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  • Grounding for a Life of Service
    Published On: May 4, 2023

    Preparing to serve Christ as ordained United Methodist leaders is sacred work within oneself and in community. Upon responding to the call, leaders need grounding from which new seeds will be planted and bear fruit. Each clergyperson may face issues they never expected in the congregations and communities they serve....

  • ACPE Educator Rev. Dr. Christinah Kwaramba Inspires Transformative Leadership Through CPE Spiritual Training
    Published On: April 24, 2023

    Although the practice of spiritual care has a long history in Christianity, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that a formal model of chaplaincy care was established. In the mid 1920’s Dr. William A. Bryan, Superintendent of the Worcester State Hospital employed Rev. Anton T. Boisen, a former mental...

  • Philander Smith College Student, DeCarlos Nora Wins $500 Scholarship From GBHEM
    Published On: April 4, 2023

    Nashville, TN, April. 5, 2023 – Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have been a cornerstone in developing well educated and bright African American leaders. Through the Black College Fund, the United Methodist Church financially supports the largest number of black colleges and universities receiving funding from any church body...

  • Making Good News Travel
    Published On: March 8, 2023

    How does The United Methodist Church form Wesleyan leaders amid environmental, societal,  and other human issues?  In the Philippines, leaders find theological grounding and leadership skills to navigate uncharted  waters through the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF).  In the war-torn region known as the Mindanao, a series of earthquakes...

  • <strong>GBHEM Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. Roger A. Hopson, Devoted Husband, Minister, and Teacher</strong>
    Published On: February 23, 2023

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry is called to bring people together to discern, learn and lead for the church and the academy. To further this mission, we created the Rev. Roger A. Hopson Seminary Scholarship, in memoriam of Rev. Roger A. Hopson, devoted husband, father, and minister....

Upcoming Events

Wiley University Choir

Join the Black College Fund at the National Black Methodists for Church Renewal on March 19-22 in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hermon J. Felton, president of Wiley University, is the keynote speaker. The Wiley University Choir will perform.

U.S. Scholarship Portal

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry scholarship application portal closes on March 31 for United Methodist students seeking scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study at colleges, universities and seminaries in the United States. Potential scholarships awarded range from $500 to $1,200, on average.

Joint boards for Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry

The Board of Directors for the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry will meeting in person on April 10-12 in Atlanta.