The Korean Association of The United Methodist Church will enter into a covenant partner relationship with at least 140 global missionaries through Global Ministries, providing sustained prayers and financial support to missional ministry around the world. Korean United Methodist churches in the U.S. will provide gifts of at least $100 per month per missionary, for a term of at least three years, a commitment totaling more than $500,000.

“This is an exciting example of collaborative partnership in mission by a group of churches,” said Roland Fernandes, general secretary of Global Ministries and UMCOR. “The denomination faces a significant challenge with tightening budgets. This sustained commitment provides me with a great sense of hope for the future of our church in mission.”