WMU has a history of flexibility! Since 1888, WMU has worked with local churches, associations, state conventions, and national entities to provide missions education organizations for all ages in the local church.

Throughout the Bible, God’s desire and instruction for His people is that they be involved in His mission of making Himself known among all nations.

The term missions is the work of God through His people—the church—by which the gospel of Jesus is extended in word and deed to all the people in the world.

For followers of Christ, missions is an integral part of being a believer. WMU is a channel in a church that can help them find their way.

• WMU leads people to experience missions personally through ministry and witness.
• WMU develops leaders for missions efforts among all age groups.
• WMU begins at the birth of a child, teaching her or him about God’s great love for all people.
• The activities of those involved in WMU help a church fulfill its mission.
• WMU helps a church stay focused on the commission Jesus gave His followers.
• WMU creates a window to the world.