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Nashville, TN, April 19, 2022 - The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) recently announced the election of Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball as the President of its board of directors. Bishop Steiner Ball presides over the West Virginia Annual Conference and has served the church in a variety...
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...
We stand with the people of Ukraine. The invasion of their sovereign land by order of the President of Russia is unjustifiable. It is in violation of any standard set among nations for how to live in just ways within the world community. This invasion has killed thousands, targeted innocent civilians,...
Douglas: I learned something from each member but the common lesson was to go beyond what I thought I was capable of. Taking initiative, speaking up, paying attention to detail, using experience and stores. All these and so much more I gained from them and attempted to use in our...
Zimbabwe pastor says access to relevant theological education “transforms ministry,” provides security during COVID-19 pandemic After completing his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Divinity with honors at Africa University in 2009, the Rev. Mathias Marinyame of the Zimbabwe East Annual Conference longed to pursue a master’s degree at the United...
Upcoming Events
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.
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.
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.
