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  • Philander Smith College Student, DeCarlos Nora Wins $500 Scholarship From GBHEM
    Published On: April 4, 2023

    Nashville, TN, April. 5, 2023 – Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have been a cornerstone in developing well educated and bright African American leaders. Through the Black College Fund, the United Methodist Church financially supports the largest number of black colleges and universities receiving funding from any church body...

  • Making Good News Travel
    Published On: March 8, 2023

    How does The United Methodist Church form Wesleyan leaders amid environmental, societal,  and other human issues?  In the Philippines, leaders find theological grounding and leadership skills to navigate uncharted  waters through the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF).  In the war-torn region known as the Mindanao, a series of earthquakes...

  • <strong>GBHEM Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. Roger A. Hopson, Devoted Husband, Minister, and Teacher</strong>
    Published On: February 23, 2023

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry is called to bring people together to discern, learn and lead for the church and the academy. To further this mission, we created the Rev. Roger A. Hopson Seminary Scholarship, in memoriam of Rev. Roger A. Hopson, devoted husband, father, and minister....

  • <strong>GBHEM Receives 2022 Friend of Children Award from the Boys and Girls Country of Houston</strong>
    Published On: February 14, 2023

    In late January, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) was presented with the 2022 Friend of Children Education Partner Award for its work and collaboration on the J.A. Knowles Memorial Scholarship.   The J.A. Knowles Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to students who spent their high school years...

  • <strong>GBHEM Announces Decision to Sunset EM360</strong>
    Published On: February 9, 2023

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) will sunset EM360 from its offered services in the coming months. Evolving strategic priorities and declining financial resources of the United Methodist Church have led GBHEM to consider other ways the agency can focus on initiatives that share a closer alignment...

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