Making Good News Travel
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
GBHEM Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. Roger A. Hopson, Devoted Husband, Minister, and Teacher
February 22, 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
GBHEM Receives 2022 Friend of Children Award from the Boys and Girls Country of Houston
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
GBHEM Announces Decision to Sunset EM360
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
University Senate Approves Policy Change to Offer Fully Online Master of Divinity Degree
February 9, 2023
On Jan. 26, 2023, the University Senate met virtually for its first bi-annual meeting of 2023. During the meeting, the Senate voted to approve a policy change that allows United
The Black College Fund Celebrates the Investiture of Dillard University’s Eighth President
January 30, 2023
On Jan. 27, 2023, Dr. Rochelle L. Ford was officially installed as the eighth president of Dillard University. The ceremony was held at Lawless Memorial Chapel on the campus of
United Methodist Endorsing Agency Celebrates 50 Years of Women Being Admitted to Military Chaplaincy
January 20, 2023
Navy Lieutenant Commander Genevieve Clark, always desired to serve the country through the armed forces but was unsure how to merge her call to ministry with her call to serve. Clark
Overcoming Obstacles to a Theological Education
November 21, 2022
The dream began shaping into reality seven years ago. Today, it is a dream fulfilled.
Honoring their calls to ministry with Roma and Hungarian people, Mária Raffael and Ferenc Csonka each dreamed of studying amongst other Methodists. They wanted to learn the Christian faith’s history, traditions, and practices so they could teach and inspire others. The Wesley Bible School in Budapest, Hungary, was the first place they turned to support the education needed to fulfill their callings.
Our Reflections from the 2022 Jurisdictional Conferences
November 17, 2022
In the United States of America, The United Methodist Church is divided into five areas known as jurisdictions: Northeastern, Southeastern, North Central, South Central and Western.
Dr. Kina Mallard Appointed as Executive Director of NAAMSCU
November 15, 2022
The North American Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (NAAMSCU) and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kina Mallard as the executive director of NAAMSCU, effective November 1, 2022.