Church and Community Workers
of the Mission Personnel Program Area
General Board of Global Ministries
The United Methodist Church
We do not have to look far to see social and economic inequality at home. Widespread community poverty may be as close as our backyards, within walking distance of our homes, or just on the other side of town. Church and Community Workers are commissioned missionaries of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, who, in response to God's call, are devoted to uplifting the poor and disenfranchised in rural and urban areas throughout the United States. They work to change the social inequities of poverty, racial injustice, and domestic violence. As their name implies, they take the church into the community and bring the community into the church.
Church and Community Ministry is a kaleidoscopic ministry, ever-changing and never remaining the same. You may find them serving as nurses in a free health clinic; contractors working with volunteers to provide affordable housing and home repairs; leadership and economic developers; immigration attorneys; to name just a few. It is a partnership between the General Board of Global Ministries, the annual conference, the project and the worker. Support for the Church and Community Worker is shared between the General Board of Global Ministries and the conference/project to which the worker is appointed. Workers normally serve in a project 6 to10 years.
Requests:
To request a Church and Community Worker for your church, district, or conference project read about the procedure for approval as a placement assignment where you will find links to applications and guidelines.
For more information, contact:
Brenda Connelly, Executive Secretary
Church and Community Ministry, Mission Personnel Program Area
General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church
Email: ccworker@gbgm-umc.org
Phone: 212/870-3819 (NYC office) 828/294-2107 (NC office)
