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  • A Humble Call to Mission Brings Free Dental Services to Underserved in Zimbabwe
    Published On: December 7, 2018

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) works to build capacity for United Methodist leaders to discover, claim and flourish in Christ’s calling in their lives. God’s impact on a person’s path toward their call isn’t always clear in the beginning. Syreeta McTavous-Mosley never set out to be...

  • New Book by Adrian College Chaplain Advocates for the Intrinsic Worth of Each Person
    Published On: December 4, 2018

    “For Each and All: The Moral Witness of Asa Mahan,” by Christopher P. Momany, is a new book from the Publishing Office of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). The book is a biography of Asa Mahan (1799–1889), an abolitionist, author, clergyperson, and first president of Oberlin...

  • LEaD Hubs Launched in Mozambique and South Africa
    Published On: December 3, 2018

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), the leadership development agency of The United Methodist Church (UMC), formally launched Global Hubs for Leadership, Education and Development (LEaD Hubs) for Portuguese speakers and English speakers in areas of Africa. The LEaD Hub for Portuguese speakers, in Maputo, Mozambique, and...

  • A Look at the Local Impact of the United Methodist University of Mozambique
    Published On: November 28, 2018

    United Methodist University of Mozambique (UMUM) is the first United Methodist-related institution of higher learning in Mozambique that is committed to providing a quality education and training centered in human values to people of all ages. The university is an outgrowth of the Cambine Mission Station, which has been a...

  • Asia-Pacific Association of Methodist-Related Educational Institutions Resolves to Make Peace Peacefully
    Published On: November 27, 2018

    The Asia-Pacific Association of Methodist-related Educational Institutions (APAMEI) held its 2018 conference at Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, India, the first Christian college for women in Asia, established in 1870. Themed “Transcending Boundaries for Peace: Making Peace Peacefully,” more than 250 participants from seven countries attended the conference. Honorable Shri Ram...

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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.