• Published On: January 6, 2020

    Presidents and top representatives from United Methodist schools, colleges and universities across the United States have announced their support for the creation of a U.S. Regional Conference of The United Methodist Church. There are multiple proposals before the 2020 General Conference that call for the creation of a U.S. Regional...

  • Meet the Scholars: Lecturer Plans Christian Education with Community Roots
    Published On: December 20, 2019

    Rev. Sign is an adjunct lecturer in social sciences at Africa University. Rev. Sophirina Sign has had a lifelong passion for learning, a thirst for answers that drives her ministry as well as her studies. When asked how faith has shaped her career, she explained, “Through reflecting on the things...

  • Merry Christmas!
    Published On: December 19, 2019

    The GBHEM Office will be closed Dec. 24-27 and on Jan. 1. We look forward to serving you in 2020!

  • Editorial GBHEM Lanza Ediciones en Español en América Latina
    Published On: December 18, 2019

    (Read this release in English) El Rvdo. Juan Eduardo Guerrero Pulido La Junta General de Educación Superior y Ministerio (GBHEM por su sigla en inglés) anuncia con entusiasmo una nueva asociación para llevar a seis países de América Latina ediciones en idioma español de títulos populares de la Editorial GBHEM....

  • GBHEM Publishing Launches Spanish-language Editions in Latin America
    Published On: December 18, 2019

    (Leer en Español) Rev. Guerrero working at his press in Colombia. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is thrilled to announce a new partnership to bring Spanish-language editions of popular GBHEM Publishing titles to six Latin American countries. The agreement begins with one book and will ideally...

  • Bergquist Named GBHEM General Secretary
    Published On: December 10, 2019

    Rev. Greg Bergquist, General Secretary The Board of Directors for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is pleased to announce the election of Rev. Greg Bergquist as the agency’s new general secretary. Bergquist comes to the role after serving for six months as GBHEM’s acting general secretary....

  • From Foster Care to Flourishing: Knowles Scholarship Opens the Door to Success
    Published On: December 3, 2019

    Paying for college can seem like a daunting task for anyone, but for students who grew up in foster care or children’s homes, it can be an almost insurmountable task. The J.A. Knowles Scholarship was created with those students in mind. Administered by the General Board of Higher Education and...

  • Exploration 2019: A New Generation Discerns God’s Call
    Published On: November 8, 2019

    Participants gather for worship at Exploration 2019. At a time when The United Methodist Church is facing unprecedented change and uncertainty, Exploration 2019 was a powerful reminder of just how many young leaders are willing to step up and steer the future of the Church. “God is still calling and...

  • Meet the Scholars: Educator Explores Spiritual Awakening from Aldersgate to Nigeria
    Published On: October 31, 2019

    Rev. Yahuda Zailani, Lecturer at Banyam Theological Seminary, Nigeria Rev. Yahuda Zailani has served in ministry for the United Methodist Church for more than 25 years and has spent the last 12 as a lecturer at Banyam Theological Seminary in Nigeria. He keeps a packed academic schedule — teaching five...

  • Meet the Scholars: AU Chaplain Examines Faith in Context
    Published On: September 26, 2019

    Rev. Maudy Muchanyereyi, Africa University Chaplain. Rev. Maudy Muchanyereyi likes to say that her career in higher education “found her.” A member of The United Methodist Church’s Zimbabwe Episcopal Area, Muchanyereyi stepped into the role of chaplain at Africa University after serving as pastor at a community church, and faith...