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The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) supports increased interfaith dialogue among United Methodist campuses, providing students with the education and skills they need to be leaders in a religiously pluralistic world. With financial support from the Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF), Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) partnered with GBHEM,...
More than 70 participating scholars and observers gathered for the academic theological colloquy, “The Unity of the Church and Human Sexuality: Toward a Faithful United Methodist Witness.” Hosted at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, the event launched with impactful presentations on Friday, March 10 and...
Pavielle Chriss Jenkins serves as the director of Faith Formation for First United Methodist Church Richardson in Texas. Pavielle’s story of grace and perseverance is truly inspiring. Pavielle used the help she received, including scholarships from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), to enhance her life so...
At 72-years-old, Edward “Ed” Stephenson may not be the typical Course of Study (COS) candidate. However, Ed made a commitment to complete the program and has remained true to his commitment. In 2011, Ed entered into the COS program at Duke Divinity School. His journey to Duke began when he...
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) today announced that Dr. Ted Brown will serve as the interim associate general secretary for the agency’s Division of Higher Education. Brown’s appointment will be effective April 3, 2017. Brown has served on the GBHEM Board of Directors for two consecutive...
