Founded in 1888, WMU is a missions organization that has educated and involved generations upon generations in Christian missions. Our purpose—to challenge Christian believers to understand and be radically involved in the mission of God—is accomplished through our age-level missions organizations, hands-on missions opportunities, and additional resources produced by WMU.

The main purpose of WMU is to educate and involve preschoolers, children, students, and adults in the cause of Christian missions. WMU supports the following organizations through age-appropriate magazines and/or products:

Women on Mission—for women

Adults on Mission—for men and women

myMISSION—for collegiate and young women

Acteens—for girls grades 7–12

Challengers—for boys grades 7–12

Youth on Mission—for boys and girls grades 7–12

Girls in Action—for girls grades 1–6

Royal Ambassadors—for boys grades 1–6

Children in Action—for boys and girls grades 1–6

Mission Friends—for preschool girls and boys birth through kindergarten