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  • Opportunities and Challenges for Campus Ministry
    Published On: September 3, 2025

    Explore how United Methodist campus ministries are navigating evolving student needs, cultural shifts, and institutional challenges while fostering spiritual growth and leadership on college campuses.

  • Strengthening mission relationships with Philippine partners
    Published On: August 22, 2025

    Philippines Central Conference partners and staff from Global Ministries and GBHEM participated in a roundtable discussion on strategic mission goals in August.

  • Monday Morning Reflections: Free Words
    Published On: August 22, 2025

    Who has given you advice that has changed your life?

  • Monday Morning Reflections: Safety First!
    Published On: August 18, 2025

    Friends, I pray you had a great summer. I hope you had some meaningful rest and, with your staff, are ready to welcome a new community of students this fall. For the next few weeks, I am bringing you reflections based on the Psalms. This week’s psalm speaks about taking refuge and experiencing safety in God.

  • Investing in Leadership Excellence at the United Methodist DS-DCM Orientation
    Published On: August 15, 2025

    Under the leadership of Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball and a team of bishops, and with support from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, the recent United Methodist DS-DCM Orientation on July 27-31 brought together new and existing district superintendents, directors of connectional ministries, and assistants to the bishops for onboarding and training. 

Upcoming Events

Deacons from the 2024 Fall Gathering

2025 UMC Deacons Fall Gathering

September 22 @ 4:30 pm - September 24 @ 11:30 am

All 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.

Bishop Daniel Wandabula and Rev. Paul Matheri prepare the Lord's Table during the opening service of the 2024 East Africa Mission Consultation in Nairobi, Kenya.

World Communion Sunday celebrates the unity and diversity of the global Christian community. 

GBHEM/GBGM Boards of Directors

The GBHEM/GBGM Board of Directors will hold their joint fall meeting online.