March 9, 2021
Brown says Journey Toward Ordained Ministry offers freedom to be oneself, along with practical approaches to ministry. By Barbara Dunlap-Berg. The youngest of four children, Alexis Faith Brown grew up in a fun-loving, nurturing home in Baltimore. Her mother is an ordained elder in the Baltimore-Washington Conference and her father, who died in 1996, was a blue-collar worker. “My parents...
May 7, 2019
The Biblical Foundations of Mentoring A new bilingual edition in Spanish and English. Since its first edition, published in 1992, this book has become a sought-after guide. It is also an excellent and concise introduction for anyone interested in learning more about the biblical meaning of mentoring. Drawing on mentoring relationships in the Old and New Testaments, González shows how...
August 1, 2019
Rev. Dr. F. Thomas Trotter. Photo courtesy of Claremont School of Theology. Rev. Dr. F. Thomas Trotter, the former general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), died peacefully on July 26, 2019 at the age of 93. Trotter was known as a visionary leader throughout the United Methodist Church and the world of higher education....
August 15, 2019
By Jessica Love For many young adults, the transition to college is an exciting time – new faces, new environment and new opportunities. Even more thrilling is the love and support of family during this important phase. For Samarya Jenkins, things were different. She had a difficult start at Claflin University – one of 11 historically black colleges and universities...
June 25, 2018
UPDATE: Connect Anew is no longer active. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) has updated and expanded the information and resources. The webpage features information about the work the agency is undertaking to evolve as the leadership needs of the denomination change. During this exciting transition, the agency encourages constituents to share the news using the downloadable...
February 8, 2024
Now, more than ever, it is important for people of faith to continue to dialogue together. GBHEM has created an accessible, digital platform for lay and clergy leaders to have rigorous academic discussions, share practical advice and join together in thoughtful contemplation. We offer regular e-panel discussions with thought leaders within the United Methodist Church and outside it—and invite...