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  • Three Opportunities for Grace at the Special General Conference
    Published On: February 21, 2019

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, One of e. e. cummings’ poems includes the phrase “even if it’s sunday may i be wrong.” It suggests the humility present in the Christian walk, where being “right” is not always paramount. Rather, we are to look outside of ourselves, to our greater...

  • New Anthology Sparks Theological Discussion of Displacement and Marginalization
    Published On: February 19, 2019

    Readers are called to remember that Jesus was an immigrant in the new book, “Displaced Persons: Theological Reflection on Immigration, Refugees, and Marginalization.” This thoughtful anthology was released by the Publishing Office of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), the leadership development agency of The United Methodist...

  • GBHEM Reorganizes Its Deacon Support
    Published On: February 14, 2019

    Deacons and diaconal ministers will receive support in new ways from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), The United Methodist Church’s leadership development agency. Due to the projected reduction in denominational funding from 2021 through 2025, GBHEM is not staffing the position of Director of Deacon Ministry...

  • Deadline Approaching for Ethnic In-Service Training Grant Proposals
    Published On: February 12, 2019

    Applications are now available for the annual Ethnic In-Service Training (EIST) grants administered by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). As the leadership development agency for The United Methodist Church, GBHEM is committed to raising up new leaders from diverse backgrounds. Funds awarded through the EIST grant...

  • Tackling Clergy Debt: Applications Open for High-Impact Clergy Scholarship
    Published On: February 7, 2019

    Many people preparing for United Methodist ordination are daunted by the high price tag associated with their education, and mounting debt can be a barrier to answering God’s call to serve. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), the leadership development agency of The United Methodist Church, is...

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.