Resources to support guiding candidates through:
- the discernment process,
- local church evaluations,
- mentorship
- assessments and
- district committee evaluations.
Take the Next Faithful Step
Exploration 2026 provides a supportive environment for those who are questioning or considering a call to ministry in The United Methodist Church.
Join us to reflect, learn, and listen alongside others on a similar journey — without pressure to decide, and with trust that discernment takes time.
Forms
Candidacy Resources
Vocational Discernment Resources
Books
- The Christian as Minister
- Answering the Call
- Discernment Journal
- This Holy Mystery
- By the Water and the Spirit
Flyers
- 50 Ways to Cultivate a Culture of Call
- 5 Cups of Coffee
- Self-Audit
- How God Is Calling You to Ministry
Additional Resources
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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.
