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To help annual conferences better understand, develop and implement the requirements for the Eight-Year Assessment (EYA), as sanctioned by the 2016 General Conference, the Candidacy Office at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is offering a training event February 19-21, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. Every eight years,...

Named after Wesley’s Rule for Christian Living “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can,” the Rule 2 Grant is designed to...

The Division of Higher Education at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) today announced the new Cutting-Edge Curriculum Award for faculty at United Methodist-related colleges and universities. The inaugural award will spotlight faculty who have developed engaging courses that provide a meaningful first-year experience to shape incoming...

The Publishing Office of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), leadership development agency for the denomination, announced the release of a new book, “Introduction to Theology for Ministry” by Elaine A. Robinson. This book is ideal for teaching students the foundational beliefs of Christianity.  Written from a...

Focused on the central role that organizational mission plays in directing the activities of each of its member institutions, the National Association of Schools and Colleges of The United Methodist Church (NASCUMC) recently held the second of its biannual meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. Sharing Best Practices The theme for the...

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) Board of Directors confirmed the agency’s strategic direction toward a center for leadership formation and development at its August board meeting. Through a new mission and vision, the board provided overwhelming support to move the agency forward by developing leaders equipped...

The University Senate, established as the oldest educational accrediting agency in the U.S., commemorates its 125th anniversary. Since its founding, the University Senate has provided oversight for the requirements, fulfillment of those requirements, and general operational health of schools, colleges, universities, and theological schools affiliated with The United Methodist Church...

The E-Reader Project is a joint program of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) and Discipleship Ministries (DM). The two agencies renewed their commitment to support this project during the 2017-2020 quadrennium with plans to expand this important initiative. As part of this process, DM, GBHEM, and...

The Office of Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), a center for leadership development across the denomination, today awarded more than $1.66 million to 206 recipients of the Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship was created to help United Methodist clergy avoid...

The United Methodist Endorsing Agency (UMEA), part of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), hosted a Leadership Development Return on Investment (ROI) Workshop for 57 senior chaplains, spiritual care managers and faith community leaders at Birmingham Southern College this summer. Bishop McAlilly, preaching at closing worship in...