Steps to Becoming a Global Mission Partner Congregation
A Global Mission Partner is a United Methodist congregation that expands its vision of mission by partnering not only with a Global Ministries missionary but also a Person in Mission. Here is how to become a Global Mission Partner:
- Pay 100% of Apportionments
We ask that a local church first commit to their required apportioned giving before making a commitment to "second-mile" giving through The Advance. - Be a Covenant Relationship Congregation
Support a missionary commissioned by the General Board of Global Ministries in a Covenant Relationship . The annual financial commitment for a Covenant Relationship is $2,500 or more per year or $5 per member or more per year for small congregations. - Pledge Support for a Person-in-Mission
Commit to a PIM by choosing a country and PIM position that your congregation will support with gifts and prayers. Complete the Global Mission Partner Agreement Acceptance Form below and return to The Advance office. - Tell the Story to other Congregations
Each local church shall commit itself to share its good experience as a Global Mission Partner with other congregations with the hope of enlisting them in the program.
The commitment of a Global Mission Partner congregation is as follows:
- Support for Global Mission Partners is the annual financial commitment of $2.00 per member or $1,000 per congregation.
- Download the Global Mission Partners Agreement form:
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As a Global Mission Partner congregation you will receive:
- A bright blue Global Mission Partners banner with the name of your church printed on it and an attachment for the banner.
- An attachment to be added to the Global Mission Partners banner each year your church renews its commitment.
- A special Global Mission Partners banner whenever your church celebrates ten consecutive years of commitment and gifts to the program.
How to Contribute Through The Advance
Write the Advance country code, country, and ministry on your check. Send your gift to your conference treasurer, so that your local church and annual conference will receive Advance credit.