HBCU Scholarship night

Virtual Event Opportunity for United Methodist students attending one of the UMC’s 11 Black College Fund HBCUs. Register by March 10 to be entered for a $500 scholarship.

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HBCU Scholarship night

Virtual Event Opportunity for United Methodist students attending one of the UMC’s 11 Black College Fund HBCUs. Register by March

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Francis Asbury Award

Now accepting nominations for United Methodist individuals who have made a significant contribution to fostering United Methodist ministries in higher education at the local, district or annual conference level.

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Francis Asbury Award

Now accepting nominations for United Methodist individuals who have made a significant contribution to fostering United Methodist ministries in higher

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Scholarships to Fuel Your Dreams

Every year, we award an average of $5.5 million to help students of all backgrounds earn their degrees and serve as the next generation of leaders.

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Scholarships to Fuel Your Dreams

Every year, we award an average of $5.5 million to help students of all backgrounds earn their degrees and serve

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Global Education Programs

The International Grants and Scholarship Program (GRASP) is a program to help offset the costs of education for students studying at a Methodist-related institution within a Central Conference.

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Global Education Programs

The International Grants and Scholarship Program (GRASP) is a program to help offset the costs of education for students studying

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Clinical Pastoral Education

Our exclusive online program providing Pastors the opportunity to develop their skills from anywhere.

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Clinical Pastoral Education

Our exclusive online program providing Pastors the opportunity to develop their skills from anywhere.

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The Black College Fund Leads the Way

One of the most significant ways The United Methodist Church helps make quality education accessible to all is through the Black College Fund (BCF). The fund supports the 11 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) related to the church — the largest number of black colleges and universities receiving funding from any church body in the United States.

Licensing & Course of Study

The Course of Study (COS) is a five-year program that trains and educates men and women who are interested in becoming full- or part-time local pastors. If this is the path you’re seeking, GBHEM welcomes you and will walk alongside you in this new faith journey.

Regional LEAD Hubs

LEAD Hub projects address everything from the contextual chaplaincy needs of the region, to educational programs that help elementary students learn about food safety and environmental protection.

CCTEF Grants

The Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) goal is to strengthen theological education and pastoral formation in the Central Conferences in Africa, Europe and the Philippines and approved $10 million for CCTEF from the World Service Fund.

Explore Higher Education Scholarships

GBHEM’s Office of Loans and Scholarships provides millions of dollars in scholarships to students every year. Finances should never be a barrier to answering your calling in life. GBHEM is here to help as you follow the educational path that’s right for you.

WOMEN OF COLOR SCHOLARS´ SERIES

“People love to say, ‘strong black women.’ That’s not what I’m talking about. I believe that… our children, other Black women, we need salvation from structural, systemic racism.”

Lahronda Little

GBHEM PUBLISHING – New Releases

A Charge to Keep: Reflective Supervision and the Renewal of Christian Leadership

By Jane Leach

$32.99

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A Wesleyan Theology Of The Eucharist

By Jason E. Vickers

$30.99

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Candidacy Guidebook cover: Answering the Call

Answering the Call: Candidacy Guidebook

By Meg Lassiat

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A Church’s Broken Heart: A Church’s Broken Heart

By Russell E. Richey

$39.99

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Find a Collegiate Ministry Near You

Wesley Foundations and other Methodist-related collegiate ministries on or near your campus can be found throughout the globe. Our location-based tool will point you to UM Schools in the including Puerto Rico or World Methodist Schools (IAMSCU).

Tools for Boards of Ordained Ministry

GBHEM maintains resources for Boards of Ordained Ministry and district Committees on Ordained Ministry in the BOM Library. Explore the Board of Ordained Ministry Handbook to learn more about processes and procedures that govern individual boards.

2022 Impact Report

Committed towards our collective shared mission and ministry goals, GBHEM seeks to promote innovative and experiential opportunities for transformative learning, higher education, and ministry formation worldwide.

The Awakened Life

The Awakened Life teaches age-appropriate mindfulness practices written from a United Methodist lens that students can use to tackle anxiety and learn to navigate the challenges of adulthood with equanimity. This curriculum training is offered in both virtual and in-person retreats. CEU credits are available for U.S. registrants only.

HBCU Scholarship night

HBCU Scholarship night

Francis Asbury Award

Francis Asbury Award

Scholarships to Fuel Your Dreams

Scholarships to Fuel Your Dreams

Global Education Programs

Global Education Programs

Clinical Pastoral Education