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SUMMARY:Mid-Quadrennial Training for Boards of Ordained Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Clergy Recruitment\, Formation & Well‑Being\nGain the tools\, insights\, and strategies you need to support clergy across the full arc of ministry at the Mid-Quadrennial Training for Boards of Ordained Ministry on August 17-19 in Atlanta. \nEngage critical questions around theological formation\, clergy well-being\, and long-term vocational sustainability with fellow leaders from across The United Methodist Church. Strengthen your ability to guide and support those called to ministry\, today\, and into the future. \nWho Should AttendThis training is for you if you serve or support a Board of Ordained Ministry\, including: \n\nMembers of Annual Conference Boards of Ordained Ministry\nBoard of Ordained Ministry Staff\nChairs of the Orders of Elders\, Deacons\, and the Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors\nLeaders focused on clergy well-being and vocational formation\n\nKey Benefits\nConnect with peers and denominational leaders\nGain practical tools you can apply immediately in your conference and context\nStrengthen your conference’s approach to clergy support\nExplore emerging challenges and opportunities in clergy leadership and formation\nEarn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\n\nThe ScheduleMonday\, August 179 a.m.-3 p.m.: BOM Staff Network Gathering   \n3 p.m.: Registration and Check-In  \n4  p.m.:  Welcome\, Introductions\, and Opening Remarks – General Secretary Roland Fernandes\, Sanctuary  \n4:30 p.m.: Opening Worship with Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai  and Communion with Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball \n5:30 p.m.: Framing the Questions\, Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai  \n6 p.m.: Evening Break\n \nTuesday\, August 188:45 a.m.: Morning Devotion with Rev. Kay Woo\, Grace Hall \n9 a.m.: Opening Plenary: Study of Ministry Report with Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai \n10 a.m.: Break  \n10:15 a.m.: Course of Study Revision Report with Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball  \n10:45 a.m.: AUMTS Report with Dr. Sujin Pak  \n11:15 a.m.: Theological Education\, Clergy Formation\, and the Future of United Methodist Ministry Panel \n12:30  p.m.: Introduction of Dr. Dana Lyles\, director of Multiethnic Ministries with Lunch (catered box lunches) in Grace Hall  \n1:30 p.m.: Plenary — Formation\, Flourishing and the Future of Clergy Well-Being\,  Wespath  \n3 p.m.: Break  \n3:15 p.m.: Supporting Clergy with Rev. Dr. Mary Huycke and Jody Thone\, followed by Ministry Grant Opportunities with Roland Fernandes \n5 p.m. Evening Break \nWednesday\, August 198:45 a.m.: Morning Devotion with Rev. Bill Britt\, Pastor\, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church\, Moore Chapel \n9 a.m.:Workshops in 2 Sessions\, Adult Education Building \n9:15-10:30 a.m.: Session 1 \n10:30-11 a.m.: Refreshment Break \n11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Session 2 \n12:15 p.m.: Catered Box Lunches \n1:15 p.m.: Suicide Prevention for Faith Leaders and Faith Communities: Dr. Melinda Moore\, Grace Hall\nMinistry Grant Opportunities \n3 p.m.: Working Sessions within Your Annual Conference \n5:15 p.m.: Reflections and Final Thoughts\, Grace Hall \nWorkshopsExplore how to strengthen clergy formation and well-being across the full arc of ministry — from preparation through lifelong service.  \nTheological Education & Formation \nExamine the evolving landscape of clergy preparation\, including:  \n\nKey insights from the Study of Ministry report following General Conference 2020/2024 \nUpdates to the Course of Study revision process \nThe current state of theological education \nHow academic institutions are preparing leaders for ministry today \n\nClergy Well-Being & Sustainability \nDeepen your ability to support clergy beyond credentialing by exploring:  \n\nThe ongoing needs of clergy beyond commissioning and ordination \nStrategies you can use to support clergy at every stage of ministry \nResearch and emerging insights on clergy flourishing and sustainability \nVocational sustainability\, leadership transitions\, and long-term systems of care \nEmotional and spiritual health in today’s ministry context \nCollaborative work with Wespath and other leaders focused on long-term vocational health\n\nStrengthening Your Conference’s Impact \nGain practical insight into how to enhance support within your conference\, including:  \n\nLeadership development opportunities you can leverage \nPractical ministry tools and resources \nGrant funding initiatives \nLong-term strategies for strengthening clergy formation and support systems across annual conferences \n\nFacilitators\, Panelists and SpeakersBishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai\nChair\, Study of Ministry Commission;\nVice President\, GBHEM Board of Directors  \nRoland Fernandes\nGeneral Secretary\, GBGM and GBHEM  \nRev. Laura Hamrick\nClergy Engagement Coordinator\nDuke Global Health Institute \nDr. Mary Huycke\nCourageous Space Coaching & Consulting\nCentre for Creative Supervision \nDale Jones\nManaging Director\, Church Relations\, Wespath  \nRev. Jessie Larkins\,\nClergy Resource Specialist\,\nDuke Global Health Institute \nRev. Tracey Leslie\,\nLead Pastor\,\nUniversity Heights United Methodist Church \nRev. Dr. Trip Lowery\nDirector\, Ministry\,\nGBHEM  \nRev. Dr. Kent Lundy\nDirector\,\nUnited Methodist Endorsing Agency\n  \nRev. Greg Pimlott\nSenior Pastor\,\nChrist Indianapolis United Methodist Church\n  \nDr. Sujin Pak\nPresident\, Association of United Methodist Theological Schools\nDean\, Boston University School of Theology \nRev. Tyler Schwaller\nDirector of Sexual Ethics\nGeneral Commission on the Status and Role of Women \nRev. Gail Ford Smith\nSenior Program Associate\,\nTranscript & Evaluation\,\nGBHEM\n  \nBishop Sandra Steiner Ball\nPresident\,\nGBHEM Board of Directors\n  \nJody Thone\nDirector of Ministry Development\,\nMinnesota Annual Conference\n  \nKelly Wittich\nManaging Director\, Health and Welfare Plans\, Wespath\n \nBecome better equipped to think holistically about clergy formation\, support\, and sustainability\, from theological education and credentialing through lifelong ministry. 
