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The leaders of the Congo Central Conference believe growing the body of Christ is essential to the future of the United Methodist Church; however, this cannot be accomplished without unwavering faith and reliable resources. Grants from the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) have assisted with making a positive impact...

Nashville, TN, May 19, 2022 - The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is pleased to announce General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Greg Bergquist was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology.  Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals who have achieved eminence in their...

Nashville, TN, April 19, 2022 - The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) recently announced the election of Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball as the President of its board of directors. Bishop Steiner Ball presides over the West Virginia Annual Conference and has served the church in a variety...

In the United States of America, The United Methodist Church is divided into five areas known as jurisdictions: Northeastern, Southeastern, North Central, South Central, and Western. Jurisdictional conferences typically meet every four years to elect new bishops and select members of general boards and agencies. After electing 13 new...

We stand with the people of Ukraine. The invasion of their sovereign land by order of the President of Russia is unjustifiable. It is in violation of any standard set among nations for how to live in just ways within the world community. This invasion has killed thousands, targeted innocent civilians,...

Douglas:  I learned something from each member but the common lesson was to go beyond what I thought I was capable of. Taking initiative, speaking up, paying attention to detail, using experience and stores. All these and so much more I gained from them and attempted to use in our...

Zimbabwe pastor says access to relevant theological education “transforms ministry,” provides security during COVID-19 pandemic After completing his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Divinity with honors at Africa University in 2009, the Rev. Mathias Marinyame of the Zimbabwe East Annual Conference longed to pursue a master’s degree at the United...

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The Reverend Gerald C. Liu, PhD, Director of Collegiate Ministries, Initiatives, and Belonging and ordained elder of the Mississippi Annual Conference is pleased to announce 10 Francis Asbury Award winners for the 2020 – 21 academic year on behalf of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry [GBHEM] and...

MUTARE, ZIMBABWE —At the United Methodist-related Africa University (AU), the university’s board of directors has opened a search for AU’s fifth Vice Chancellor. Bishop Mande Muyombo, chair of the Africa University Vice Chancellor Search Committee said the committee is working with Korn Ferry International (KFI) to identify a candidate who...