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Global Mission Leadership

God called. Mission driven.

Change in your nation can happen through you! The vision of Global Mission Leadership (GML) is to bring global Christian leaders to Baylor to receive a master's in social work education with a commitment to relocate or return to a nation of the world as a catalyst for holistic community transformation. In line with the vision of this initiative, we believe God is calling leaders to facilitative impact in nations of the world by making a way for others. We desire to educate leaders, like Joseph in the Old Testament, who carry core competencies of servant leadership, character, strategic thinking and a heart for advocacy.

The GML Initiative has grown since its beginning in 2009, and it continues to grow and be shaped by the wisdom and experience of each GML scholar. Our first class of five GML scholars from Southeast Asia graduated in May 2012. We currently have scholars from Africa and Asia Pacific and have broadened our search to Eastern Europe and South America.

Global Mission Scholars are...

Transformed by the love of Christ
Passionate to serve people in their nation
Invested in a specific area of social injustice to see change
Committed to making a significant social impact in an international community

GML scholars

Are you someone who...

Longs to see holistic transformation in communities and wonders how to do so? Learn more about how to apply for the GML Initiative
Knows a servant-hearted leader in your community who exemplifies the vision of GML? Learn more about making a referral for a prospective GML student
Aspires to impact the world by investing in a global scholar? Learn more about investing in the GML Initiative

Thank you for your commitment to serve others in order to see positive change in the world! I look forward to hearing from you.

Jennifer Smyer Dickey
Director, Global Mission Leadership