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The dream began shaping into reality seven years ago. Today, it is a dream fulfilled. Honoring their calls to ministry with Roma and Hungarian people, Mária Raffael and Ferenc Csonka each dreamed of studying amongst other Methodists. They wanted to learn the Christian faith’s history, traditions, and practices so they...
In the United States of America, The United Methodist Church is divided into five areas known as jurisdictions: Northeastern, Southeastern, North Central, South Central, and Western. Jurisdictional conferences typically meet every four years to elect new bishops and select members of general boards and agencies. After electing 13 new bishops...
The North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (NAAMSCU) and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kina Mallard as the executive director of NAAMSCU, effective November 1, 2022. Dr. Mallard is the founder and president of Leading Higher...
Nashville, TN, November 11, 2022 – Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson, Chief Equity Officer & Assistant General Secretary of GBHEM, was awarded the prestigious Meharry Circle of Friends award on Oct. 27, 2022. This award is presented for selfless commitment of time, energy, and resources to advance the mission of...
Nashville, TN, Sept. 23, 2022 – The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry announced its 2022 Willson Lecture speakers, Professor Dr. Peter Mageto and Professor Dr. Jamisse Uilson Taimo. This event will take place on Oct. 4, 2022, at the Scarritt Bennett Center. Over two lectures, our guest speakers...
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The Council of Bishops is made up of all active and retired bishops of The United Methodist Church. The Council meets twice a year. According to the Book of Discipline, "The Church expects the Council of Bishops to speak to the Church and from the Church to the world and to give leadership in the quest ...
The Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) was established by the 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church. The goal is to strengthen theological education and pastoral formation in all the Central Conferences in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. The commission has awarded more than 154 grants, increasing the capacity of leaders in mission ...