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/mid-quadrennial-training-for-boards-of-ordained-ministry/
LOCATION:Peachtree Road United Methodist Church\, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Amie Stewart%2C Senior Manager of Conference Relations":MAILTO:astewart@gbhem.org
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SUMMARY:Explore Becoming a United Methodist Chaplain/Campus Minister Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Bennett College \nAre you a strategic leader who would thrive at the intersection of faith and intellect? Are you an ordained United Methodist clergy person with an advanced degree (MDiv\, D.Min.\, PhD) wondering whether higher education is calling you? \nThe one-hour webinar is designed to help you learn about possibilities — a focused opportunity to learn what collegiate ministry looks like in 2026 and whether you might be called to serve in higher education\, as well as information about the varied responsibilities university chaplains carry and the unique rhythms and demands of serving within the academic environment. Webinar hosts are Dr. Phil Wingeier-Rayo\, the Rev. Eduardo Bousson\, and the Rev. Dr. Tammy Gieselman sharing firsthand insights into ministry on campus.
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/webinar-explore-becoming-a-united-methodist-college-chaplain/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:Education,Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Eduardo Bousson":MAILTO:ebousson@gbhem.org
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SUMMARY:UMEA Endorsement 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the many meaningful ways to serve in settings such as healthcare\, the military\, life coaching\, therapeutic counseling\, workplace ministries\, and more from UMEA’s director\, Rev. Dr. Kent Lundy. \nRegister TodayShare with friends
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/umea-endorsement-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:Ministry,United Methodist Endorsing Agency
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dr. Kent Lundy%2C Director of United Methodist Endorsing Agency":MAILTO:klundy@gbhem.org
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SUMMARY:Wespath Training for UMEA Clergy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about unique pension challenges for endorsed clergy and how to handle them from Wespath Benefits and Investments\, a general agency of The United Methodist Church. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/wespath-training-for-umea-clergy/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:Ministry,United Methodist Endorsing Agency
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dr. Kent Lundy%2C Director of United Methodist Endorsing Agency":MAILTO:klundy@gbhem.org
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SUMMARY:2025 UMC Deacons Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Deacons from the 2024 Fall Gathering in Atlanta \nAll deacons — candidates\, provisional and full connection\, retired\, and those discerning a call to the Order — are warmly invited to attend the 2025 United Methodist Church Deacons Fall Gathering on September 22-24. This sacred time of learning\, reflection and fellowship will focus on the unique identity\, call and mission of the deacon within the UMC. \nThe gathering begins at 4 p.m. Monday\, September 22\, with fellowship and worship\, and concludes on the morning of Wednesday\, September 24\, with a service of worship and sending forth. The in-person gathering is full\, but the virtual option is available!  \nPlenary sessions will explore the evolving role of the deacon considering recent changes to the Book of Discipline following the 2020/2024 General Conference\, particularly the updates concerning sacramental authority across diverse ministry contexts. Small group conversations\, breakout sessions\, and panel discussions will also engage with A Sacred Trust\, the guiding document presented by the Study of Ministry Commission. \nAdditionally\, we will collaborate on concrete strategies for ongoing connection throughout this quadrennium\, enhancing fellowship and communication across the Order. \n1 CEU available is upon request for attending this event. \nREGISTER TODAY\nPre-Conference Gatherings \nTwo optional pre-conference sessions are scheduled for chairs of the Order of Deacons and for candidates and provisional members. These will begin at 1 p.m.  Monday\, September 22. \nLogistics & Registration: There is no registration fee for this event. Participants are responsible for arranging for their accommodations in Nashville. A list of nearby hotels—within walking distance of the Denman Building and GBHEM offices—will be provided upon registration. A courtesy block of rooms is available at the Embassy Suites and will remain open until August 8\, 2025. \nSeptember 22 Agenda (more details at registration) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 p.m. Pre-Conference Gatherings\n4 p.m. Check-in (GBHEM)\n5 p.m. Opening Worship followed by dinner & fellowship \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23 Agenda \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship\, Morning Devotion\n9:30 a.m. Plenary Discussion and Small Group Conversations: Role of Deacon and Sacrament\nNoon Break for lunch (on your own)\n1:30 p.m. Workshops\n4 p.m. A Sacred Trust – responses and feedback for Study of Ministry\n5:30 p.m. Free Evening \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 24 Agenda \n\n9 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship\, Morning Devotion\n9:30 a.m. Small Group Dialogue with Deacons within Jurisdictions\n10:30 a.m. Closing Worship and Sending Forth\n11:30 a.m. Dismissal
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/2025-umc-deacons-fall-gathering/
LOCATION:General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Headquarters\, 1908 Grand Ave.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deacons,Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Amie Stewart%2C Senior Manager of Conference Relations":MAILTO:astewart@gbhem.org
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