Candidacy resourcesResources for overseeing the candidacy, credentialing, and clergy evaluation processes for the Boards of Ordained Ministry, including:

  • the Handbook
  • policies,
  • guidelines and
  • administrative procedures.

The 2025-2028 Board of Ordained Ministry Handbook

The Board of Ordained Ministry Handbook equips leaders for the sacred work of identifying, forming, and supporting clergy, offering clear, consistent guidance grounded in the connectional life of The United Methodist Church.

BOM Videos

Boards of Ordained Ministry Leadership in the Annual Conference

Recruiting, Developing and Credentialing the Leaders You Need with Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley.

Boards of Ordained Ministries Responsibilities and Functions

With Rev. Amie Stewart and Rev. David Martinez

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Scholarships

GBHEM awards an average of $4 million each year in scholarships for seminary, professional, and graduate and undergraduate students. The scholarship application opens in January of each year. You can only submit one application per year that will be screened for all possible eligible programs.