Glossary of Terms: Term definition

World Service Fund

The primary source of support for ministry through the general agencies. The World Service apportionment allows United Methodists to participate in God's global mission. Basic to the financial program of The United Methodist Church, it represents the minimum needs of the church's general agencies.

Source: Sharing God's Gifts Glossary of United Methodist Terms
http://umcgiving.org/content/glossary.asp