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Global Mission Fellow, Honest Baraya, from Nigeria, with farmers in Kinkunki, DRC. Baraya works with Kamisamba Farm, Kamina (North Katanga Area) and helped the farmers in this nearby town to increase their crop yields.
Photo: Courtesy of Honest Baraya and Kamisamba Farm
The Global Mission Fellows – International track is a two-year program for young adults (ages 20-30) serving in placement sites outside of their home country. In this new context, they serve in a variety of roles based on their skills and the needs of the placement site. Engaging with global social issues like migration, health access and education, to name a few, changes fellows’ perspectives and prepares them to serve more effectively wherever their journey takes them next. Please note: fellows will not be placed in the U.S.
Applications are closed for the current application cycle. Please return in Fall 2025 for the launch of the next application. In the meantime, follow us on social media for updates and submit an interest form.
Global Mission Fellows – International track applicants must meet the following requirements:
GMFs serving in the International track serve outside of their home country, with partnering organizations in:
GMFs serving in the International track have specialized roles based on the needs of their host community and placement site. Fellows seek to combat injustice by working with partners who address issues such as:
Applications are currently closed, but you can prepare for the next application cycle that opens in Fall 2025. Follow each step to prepare your application.
Learn more about the Global Mission Fellows program by reading the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the main GMF webpage.
Begin an intentional discernment process using the GMF discernment guide to learn how you might be called to participate in God’s mission as a GMF.
Use the application checklist to collect, prepare and keep track of the materials needed to complete the application.
Complete this form to be notified as soon as the application launches in October.
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Are you interested in hosting International track Global Mission Fellows? Review placement site requirements and start an application.
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