human rights work with Centro Ecuménico Popular para América Latina de Comunicación (CEPALC).

Photo: Hannah Reasoner

Global Ministries promotes historical and cultural understanding of the different regions of the world where The United Methodist Church exists and seeks to develop and sustain relationships with United Methodist and ecumenical partners in those places. We support partners by building leadership skills, encouraging new ideas and sharing tools, training and grants.

Key Programs and Initiatives

How we support our church and ecumenical partners in different regions of the world.

Nationals In Mission (NIM)

Nationals in Mission are local leaders serving in their own country or ecclesiastical region around the world.

In Mission Together (IMT)

Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency.

Learn More

Institute for Multicultural Ministry (IMM)

Offering training in theology, mission and cross-cultural work for pastors and church leaders from many cultures to better serve their communities.

Learn More

Our 2024 Impact

301

Nationals in Mission serving worldwide
Nationals in Mission serve in their own countries or regions, including Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe.

$1,245,249

in support to Nationals in Mission
More than $1.2 million supported 301 Nationals in Mission serving throughout the world in 2024.

12

In Mission Together Partnerships
In Mission Together partnerships connect the church in mission, equipping conferences and mission partners through gatherings and special covenant relationships.

Read Stories
of Impact

)> View All Mission Connections Stories

A new church home for Central Africans

With faith, hope, prayer and dedicated partners, the UMC in the Central African Republic has built a new temple, and that’s just the beginning.
Read Story

A new church home for Central Africans

With faith, hope, prayer and dedicated partners, the UMC in the Central African Republic has built a new temple, and that’s just the beginning.
Read Story

Partner with Native American Ministries this Sunday

Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4, encourages congregations to celebrate and strengthen the mission outreach of Native American congregations.
Read Story

Partner with Native American Ministries this Sunday

Native American Ministries Sunday, May 4, encourages congregations to celebrate and strengthen the mission outreach of Native American congregations.
Read Story

Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact

More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC ministries.
Read Story

Nationals in Mission deepen global mission impact

More than 300 Nationals in Mission – or native, in-country local leaders – provide skilled and sustainable leadership within UMC ministries.
Read Story
)>
)>

Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters (SCCCM)

The Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters partners with entities across The United Methodist Church to advise on matters pertaining to Central Conferences.

Learn More

Explore Our Other Ministries

Help grow Methodism in new places, strengthen churches and support programs that share the good news of God’s love.

New Faith Communities

Share the gospel and Christ’s love in new places, including Central African Republic, Honduras and Southeast Asia.

Multiethnic Ministries

Serve vulnerable groups and work to fight inequality through multiethnic and racial-ethnic congregations in the United States.

Leadership Development and Scholarships Program

Provide resources and opportunities to help individuals and mission partners build skills needed to fulfill mission goals in their regions.

Institute for Multicultural Ministries

Help church leaders understand cultural differences, build relationships and serve diverse communities, especially migrants and refugees.

Community Developers Program

A group of racial and ethnic churches across the U.S. working to strengthen The United Methodist Church’s ability to serve and partner with local communities.

In Mission Together

Connecting U.S. churches with global partners to help start churches, focusing on long-term development and self-sufficiency.

Racial and Ethnic Ministries

Supports diverse communities through national and ethnic ministry plans that promote cultural inclusion and church growth.