Course of Study

Registration for the August 2022 term of Course of Study is now open. Register Today!

Course of Study

Registration for the August 2022 term of Course of Study is now open. Register Today!

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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Loans & Scholarships

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry is here to connect you with the resources you need to claim and flourish in your calling through higher education.

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Loans & Scholarships

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry is here to connect you with the resources you need to claim

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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

“I want to deeply examine the connection between personal mental health issues and collective experiences, especially trauma and violence in their historical context and their political and global relationships”

Hee Jin Lee

GBHEM PUBLISHING – New Releases

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

By Russell E. Richey

$39.99

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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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Attend to Stories: How to Flourish in Ministry

By Karen D. Scheib

$23.57

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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.

EM360 User Resources

Contact the EM360 page or find helpful information for Managers and Users such as the Conference Manager Guide, Development Plan Questions, Supervisor Reflection Guide, Glossaries, and an extensive FAQ.

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.

Course of Study

Course of Study

Global Education Programs

Global Education Programs

Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education

Loans & Scholarships