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The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) announced its blueprint for “Our Road Reimagined” in August, detailing plans to realign its culture and organizational structure to allow the agency to continue its mission in a more effective, innovative and sustainable way. GBHEM’s mission is not changing, but the...
Professor Munashe Furusa, Vice Chancellor of Africa University The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry mourns the passing of its friend, colleague and partner in higher education, Professor Munashe Furusa, vice chancellor of Africa University. Furusa died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 13 in Mutare, Zimbabwe...
By Jessica Love Yolanda Santiago Correa The daughter of two United Methodist ministers, Yolanda Santiago Correa was determined to take her career in a different direction. Yet, the prophetic call of ministry and the powerful connectivity of the United Methodist Church was too loud for the Puerto Rico native to...
Dear Friends, In this season of Advent, it seems as if we are all in the same place as the shepherds of Bethlehem. Like them, we are waiting in the darkness, doing our best to keep watch over our flocks and find safety in a frightening world. Yet, the shepherds...
By Jessica Love Dr. Cynthia Talley (front left) and her mother. Dr. Cynthia Talley grew up in a Christian home and knew early in life that God was calling her to do mission and pastoral work. “It was the PTL [Praise the Lord] Club, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker,” Talley...
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He is risen! Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion
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 ...
The Native American Ministries offering provides scholarships for Native Americans studying at United Methodist schools of theology and empowers congregations to find culturally appropriate ways to minister to their communities through Christ's love.
United Methodist Student Day is observed to emphasize the value of education. Contributions received through this special Sunday support scholarships for United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
